Canberra's warmer than usual weather has been a big boost for floriade, with visitor numbers from its first week similar to the record set four years ago. Organisers are hoping approaching school holidays will help the number of visitors reach the half-a-million mark.
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00:00 The combination of beauty and balmy weather has led to big crowds in Floriade's first week.
00:07 It's a feast for the eyes. It's beautiful.
00:10 To get out in the nice weather and the sun, see some nice flowers and spend some family time.
00:14 Over 37,000 people attended the opening weekend, followed by more strong numbers through the week.
00:20 Attendance is tracking really well, similar to our record numbers in 2019 and above what we had last year.
00:28 The high temperatures mean watering the gardens needs to be stepped up from once every three days to twice a day.
00:34 And it's led to many flowers blooming early, increasing crowds.
00:38 Organisers say they're on track to reach the half a million mark.
00:42 This is really the peak period that we're coming up to now in terms of visitation from interstate visitors.
00:48 So the school holiday period is really the peak period.
00:52 The regulars are enjoying their trip to Commonwealth Park.
00:56 I do it every year. I love it. The flowers are fantastic and it develops over the month.
01:02 Interstate visitors get a classic Canberra experience.
01:06 It's just amazing. It's everywhere and you don't see it anywhere in Sydney, that many tulips.
01:13 And today there was even royalty present.
01:16 I'm coming to inspect my beautiful gardens.
01:18 Thankfully in a good mood.
01:20 Look, I think they've done an amazing job, so yes, yes. No lopping off of heads today.
01:25 A strong endorsement, backed up by the masses.
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