Queensland Holidays - Destinations - Toowoomba

Set high on the range amongst lush agricultural land Toowoomba enjoys four clear seasons, and boasts award-winning restaurants and local watering holes infused with the history of the place.

Known as The Garden City, Toowoomba maintains over 150 public parks and each spring celebrates the fruits of its rich volcanic soils with the Carnival of Flowers.

Just outside the city limits you'll find yourself amongst the National Parks' pristine wilderness, including the eucalypt forests of Crows Nest and Ravensbourne, and slightly further a field the majestic pines of the Bunya Mountains. These parks offer spectacular views from the range, great bushwalking, and provide sanctuary for native wildlife.

The romantic ambience of Toowoomba and the Darling Downs hasn't been lost on boutique operators. Cellar doors beckon, and the choice of accommodation make it easy to stick around. Motels are found throughout the city, while dotting the pastures and vineyards are luxurious romantic B&Bs and retreats, family friendly farmstays, and great camping.

The cooler mountain terrain and local commitment to gourmet food and excellent wines are a traveller's delight. Organic produce, acclaimed restaurants, olive groves and public gardens make Toowoomba the perfect pit-stop worth stretching to a few days. Toowoomba is easy on the eye and exciting on the palate - you've found the right place for days of indulgence.

Toowoomba lives within the Darling Downs region. For more information about this region, download the official Australia's Country Way brochure here.