13 Sept to 7 Oct 2024
13 Sept to 7 Oct 2024
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.
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.
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.
The 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.
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.
Get ready to embark on a petal-powered joyride with the best taxi in Toowoomba and dive into the floral extravaganza that awaits you to make your September truly bloom-tastic!
Every weekend is blooming with Parkland Entertainment! Pack a picnic and bring the family along to musical delights and activities amongst the flower beds. Throughout September Laurel Bank Park will come alive with music, entertainment and blooms.
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.
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.
Laurel Bank Park is an iconic picnic location, and we have your tastebuds covered!
With a range of local food trucks to choose from, grab a bite to eat and enjoy the sights, smells and tastes of Laurel Bank Park.
Want more info about Carnival or what to see while you are in town? Visit our Info Hub at Laurel Bank Park for the low down, to pick up a map and browse the official merchandise.
Want more info about Carnival or what to see while you are in town? Visit our Info Hub at the Toowoomba City Library for the low down, to pick up a map and browse the official merchandise.
Queens Park Botanic Garden is an iconic picnic location, and we have your tastebuds covered!
With a range of local food trucks to choose from, grab a bite to eat and enjoy the sights, smells and tastes of the Botanic Gardens.
Celebrate the 75th anniversary of the iconic Toowoomba Carnival of Flowers by exploring its history and how it grew into the award winning event it is today.
Want more info about Carnival or what to see while you're in town? Visit our Info Hub in the Botanic Gardens for the Carnival low down, to pick up a map and browse the official merchandise.
Take a peek behind the iconic red curtain where you can appreciate the architecture and learn about the behind the scenes happenings of a working performing arts complex.
check out our special craft exhibitions, including Flaunt the Flower, and daily fashion parades. And don't forget to indulge in some delicious treats from the "Table of Hope" artisans, who donate their homemade goodies such as jams and relishes to support cancer research. Join us for a day filled with art, flowers, and community!
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.
See the gorgeous exhibition of flowering clivias in flower at the 19th Toowoomba Clivia Society Annual Show! A variety of flowering clivia colours and types will be on display, along with sales of plants, seedlings and seeds.
Step into the beauty of St Patrick’s Cathedral this spring and be enchanted by the floral display, created in celebration of Toowoomba Carnival of Flowers.
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!)
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.
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.
Experience the beauty of the Garden City on a full-day sightseeing tour.
Picking up from your accommodation, an air conditioned coach will take you on a journey through local sites and parks - including the immaculate Queens Park Botanic Gardens and Laurel Bank Park.
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!
Conveniently located next door to the delightful Queens Park Botanic Gardens, the Toowoomba Art Society's Spring exhibition is a worthwhile stop during your visit.
The Shiny Happy Ideas Show - floral abundance with much love! Dive into a colour-filled exhibition; a riotous experience guaranteed to uplift your soul and fill your heart with the endless possibilities that joy and creativity can bring to your life.
Following their sell-out solo shows in the southern states, Esmae Barry and Ka Mo are bringing their incredible works together for the first time in Toowoomba.
Get ready to be mesmerized by the annual Ikebana display at Toowoomba Regional Art Gallery! This traditional Japanese art form incorporates fresh and dried flowers into sculptural works of art; these ephemeral pieces only last for the duration of the display.
In celebration of Toowoomba Carnival of Flower’s 75th anniversary, this exhibition will bring together works by local artists that respond to the theme 'Carnival Queens', blending contemporary art with the rich history of Carnival.
Toowoomba Regional Art Gallery's exhibition 'Floating on by' showcases unexpected and fun artworks from the Gallery's collections that respond to historical photographs of parade floats throughout the Carnival’s history.
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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.