Immerse yourself in the fast paced action, wonderful fragrances and colour of The National Flower Centre (Melbourne Wholesale Flower Market). Be guided by Bloom College to ensure you get the best quality and value while purchasing the freshest flowers available this season. Usually closed to the public, this is the best way to experience a market loved by those in the floristry industry. We also introduce you to the friendliest (and best) growers and wholesalers in the market – people that we’ve come to love from our many visits there.
Once you’re armed with your beautiful fresh flowers, it’s a great chance for you to try out your new skills you’ve learnt during your floristry training at Bloom College. Or for those thinking of doing one of our floristry workshops or courses, it’s the perfect introduction to learning about floral arranging.
This will be your last chance to join us at the market for 2014, and possibly one of the last times to visit the market at it’s current site in Footscray. Plans are in place to move it to Epping in 2015 – which will be further to travel for many people.
Florists and flower retailers from across Victoria flock to this market, so come along and see what the fuss is about!
When: Saturday 6th December, 6am – 8am
Where: 542 Footscray Road,West Melbourne, Melbourne, Victoria, 3003 (map & full details)
Cost: $55 per person
Book here
If you can’t join us on the 6th December, but would like to join a tour at another time, head here to grab your voucher for a regular tour:
Please note: The Bloom College Florist Market Tour is usually by invite only to current students but this Christmas it will be open to all. Places are limited however. The Vouchers for non florist guided Market tours are available to everyone most weekends.
Here’s a list of other Flower Market Tours available worldwide:
Sydney
Located near Homebush Bay (15 km west of Sydney), this is Australia’s largest flower market for fresh cut flowers, and is open to the General Public. Tours can be also tailored for general and special interest groups and individuals.
New York
Located on 28th Street, this Blog will help you navigate your way around the market, get the best flowers – and leave without feeling overwhelmed.
Bangkok
Located close to Chinatown, this half-day tour will ensure you get the most from your visit through the 1.5km long main thoroughfare and maze of sub-streets that make up this popular market.
London
Located in E2 (East London), this Sunday only market is also a great way to check out the host of local independent galleries and shops selling pottery, perfume and other treasures.
Holland
This YouTube clip shows you the sheer size of the largest Flower Market in the world, located in Aalsmeer, Holland.
Twenty million flowers move through here every day, and are brought in from Dutch growers, and also from growers in Israel, Kenya, South Africa, South America and beyond. They are then exported all around the world.
To join Bloom College at our final Christmas Melbourne Wholesale Flower Market Tour for 2014, email us at enquiries@bloomcollege.com.au or to book a tour on any given Saturday book here.
