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.. →
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.
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.. →
Night Garden powered by Ergon Energy Retail
As twilight settles in, Queens Park’s Botanic Garden 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.. →
Drayton & Toowoomba Cemetery Gardens
A hidden gem in the gardens of Toowoomba is the Drayton and Toowoomba Cemetery gardens. The dimensions of today’s cemetery were laid down in 1882 when an area of 67 acres (27.11ha) was gazetted for the Drayton & Toowoomba cemetery. Control of the cemetery was passed from the Trust to Toowoomba.. →
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.. →
Toowoomba Exhibition Gardens
Celebrate the pure love of flowers, gardening and all things horticultural.
The specially-selected Toowoomba Exhibition Gardens are chosen because they are so unique and creative that they deserve a special show all of their own. Be inspired, and perhaps learn a tip or two, at the four private.. →
The Chronicle Garden Competition
The Garden City is home to thousands of passionate gardeners who work year-round transforming their private gardens into stunning floral showpieces.
The Chronicle Garden Competition offers visitors the opportunity to visit the beautiful gardens that have been entered. There are so many amazing.. →
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 in the Gardens
Toowoomba Community Organic Gardens
The gardens will be manned with experienced horticulturists and gardeners to guide visitors around spring plantings in 40+ organic garden beds and answer questions about gardening in Toowoomba. Visitors will also be able to see what we can grow in our climate,.. →