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Queens Park 2019

Queens Park Floral Displays

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

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

Spring Bluff Railway Station Gardens

Spring Bluff Station Gardens 59 McCormack Drive, Spring Bluff

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

Picnic Point

Picnic Point 164 Tourist Road, Toowoomba

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

Laurel Bank Park Floral Displays

Laurel Bank Park 50 Hill Street, Toowoomba

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

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

Japanese Garden Ju Raku En

University of Southern Queensland 487 West Street, Toowoomba

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.

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Carnival Memorabilia

Toowoomba City Library 155 Herries Street, Toowoomba

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.

Free

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

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

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

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

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

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, produceContinue reading →

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Twilight Tours

Laurel Bank Park 50 Hill Street, Toowoomba

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