Toowoomba
Crisp winter air, knee-deep autumn leaves, clear summer days and a riot of colour in spring—nowhere else in Queensland showcases all four seasons as distinctly as Toowoomba. Just 90 minutes from Brisbane, the city sits 700 metres above sea level on the edge of the Great Dividing Range, overlooking the Lockyer Valley.
Known as Queensland's Garden City, Toowoomba is home to over 150 parks and gardens, perfect for a relaxing picnic or a leisurely stroll. Every spring, the city bursts into colour for the world-famous Toowoomba Carnival of Flowers, a ten-day festival of parades, music, fireworks, and the finest regional wines and food.
Autumn paints the city in rich shades of red and gold from March to May, while winter invites visitors to rug up and enjoy cosy local cafes, seasonal food, and award-winning wines. Summer brings long, sunny days perfect for exploring the surrounding countryside.
Toowoomba's history stretches back to the 1840s, beginning with the first store at "The Springs" soon renamed Drayton. The National Trust-owned Royal Bull's Head Inn, still standing on Brisbane Street, offers a glimpse into life in the early settlement. After a drought in 1850, settlers moved northeast to what is now Toowoomba. The city was proclaimed a municipality in 1860, a township in 1892, and officially became a city in 1904.
Visitors can explore this rich history through interactive museums, historic streetscapes, and stately architecture. The Cobb+Co Museum is a must-see, featuring an outstanding collection of horse-drawn vehicles and telling the story of the region's natural and cultural heritage. Discover how Cobb+Co's mail and passenger services shaped Southern Queensland from 1866 onward.
Autumn paints the city in rich shades of red and gold from March to May, while winter invites visitors to rug up and enjoy cosy local cafes, seasonal food, and award-winning wines. Summer brings long, sunny days perfect for exploring the surrounding countryside.
Toowoomba's history stretches back to the 1840s, beginning with the first store at "The Springs" soon renamed Drayton. The National Trust-owned Royal Bull's Head Inn, still standing on Brisbane Street, offers a glimpse into life in the early settlement. After a drought in 1850, settlers moved northeast to what is now Toowoomba. The city was proclaimed a municipality in 1860, a township in 1892, and officially became a city in 1904.
Visitors can explore this rich history through interactive museums, historic streetscapes, and stately architecture. The Cobb+Co Museum is a must-see, featuring an outstanding collection of horse-drawn vehicles and telling the story of the region's natural and cultural heritage. Discover how Cobb+Co's mail and passenger services shaped Southern Queensland from 1866 onward.
