Competition gardens

Spring heralds that Carnival is set to blossom and nothing says Spring in Toowoomba like fresh mountain air, temperate days and flowers, flowers, flowers!

The colourful gardens of Toowoomba are on display to one and all as part of
The Chronicle Garden Competition proudly sponsored by Heritage Building Society and Toowoomba Regional Council.

Challenging water conditions have not dampened the enthusiasm of the region’s dedicated gardeners. Rather, private garden entrants have created spectacular gardens with tank and bore water as part of this enduring and popular annual event.

Local gardeners take pride in upholding Toowoomba’s “Garden City” image and the impressive floral displays stand testament to their ability to rise to any challenge. Just as the Toowoomba Carnival of Flowers has evolved to adapt to changing times, so too have our talented gardeners. Their resulting gardens are testimony to this, and are a Carnival must see!

Purchase The Chronicle newspaper from participating outlets on Friday 17 September or from Toowoomba Visitor Information Centre between Friday 17 and Sunday 26 September to obtain The Chronicle’s Toowoomba Carnival of Flowers Souvenir Guide containing a detailed garden map.

Contact The Chronicle on 07 4690 9300 or the Toowoomba Visitor Information Centre on FREECALL 1800 33 11 55 for details of other garden map carriers in the Toowoomba, Brisbane and coastal areas.

A Message from our Sponsor

The Chronicle is proud to be involved in the Toowoomba Carnival of Flowers as both a Foundation Partner Sponsor and Media Partner.

The Chronicle has been part of the community for 149 years and The Chronicle Garden Competition has been one of the signature events of the Toowoomba Carnival of Flowers since the first carnival 61 years ago.

The Chronicle will report on all the colourful and exciting dimensions of the Carnival and produce the indispensable Toowoomba Carnival of Flowers souvenir guide for the Carnival’s gardens and events.

We offer a special thank you to the hard-working gardeners of Toowoomba and surrounds.

We thank those who enter their magnificent gardens in The Chronicle Garden Competition, as well as the private gardeners who have helped make Toowoomba Australia’s most beautiful city.

We sincerely hope that the thousands of visitors to Toowoomba enjoy the splendid flower displays and the events that help make the Toowoomba Carnival of Flowers one of Queensland’s most significant festival experiences.

Rohan Gosstray, General Manager

All aboard for a personalised tour of the Garden City’s most spectacular gardens during this year’s Toowoomba Carnival of Flowers.

City-based coach company, Stonestreet’s Coaches, has joined forces with Toowoomba Regional Council as the official carrier of the Toowoomba Carnival of Flowers.

See the blooming wonders, visit the landmarks enjoying one or more of the eight specialised tours of The Chronicle Garden Competition winners between 17 and 26 September in comfort with your own tour guide.

There will also be a free Carnival city circuit shuttle bus taking patrons to the highlights of the Toowoomba Carnival of Flowers over five days beginning 17 September to 21 September.

Bookings are essential and will fill up fast, so people are encouraged to secure their places through the Toowoomba Visitor Information Centre on FREECALL 1800 33 11 55 or with Stonestreet’s Coaches on 07 4687 5555.

More information and tour specifics can also be found on the Stonestreet’s Coaches website at www.ttcoaches.com.au or
download the brochure  Stonestreets Coaches Brochure (1.11 MB)