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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Saturday 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 →
Vibrant blooms will adorn Eiser Street Baptist Church as it showcases 'Between the Rock and the Hard Place', a display of floral creations by Toowoomba Floral Art Group.
Live gospel music will fill the church from 10am - 11am, and morning tea will be available for purchase, served between 10am - 12pm.
The 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!
A visit to the heritage listed St Matthew's church is a must for history and architecture enthusiasts.
The church interior will be resplendent in a glorious display of floral arrangements. Browse the outdoor gardens, treat yourself with a purchase from the craft and plant stalls or enjoy a Devonshire tea.
Get ready for an orchid extravaganza at the Toowoomba Orchid Society Spring Show!
Featuring a showcase of orchids from various genera, you'll be spoilt for choice, because there will also be plants for sale!
Discover a stunning array of well established Australian native plants on display by Native Plants Queensland, Toowoomba Region.
Take a glimpse into the traditional styles and species of bonsai from Japan and China at the Toowoomba Bonsai Group Exhibition.
Be captivated by stunning scents as you step into a beautiful display of native orchids.
This Carnival-time favourite is back with another spectacular floral display created by the St Luke's Floral Group.
A garden event like no other! Toowoomba Exhibition Gardens will feature five beautiful, well-established private home gardens for your viewing pleasure.
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.
Come and discover the best of the region's plants at this massive three day event! With over 200 tables of plants for sale, local growers will be showcasing and selling their bromeliads, succulents and other foliage plants.
Come and check out an incredible display at the Toowoomba Geranium Society Show and Sale! Discover the variety of colours, shapes, and sizes of this not-so-humble favourite of many home gardeners.