Queens Park
Queens Park has retained the charm and character common to 19th century public parks and botanic gardens, putting on a special show for her visitors during Carnival. Spread across 25 hectares, Queens Park is something to behold, with bright flower beds, large canopies of stately trees and acres.. →
Parkland Entertainment
Every weekend is blooming with Parkland Entertainment! Pack a picnic and bring the family along to musical delights and activities amongst the flower beds. Throughout September Queens Park and Laurel Bank Park will come alive with music, entertainment and blooms.
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Gumbi Gumbi Gardens
The Gardens were designed in close partnership with respected Historical Elders from Toowoomba and Elders of the Jarowair people.
The symbol for these Gardens – the gumbi gumbi (Pittosporum angustifolium) was introduced to Toowoomba from further west as a multi purpose medicine by Joyce.. →
Laurel Bank Park
Laurel Bank Park is one of Toowoomba’s premier parks and provides a majestic oasis close to the heart of town. The park features manicured gardens, mature trees, children’s play equipment, barbecue and picnic areas and two croquet lawns and is a must-see destination during Carnival.
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Spring Bluff Railway Station Gardens
Heritage-listed Spring Bluff Railway Station is home to 150 years of railway history and beautifully landscaped gardens. Nestled on the main railway line between Ipswich and Toowoomba, the splendour of the gardens will stop you in your tracks. The spring exhibit is absolutely stunning with thousands.. →
Picnic Point Parklands
Picnic Point Parklands is a stunning, must-see location for visitors. Just a short drive from the city’s CBD, the State heritage-listed parklands provide breathtaking panoramic views eastward to Table Top Mountain and the Lockyer Valley. At night, the glow of Brisbane city lights can be seen.. →
Japanese Garden Ju Raku En
One of the most beautiful and peaceful parks in Toowoomba is the University of Southern Queensland’s Japanese Garden. This 3 hectare site is one of Australia’s largest and most traditionally designed Japanese stroll gardens. Ju Raku En, roughly translated, means ‘to enjoy peace and.. →
Grand Central Floral Parade… reimagined
The iconic Grand Central Floral Parade has been reimagined for 2020! This year the Grand Central Floral Parade will be delivered in two ways, a Static Display throughout the Grand Central Shopping Centre and a highly anticipated mini Itty-Bitty Grand Central Floral Parade.
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Toowoomba Sightseeing Tours
Morning and Afternoon Tours
Showcasing Toowoomba’s attractions with full commentary, jump on board a Toowoomba Sightseeing Tour to discover local history, people of interest, aboriginal heritage and the natural beauty of our region. Departing daily from Toowoomba Visitor Information Centre,.. →
St Patrick’s Cathedral Floral Display
Toowoomba’s Flowers to Impress School of Floristry will be working their magic during Carnival with spectacular floral artistry adorning St Patrick’s Cathedral. Enjoy the ambiance as stirring musical notes fill the cathedral during your visit.
ENQUIRIES: 07 4637 1500 or admin@stpats.org.au
The Chronicle Garden for Good
The Chronicle Garden for Good
News Corp Australia, as organisers of The Chronicle Garden Competition, has announced that this year’s event would be known by a new name – The Chronicle Garden for Good. The annual event has been reimagined to meet the challenges of COVID-19.
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2020 Update
Hello Petals
We are super excited to be launching the 2020 Toowoomba Carnival of Flowers! And while it may look a little different than it has in past years, the groundwork has commenced with an abundance of flowers already planted so you can play in the petals this Spring! Carnival was.. →