What is Toowoomba known for?
Toowoomba is a city in Queensland known as the Garden City. It sits about 700 metres above sea level on the Great Dividing Range, two hours west of Brisbane.
The city has more than 150 parks and gardens. The Carnival of Flowers is held each September.
Toowoomba overlooks the Lockyer Valley. Picnic Point has views.
Culture
Ju Raku En Japanese Garden is one of the largest in Australia. The Empire Theatre is a restored art deco venue.
Toowoomba serves the farming Darling Downs region. A sudden flash flood struck the city in January 2011.
The cooler climate on the range makes Toowoomba popular with people escaping the heat of Brisbane, and it has distinct seasons, including chilly winters. The city has two universities, including the University of Southern Queensland. Queens Park and Laurel Bank Park are among its most famous gardens. Toowoomba is also known for its street art, created during the First Coat festival. The Toowoomba Range is a steep climb for traffic, and a bypass opened in 2019 to take trucks around the city.
Did You Know?
The Carnival of Flowers has been held since 1950.