Toowoomba is located in Southern Queensland, just a 90-minute drive from Brisbane
By Air
Fly direct to Toowoomba via the Toowoomba Wellcamp Airport, located on Toowoomba Cecil Plains Rd, approximately 17kms west of the Toowoomba CBD
- QantasLink offer services to Sydney
- Regional Express (Rex) offer services to regional Queensland and Brisbane.
- Airnorth offer daily services to Melbourne and Townsville.
- Bonza offer services to Melbourne, Townsville and Proserpine.
Tour Operators
Looking for a hosted day trip or extended stay tour...View the list of tour operators available for 2023.
Self Drive Itineraries
We have some suggested self-drives to help you to enjoy the journey before you reach your Carnival destination!
Brisbane to Toowoomba Scenic Drive
Road trip to Toowoomba via a scenic 155km drive through Rosewood, Laidley and Flagstone Creek!
Highlights:
- Cobb & Co tourist route
- Original Cobb & Co staging post
- Grandchester Steam Sawmill
- Laidley Valley views
- Gatton's rich farming fields - Australia's Salad Bowl
- Pohlman's Nursery
- Staging Post Cafe-Restaurant
Gold Coast to Toowoomba Mountain Discovery Scenic Drive
Travel through the magic Tambourine Mountain region on your way to Toowoomba astride the Great Dividing Range!
Highlights:
- Tamborine Mountain and it's foodie delights
- Tamborine Rainforest Skywalk
- Maryvale's pictureques farmlands
- World Heritage listed Main Range National Park
- Heritage listed Glengallan Homestead
- Mary Poppins author's home town Allora
- Iconic and character filled Rudd's Pub at Nobby
Sunshine Coast to Toowoomba Scenic Drive
Head west and take in the rolling hills and rugged mountain ranges!
Highlights:
- Yowie Park at Kilcoy
- Old meets new in Toogoolawah
- Brisbane Valley Rail Trail
- Lake Wivenhoe and Lake Somerset
- The serene Ravensbourne National Park
- Hamlet of Hampton
- Chocolate Cottage at Highfields