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
13 Sept to 7 Oct 2024
13 Sept to 7 Oct 2024
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Parks & Gardens
Picnic Point
Picnic Point 164 Tourist Road, Toowoomba, QLD, AustraliaPerched 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
Spring Bluff Railway Station Gardens
Spring Bluff Station Gardens 59 McCormack Drive, Spring Bluff, QLD, AustraliaHeritage-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
Queens Park Floral Displays
Queens Park - Botanic Gardens Cnr Lindsay & Campbell Street, Toowoomba, Queensland, AustraliaQueens 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
Gumbi Gumbi Gardens
University of Southern Queensland 487 West Street, Toowoomba, QLD, AustraliaThe garden was designed in close partnership with respected Historical Elders from Toowoomba and Elders of the Jarowair people. Featuring more than 100 plant species, the garden displays an extensive array of Indigenous flora used by the local Aboriginal communities for a range of purposes, including food and medicine.
Free
Laurel Bank Park Floral Displays
Laurel Bank Park 50 Hill Street, Toowoomba, Qld, AustraliaLaurel 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
Japanese Garden Ju Raku En
University of Southern Queensland 487 West Street, Toowoomba, QLD, AustraliaOne 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.
Ferris Wheel
Queens Park - Botanic Gardens Cnr Lindsay & Campbell Street, Toowoomba, Queensland, AustraliaFor 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
Boyce Gardens
Boyce Gardens 6 Range Street, Toowoomba, QLD, AustraliaFriday 1st until Saturday 30th - 9:00am - 4:00pm An often undiscovered gem, Boyce Gardens is a patch of paradise found minutes from the city centre and boasts a surprising variety of plant life. This stunning site is named after Leslie and Margaret Boyce who established the garden in 1930. In May 1969, the BoyceContinue reading →
Free
Twilight Tours
Laurel Bank Park 50 Hill Street, Toowoomba, Qld, AustraliaEnter 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
Garden Info Stand – Botanic Gardens
Queens Park - Botanic Gardens Cnr Lindsay & Campbell Street, Toowoomba, Queensland, AustraliaSaturday 14th September until Monday 7th October Dig up the dirt with our expert Toowoomba Regional Council gardeners! That's right - it's your chance to ask the gardeners for their tips, tricks and just how they put together the amazing floral displays every year! Our lovely bunch of gardeners will have info stands in bothContinue reading →
Toowoomba Community Organic Gardens Open Days
Toowoomba Community Organic Gardens 22A Goggs Street, Toowoomba, QLDThe Toowoomba community spirit is on full display at the Toowoomba Community Organic Gardens open days! Walk through the delightful hideaway close to the CBD, where local gardening enthusiasts meet to create, maintain and share knowledge!
Toowoomba Exhibition Gardens
A garden event like no other! Toowoomba Exhibition Gardens will feature five beautiful, well-established private home gardens for your viewing pleasure.
$5 – $20
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.
$2.80