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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