No matter what time of year you step off the plane in Toowoomba, you're in for a treat.
Situated 130km west of Brisbane, on the edge of the Great Dividing Range, Toowoomba boasts spectacular landscapes. With crisp, cosy winter days, warm summer afternoons, golden autumns and colourful springs, Toowoomba is a delightful, charming town just waiting to be explored.
With more than 150 public parks and garden, Toowoomba is a nature lovers paradise. Be sure to relax at the peaceful Ju Raku En Japanese Garden at the University of Southern Queensland, the largest traditionally designed Japanese garden in Australia. Walk into another world in the State Rose Garden in Newtown Park, with over 1,500 rose plants, this garden is truly an example of the strong community spirit in Toowoomba.
Pack a picnic and enjoy the spectacular views of the Great Dividing Range and Lockyer Valley at the heritage-listed Picnic Point Lookout. Be sure to stick around for sunset when the surrounding landscape is painted with a warm, orange light.
Discover what truly makes this region magical at the Toowoomba Carnival of Flowers, where you can enjoy the colours of the region and the gourmet produce too.
