Located just 90 minutes from Brisbane, Toowoomba crowns the edge of the Great Dividing Range 800 metres above sea level, overlooking the Lockyer Valley.
To the west rolling plains are home to little rural townships, and warm bed and breakfast accommodation. Cruise north to Crows Nest through the hamlets strung along the eastern escarpment and check out nurseries, cafes, museums and galleries. Go south into the country that was the setting for Steele Rudd’s stories, and enjoy the atmosphere in popular historic pubs. In the north-west, the Bunya Mountains rise dramatically against the sky, an offshoot of the Great Dividing Range with dense rainforest, waterfalls, walking tracks and the largest remaining stand of bunya pines. Queensland’s Garden City, Toowoomba, has more than 150 public parks and gardens. In spring the gardens are a kaleidoscope of colour. The city celebrates with the Toowoomba Carnival of Flowers, held annually in September. Enjoy free live music in three of Toowoomba’s major parks: Picnic Point, Laurel Bank and Queens Park, held each Sunday in January and February. Pack a picnic and enjoy sultry summer days in the great outdoors. From March to May mellow tints of red and gold mark the autumn showing. Visitors can enjoy a carriage ride through Queens Park amongst the blanket of fallen oak and willow leaves. In the winter months, enjoy rugging up and winding down. Spicy scents of local wines and delicious foods will tantalise the tastebuds and warm the soul.
10 Explore - Toowoomba, Darling Downs, Southern Downs & Granite Belt
