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Queens Park 2019

Queens Park Floral Displays

Queens Park - Botanic Gardens Cnr Lindsay & Campbell Street, Toowoomba, Queensland, Australia

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 of expansive green lawns, plus two playgrounds to delight the kids and an off-leash area that keeps the local dogs very happy.

FREE

Laurel Bank Park Floral Displays

Laurel Bank Park 50 Hill Street, Toowoomba, Qld, Australia

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.

FREE

Picnic Point

Picnic Point 164 Tourist Road, Toowoomba, QLD, Australia

Perched atop the crest of the Great Dividing Range is Picnic Point. The panoramic 180 degree views will take your breath away, stretching out over the valley to surrounding mountain, the deep gorges below and the world heritage area of the Scenic Rim.

Free

Peacehaven Botanic Park

Peacehaven Botanic Park is set in the leafy suburb of Highfields, 15 minutes drive north of the Toowoomba CBD. The park is home to more than 200 different species of native plants and scores of birds and wildlife.

Free

Spring Bluff Railway Station Gardens

Spring Bluff Station Gardens 59 McCormack Drive, Spring Bluff, QLD, Australia

Heritage-listed Spring Bluff Railway Station is home to over 150 years of railway history and beautifully landscaped gardens that will stop you in your tracks! The springtime garden exhibit is absolutely stunning with thousands of petals putting on a magnificent display through an array of poppies, ranunculi, stocks, snap dragons, petunias and many more other annuals bursting into colour under the warm sunshine.

Free

Japanese Garden Ju Raku En

University of Southern Queensland 487 West Street, Toowoomba, QLD, Australia

One of the most beautiful and peaceful parks in Toowoomba is the University of Southern Queensland's Japanese Garden. ‘Ju Raku En’ roughly translates to mean 'to enjoy peace and longevity in a public place' and was opened on 21 April 1989.

Toowoomba East State School Hanging Basket Competition

Toowoomba East State School - School Hall 50 Arthur Street, Toowoomba

The Toowoomba East State School annual hanging basket competition is a spectacular floral showcase of over 400 hanging baskets made by students and community members.

$1 – $2

Ferris Wheel

Queens Park - Botanic Gardens Cnr Lindsay & Campbell Street, Toowoomba, Queensland, Australia

For a blooming marvelous view over the Botanic Gardens get on board the Ferris Wheel! The Ferris Wheel is a truly wonderful way of seeing the floral-filled Botanic Gardens from above. You’ll find the Ferris Wheel adjacent to the Botanic Gardens (rest assured, you can see the flowers from the top!)

$4 – $8

Bolton Film Collection at Queensland Museum Cobb+Co

Queensland Museum Cobb+Co 27 Lindsay Street, Toowoomba, Qld, Australia

Get ready to party among the petals! Now in full swing for its 11th year, the museum will burst into a botanical celebration during Toowoomba Carnival of Flowers with its iconic Hanging Basket Display.

Queensland Museum Cobb+Co Hanging Basket Display

Queensland Museum Cobb+Co 27 Lindsay Street, Toowoomba, Qld, Australia

Get ready to party among the petals! Now in full swing for its 11th year, the museum will burst into a botanical celebration during Toowoomba Carnival of Flowers with its iconic Hanging Basket Display.

Festival at the Big Cow

Highfields Pioneer Village 23 Wirraglen Rd, Highfields, QLD, Australia

Experience a unique celebration of all things cow at Highfields Pioneer Village from 13 – 22 Sept. Immerse yourself in the captivating history of the Australian dairy industry with activities including cow milking and butter churning!

$8 – $20
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Festival of Food & Wine

Queens Park - Upper Lindsay Street, East Toowoomba, Australia

Friday 13 - Sunday 15 September For three mouth-watering days, you can sample the world-famous produce of Southern Queensland Country, all in one place. Treat yourself to incredible flavours, produce and wine fresh from the bountiful pastures, orchards and wine vineyards of the region. Attend variety of tantalising foodie demonstrations and marvel at delicious mealsContinue reading →

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Twilight Tours

Laurel Bank Park 50 Hill Street, Toowoomba, Qld, Australia

Enter the twilight zone and discover the secret world of the parklands by night. This is your chance to see and hear from the experts about the darker side of plant life in a one-hour nocturnal tour of Laurel Bank Park. Throw the spotlight on some shady characters from far off places like English and Spanish oaks, Gingko trees and Japanese maples. Track down exotic and rare species and find out what goes on behind the scenes to create our picture-perfect park.

$10
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Carnival of Trains

Toowoomba Showgrounds Glenvale Road, Toowoomba, QLD, Australia

Discover the world of model railways where the grass is green and the flowers bright and colourful! Watch the trains run through beautiful scenery, and visit the model railway museum.

Check out the 'U' Drive train for the kids, as well as a selection of pre-loved model trains, and other railway objects for sale. Add in some colouring in activities and interactive displays for all ages, and you're on the right track for a great day out!

$5
See all dates Come & Try Lawn Bowls Day

Come & Try Lawn Bowls Day

Toowoomba Bowls Club 40 Lindsay Street, East Toowoomba, Qld, Australia

Ever thought about playing lawn bowls? Now's your chance - Toowoomba Bowls Club are hosting their 'Come and Try' days to introduce you to the fun of bowls!

Free

Alice’s Garden Holiday Activities

Toowoomba City Library 155 Herries Street, Toowoomba, QLD, Australia

Step into Alice's Garden where danger and magic await! Visit the fairy garden and make your own wings, escape the Red Queen's dungeon, stop by the Mad Hatter millinery and follow the white rabbit through a scavenger hunt. Wonderland awaits you at Toowoomba City Library!

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Grand Central Floral Parade

The iconic Grand Central Floral Parade is one of Toowoomba’s favourite events of the year! Come along to watch street performers, carnival characters and roving entertainment escort the stunning floral floats on their journey through the heart of the city to Queens Park.

FREE

Succulent Fest

Bunkers Hill State School 315 Bunkers Hill School Road, Westbrook, QLD

Plant collectors, get ready! Succulent Fest is on again, with a huge variety of succulents, bromeliads, indoor and outdoor plants, as well as hand crafts.

$2
LEGO creations by Jaroslaw Walter

Bricks in Bloom:  A Floral LEGO Fan Expo

Glenvale State School 224 Glenvale Road, GLENVALE, QLD

Immerse yourself in a floral experience like no other - instead of paving gardens with bricks, check out gardens built with them!

LEGO® creators will display their works for the enjoyment of all LEGO® lovers, with an exhibition of captivating builds and creative colour.

$2 – $5
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Cinema Under The Stars

Peacehaven Botanic Park 56 Kuhls Rd, Highfields, QLD, Australia

Pack your picnic blanket (and a jacket), gather your family and friends, and enjoy an evening under the stars. As the sun sets over Peacehaven Botanic Park, the  joys of the film experience will be brought to life during the park’s first twilight movie screening. 

Free

The Sound of Picture Books

The Lighthouse Toowoomba 126 Margaret Street, Toowoomba, QLD, Australia

Experience the boundless creative potential of music, literature and the visual arts! 

Free