Corbett Gardens in the center of Bowral is the town's main public garden, and in October it becomes a destination in itself. Tens of thousands of tulips bloom across the formal beds, creating a display that is genuinely impressive given that tulips are not native to Australia and require the cool highland climate to thrive.
Outside tulip season, the gardens are pleasant year-round with mature trees, a small lake, and the kind of carefully maintained English-style planting that the Southern Highlands does well. The gardens connect to the town center and are free to enter, though events during Tulip Time require a ticket.