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Toowoomba (/ təˈwʊmbə / tə-WUUM-bə, nicknamed 'The Garden City' and 'T-Bar' [ 3 ]) is a city in the Darling Downs region of Queensland, Australia. [ 4 ] It is 132 km (82 mi) west of Queensland's capital, Brisbane.
The Garden City is booming, with a growing events calendar and food scene set to rival its unique history and heritage. Here are the best things to do in Toowoomba to make the most of your getaway.
Toowoomba is a destination for all seasons: crisp winter air, crunching autumn leaves and vibrant summers. Just make sure you return for spring, when the region bursts with colour and blooms for the annual Toowoomba Carnival of Flowers.
- Picnic Point Park and walking tracks. As you drive over the hill into Toowoomba from the Lockyer Valley you’ll see a large flag above you to your left, that is Picnic Point and is a great park, collection of walking tracks, lookout and picnic spot.
- Ju Raku En Japanese Garden. The Japanese Gardens are adjacent to the university in Toowoomba and they are one of the top examples of a public Japanese stroll garden in Australia.
- Toowoomba Flower Festival. Spring is a highlight on the Toowoomba calendar each year for the carnival of flowers together with the food and wine festival.
- Street Art walking trail. The street art is one of the reasons we strongly recommend incorporating a visit to Toowoomba when you’re in Queensland south east.
- Toowoomba Carnival of Flowers. Held annually, the Toowoomba Carnival of Flowers is a 10-day celebration of spring. The region comes alive with new life, carpeted in crisp green foliage and vibrant blooms from perfect poppies to ridiculous ranunculus.
- Grab a tasty burger from Phat Burgers. If you love burgers head directly to Phat Burgers on Ruthven Street in the heart of Toowoomba! A T-Bar icon, Phat Burgers is run by local legend, Alan, whose welcoming, laid-back nature infuses the restaurant.
- Go thrift shopping. As a thrift shopping aficionado, I can quite happily confirm Toowoomba is the perfect location for a bit of thrifting. The city has an artsy, bohemian vibe and I’ve noticed thrift shopping is quite popular which may explain why there are so many great stores to peruse on your visit.
- Explore the Toowoomba Farmer’s Markets. For anyone who loves to visit a weekend market, a visit to the Toowomba Farmer’s Market is a must-do. Held every Saturday from 7 am to 12 midday under the windmills at the Cobb+Co Museum, a visit here is the perfect way to experience the flavours of the Darling Downs.
Toowoomba’s picturesque mountain setting is a draw for anyone seeking a country getaway. Nestled in the Darling Downs, Toowoomba is famous for spectacular lookouts and some 150 public parks and gardens.
As Queensland’s largest inland City, Toowoomba retains country charm with a growing urban coffee culture and street art scene. Also known as the Garden City, Toowoomba is home to hundreds of parks and gardens as well as the iconic Carnival of Flowers spring event.
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