We’ve designed a selection of themed self-drive foodie itineraries so you can make the most of your visit to Toowoomba Carnival of Flowers. Discover the foodie highlights of Toowoomba and surrounds with these local attractions. Explore nearby regions on the way to Toowoomba with three itineraries from Brisbane, Gold Coast and Sunshine Coast. Plan your trip and spend a few days in the region; check out our foodie faves here.
Keen to take a different drive to get to Carnival?
We have some suggested self-drives to help you to enjoy the journey before you reach your Carnival destination!
Brisbane to Toowoomba Scenic Drive
Road trip to Toowoomba via a scenic 155km drive through Rosewood, Laidley and Flagstone Creek!
Highlights:
• Cobb & Co tourist route
• Original Cobb & Co staging post
• Grandchester Steam Sawmill
• Laidley Valley views
• Gatton’s rich farming fields – Australia’s Salad Bowl
• Pohlman’s Nursery
• Staging Post Cafe-Restaurant
Gold Coast to Toowoomba Mountain Discovery Scenic Drive
Travel through the magic Tamborine Mountain region on your way to Toowoomba astride the Great Dividing Range!
Highlights:
• Tamborine Mountain and it’s foodie delights
• Tamborine Rainforest Skywalk
• Maryvale’s pictureques farmlands
• World Heritage listed Main Range National Park
• Heritage listed Glengallan Homestead
• Mary Poppins author’s home town Allora
• Iconic and character filled Rudd’s Pub at Nobby
Sunshine Coast to Toowoomba Scenic Drive
Head west and take in the rolling hills and rugged mountain ranges!
Highlights:
• Yowie Park at Kilcoy
• Old meets new in Toogoolawah
• Brisbane Valley Rail Trail
• Lake Wivenhoe and Lake Somerset
• The serene Ravensbourne National Park
• Hamlet of Hampton
• Chocolate Cottage at Highfields