A day out in Toowoomba
Toowoomba is in Queensland. Hopalong knows 8 things to do and 2 places to eat here. Prices are approximate adult prices in A$.
Top things to do in Toowoomba
Cobb+Co Museum
A$15 · Queens Park · about 90 min
Horse-drawn vehicles and hands-on science.
Picnic Point lookout
Free · Picnic Point · about 60 min
Escarpment views over the Lockyer Valley.
Queens Park and Botanic Gardens
Free · Queens Park · about 60 min
Heritage gardens in the "Garden City".
Japanese Garden (Ju Raku En)
Free · Ju Raku En · about 60 min
Australia's largest traditional Japanese garden.
First Coat street art laneways
Free · City · about 60 min
Big murals around the CBD.
Carnival of Flowers
Free · Queens Park · about 120 min
Spring flower festival every September.
Laurel Bank Park
Free · City · about 45 min
Formal gardens with a scented garden and big playground.
Newtown Park and the State Rose Garden
Free · City · about 30 min
Thousands of roses in a suburban park.
Free things to do in Toowoomba
- Queens Park and Botanic Gardens (Queens Park): Heritage gardens in the "Garden City".
- Picnic Point lookout (Picnic Point): Escarpment views over the Lockyer Valley.
- Japanese Garden (Ju Raku En) (Ju Raku En): Australia's largest traditional Japanese garden.
- First Coat street art laneways (City): Big murals around the CBD.
- Carnival of Flowers (Queens Park): Spring flower festival every September.
- Laurel Bank Park (City): Formal gardens with a scented garden and big playground.
- Newtown Park and the State Rose Garden (City): Thousands of roses in a suburban park.
Where to eat
- Café lunch in the CBD (City, around A$22): Laneway cafés.
- Dinner on Ruthven Street (City, around A$40): Restaurants and pubs in the centre.
Step-free and pram-friendly ideas
- Queens Park and Botanic Gardens · step-free · pram-friendly
- Picnic Point lookout · step-free
- Japanese Garden (Ju Raku En) · step-free · pram-friendly
- Cobb+Co Museum · step-free · pram-friendly
- First Coat street art laneways · step-free · pram-friendly
- Carnival of Flowers · step-free · pram-friendly
Access information can change. Check with the venue if access is essential.
Typical weather in Toowoomba
| Month | Low | High | Rainy days |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 17°C | 28°C | 10 |
| April | 11°C | 22°C | 8 |
| July | 4°C | 16°C | 5 |
| October | 11°C | 22°C | 8 |
Approximate long-term averages, not a forecast.