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.. →
Active Parkland Entertainment
Active Saturday in Laurel Bank Park
Imagine the perfect way to start the weekend with some exercise in the Park! Our entertainment in the Park is great for all levels of fitness and gets the muscles moving. There’s something for everyone including Yoga, Zumba and World of Dance UJam.
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Chalk Art in the Park
While in Queens Park you have the opportunity to watch local artists create a showstopping floral masterpiece before your eyes using only chalk!!
This is on every Saturday in September, 10am-2pm! And it’s free!
Where
Queens Park, Botanic Gardens (google map)
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Night Garden powered by Ergon Energy Retail
As twilight settles in, Queens Park will spring to life with lighting displays that weave through a secluded section of the parkland. Designed as an family-friendly space, the Night Garden features light installations and illuminations of colour! Get your camera ready to capture each installation.
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Boyce Gardens
Boyce Gardens are simply stunning. They were named after Leslie and Margaret Boyce who established the garden in 1930. In May 1969, the Boyce family gave the estate to the University of Queensland in trust, for educational purposes and to preserve and maintain the gardens and natural forest.
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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.. →
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.. →
Peacehaven Botanic Park
Peacehaven Botanic Park is set in the leafy suburb of Highfields, 15 minutes drive north of the Toowoomba CBD. Covering 5.3 hectares, the park offers panoramic views of Gowrie Junction and the Bunya Mountains to the west and includes a diverse collection of Australian native flora and other attractive.. →
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’s Finest Craft Show
Showcases of over 40 of Toowoomba’s best artisan and craftspeople and their wares in a beautiful historic hall. Visitors can meet the craftspeople and purchase a unique handmade momento. Fairy Dell will help children make fairy gardens and there will be flowers for sale. Presenting for the.. →
Toowoomba Regional Art Gallery
Artificial Paradises: Botanical Art in the Age of Plastic
From historical floral engravings based on voyages of discovery by William Dampier and James Cook, through still lifes by Ellis Rowan, Estelle Thomson and Lionel Lindsay, to a contemporary installation of artificial leaves by local artist.. →
St Luke’s Flower & Music Festival
St Luke’s Anglican Church puts on magnificent floral displays by the Toowoomba Floral Art Group. There will be a plant stall and some market stalls on the grounds outside.
ENQUIRIES: 07 4639 1910 / 0412 010 668 or stluke.tmba@bigpond.com
When
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Rowes Carnival of Light Shows
Bring the whole family to watch the entire front of the Rowes building come to life with spectacular animations to celebrate a Symphony of Spring! You’ll see the magical, miniature world of the garden gnomes with flowers the size of buildings, giant bees, butterflies and lady birds. Watch crepe.. →
Toowoomba Farmers Market
A wonderful opportunity to buy direct from farmers and local food artisans, and also a chance to buy seasonal produce, local meats, hand-made bread, pasta, jams, salts, honey, eggs and locally grown herbs and salad items. There is also an ever changing array of local artisan stalls that sell anything.. →
Queens Park Markets
These markets operate in the iconic Queens Park, Toowoomba. Our stallholders range from unique local hand made goods to gourmet food products including wine, fudge, biscuits and coffee. Also on offer are stalls specialising in macrama, furniture, wooden toys, metal signs, soaps and candles, paintings,.. →
Scenic & Tasty Self-Paced Trips
Toowoomba and Surrounds
Driving yourself is the perfect way to explore the Toowoomba Region as you can pull over anytime and take a rest or take a selfie! You can explore at your own pace and go wherever your heart desires. Jump in the car and travel from attractions, gourmet restaurants,.. →
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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