Toowoomba is a two-hour drive outside of Brisbane, the capital of the state of Queensland. It is the largest regional inland town in Queensland, with plenty of tourist attractions and beautiful drives located in and around the town centre. Known as the ‘City of Gardens’, Toowoomba features many lush green spaces, which you’ll definitely see as you cruise along the town streets.
Simply visit our Toowoomba Downtown office to pick up your rental keys before you head off on your Sunshine State holiday.
Drive Around Toowoomba with Hertz
Toowoomba is a great city to drive in, not least because you’ll be constantly pulling over to admire the heritage-listed buildings and beautiful gardens that line the streets and street corners.
If you’re not admiring the heritage-listed churches, manors, government buildings, and hotels to just name a few, then you’ll definitely take note of the art-ridden buildings here, too. Impressive street art adorns the city walls, with a festival each year taking place to celebrate the pieces of work and the artists themselves. Held since 2014, the Toowoomba Street Art Festival celebrates local and international street art.
You may want to learn more about the streets you’re driving around while in Toowoomba. Why not head to the Toowoomba Visitor Information Centre to get started. With plenty of brochures and pamphlets about the town inside, you may find yourself admiring the stained glass motifs that feature on the windows of this Toowoomba 1800s replica home.
It’s likely that you’ll want to spend some time in the main attraction of Toowoomba: the gardens. Toowoomba got the ‘City of Gardens’ nickname due to its many lush green spaces that are sprinkled throughout the town. Wander through them and try to see if you can spot the floral emblem of Toowoomba, the violet.
There are plenty of gardens to choose from, namely the Queensland State Rose Garden, which has a variety of native and international roses. In peak bloom season, you can expect to see over 2,000 roses in bloom: head here from October through to April to see the flowers at their best.
Finally, another fantastic garden is the Toowoomba Japanese Garden, Ja Raku En. It stands for peace and longevity in a public space, so you can head here for a spot of tranquillity in an otherwise busy holiday schedule. Spread across three hectares, the garden is home to over 230 different species of Australian and Japanese plants.
Drive to Brisbane in Your Rental Car
Toowoomba is just two hours west of the capital of Queensland, Brisbane. Known as Brisvegas, Brisbane is the perfect city for those that want to enjoy a spot of fun on their holiday. Maybe book a night’s stay at one of the many hotels that line the banks of the Brisbane River, before heading into Fortitude Valley for some frivolities.
Toowoomba is a beautiful town with plenty to it. From the many heritage-listed buildings that line the streets, to the floral-filled parks and the street art walls, it’s a pretty special place. Have fun exploring Toowoomba in your rental car from Hertz Toowoomba Downtown.
