Things to do in Toowoomba
Toowoomba is a charming city offering fantastic opportunities all year round, to soak in their art and culture scene. It is also a must to experience the magnificent parklands that makes Toowoomba “The Garden City”
Toowoomba is a blooming city, and there’s a lot to see and do for the curious traveller or local. These are some of the best things to do in Toowoomba.
Queens Park Botanic
It’s no wonder Toowoomba is the called the “Garden City”.If you’re looking to see the beautiful parklands of Toowoomba. The Queens Park Botanic Gardens is perfect for a sunny day out. As a state heritage listed, you’ll get to admire 25 hectares of flowers with their seasonal showcases of exquisite flower beds. They also host the international Carnival of Flowers with curated flower decorations every year. And when you’re done admiring all of its serene beauty. You can rest and brunch at the cafes on Margaret street. The park also has children's playground making it perfect for a family day in Toowoomba.
Empire Theatre
If you’re looking to indulge in some performing arts, the Empire Theatre is a heritage-listed gem. The Art Deco venue is one of the poster childs of Toowoomba. Not only is it a beautifully rendered theatre on the outside. The inside is even more spectacular offering live performances, orchestras, theatrical plays and musicals. The theatre often hosts famous entertainers and comedians to entertain tourists and locals all whilst enjoying fine food and drinks.
Table Top Mountain
Visiting Toowoomba’s Table Top Mountain is excellent for the adventurist who is looking for a challenge. It’s definitely worth ride an hours trip from Toowoomba City as you’ll enjoy beautiful views from the top. It is a tough hike, and not for the faint-hearted. However treading through the uneven trails, steep rock walls and lack of tracks abound. The ascent will finally lead you to a fantastic view of the valley.
It’s recommended to bring family or friends and feasting on a picnic when you get to the top, so you can fully enjoy the cost to get there,
Toowoomba’s Farmers Market
Toowoomba's Farmers Market offers a selection of handmade items such as; coffee, crafts and selected meats. It props up on Saturday mornings, and it’s a great way gets a taste of Toowoomba's local food while sharing stories with Toowoomba’s stall vendors and sipping on unique coffee blends. It is a lovely warm place, as all the vendors are welcoming to tourists as you discover their nook of the city. It’s also an excellent place for buying fresh local, fruits, vegetables and meats from local farmers and have a chat to local Toowoomba business owners.
Cobb + Co Museum
The Cobb + Co Museum is a top spot for tourists visiting Toowoomba. The curated museum lets you learn and experience Toowoomba’s cultural history by admiring their interactive exhibits and workshops.
The Museum is the host of the National Carriage Collection, displaying real carriages and carts that trailed the old Toowoomba roads. Their daily workshops are a great chance to create something new related to Toowoomba’s heritage whilst learning about Toowoomba’s historical past. And when the day is over admiring their Life Discovery centre and National Carriage Collection, they offer delicious food over in their Cobb’s Coffee shop. Visiting the Cobb + Co Museum is fantastic for all ages and learning about Australian life in the country.
Toowoomba is a blooming city, and there’s a lot to see and do for the curious traveller or local. These are some of the best things to do in Toowoomba.
Queens Park Botanic
It’s no wonder Toowoomba is the called the “Garden City”.If you’re looking to see the beautiful parklands of Toowoomba. The Queens Park Botanic Gardens is perfect for a sunny day out. As a state heritage listed, you’ll get to admire 25 hectares of flowers with their seasonal showcases of exquisite flower beds. They also host the international Carnival of Flowers with curated flower decorations every year. And when you’re done admiring all of its serene beauty. You can rest and brunch at the cafes on Margaret street. The park also has children's playground making it perfect for a family day in Toowoomba.
Empire Theatre
If you’re looking to indulge in some performing arts, the Empire Theatre is a heritage-listed gem. The Art Deco venue is one of the poster childs of Toowoomba. Not only is it a beautifully rendered theatre on the outside. The inside is even more spectacular offering live performances, orchestras, theatrical plays and musicals. The theatre often hosts famous entertainers and comedians to entertain tourists and locals all whilst enjoying fine food and drinks.
Table Top Mountain
Visiting Toowoomba’s Table Top Mountain is excellent for the adventurist who is looking for a challenge. It’s definitely worth ride an hours trip from Toowoomba City as you’ll enjoy beautiful views from the top. It is a tough hike, and not for the faint-hearted. However treading through the uneven trails, steep rock walls and lack of tracks abound. The ascent will finally lead you to a fantastic view of the valley.
It’s recommended to bring family or friends and feasting on a picnic when you get to the top, so you can fully enjoy the cost to get there,
Toowoomba’s Farmers Market
Toowoomba's Farmers Market offers a selection of handmade items such as; coffee, crafts and selected meats. It props up on Saturday mornings, and it’s a great way gets a taste of Toowoomba's local food while sharing stories with Toowoomba’s stall vendors and sipping on unique coffee blends. It is a lovely warm place, as all the vendors are welcoming to tourists as you discover their nook of the city. It’s also an excellent place for buying fresh local, fruits, vegetables and meats from local farmers and have a chat to local Toowoomba business owners.
Cobb + Co Museum
The Cobb + Co Museum is a top spot for tourists visiting Toowoomba. The curated museum lets you learn and experience Toowoomba’s cultural history by admiring their interactive exhibits and workshops.
The Museum is the host of the National Carriage Collection, displaying real carriages and carts that trailed the old Toowoomba roads. Their daily workshops are a great chance to create something new related to Toowoomba’s heritage whilst learning about Toowoomba’s historical past. And when the day is over admiring their Life Discovery centre and National Carriage Collection, they offer delicious food over in their Cobb’s Coffee shop. Visiting the Cobb + Co Museum is fantastic for all ages and learning about Australian life in the country.