Toowoomba, known as the Garden City, is a regional city in Queensland, Australia, located 127 km west of Brisbane along the Warrego Highway. Renowned for its beautiful streetscapes, gardens, and scenic lookouts, it is a popular tourist destination. Some of the top attractions in the Toowoomba region include Picnic Point, offering stunning views of the Lockyer Valley countryside and playgrounds for children; Queens Park, a 26.3-hectare park in the city center known for hosting the Toowoomba Carnival of Flowers and the Food and Wine Festival; Crows Nest Falls, a 20-meter waterfall surrounded by granite cliffs in a national park; and the Darling Downs Zoo, displaying a unique collection of animals in a scenic rural setting between Toowoomba and Warwick.
Other notable attractions in the region include the Cobb & Co Museum, featuring the National Carriage Collection; the Toowoomba Regional Art Gallery, the oldest public gallery in regional Queensland showcasing works from local, national, and international artists; the Laneway Street Art Crawl, a tour of Toowoomba's street art scene with 55 murals to discover; and the Empire Theatre, a historic venue hosting various performances throughout the year. Additionally, Toowoomba offers a variety of adventurous, cultural, and nature activities, along with beautiful parks and walks for visitors to enjoy.