Things to do in Toowoomba

To chat face-to-face to a local about all the best things to see and do in Toowoomba, step into a Visitor Information Centre. 

Settled in the 1840s, colonial history marks Toowoomba’s streets. Soak it in with a wander past Victorian facades and stately homesteads, and museums that will transport you back to the era of horse-drawn carriages. 

But veer off the historical walking trail and you’ll be met with a street art trail. It’ll lead you down inner-city laneways, unveiling an outdoor exhibition of contemporary public art. 

It’s in these unexpected moments that you experience the heart of Toowoomba. Catch a comedy show at heritage-listed Empire Theatre, then grab a spot at a laneway wine bar. Stroll through the Japanese Garden or Queen’s Park, or throw down a rug at Picnic Point, before settling into a country pub counter lunch. 

While its streets tell stories of another time, Toowoomba’s modern food scene is booming, showcasing the best of Queensland Country’s food bowl. 

Once you’ve had your fill of the cafes, bakeries, breweries and wine bars, it’s time to set your GPS for the outskirts. Just a short drive away, knock on the doors of the cellar doors within the high country hamlets of Hampton and Crows Nest.

Challenge yourself on a sunrise climb up Table Top Mountain from Picnic Point in Toowoomba, or cool off in the freshwater swimming holes of Crows Nest National Park on the other side of town.

Toowoomba is a destination for all seasons: crisp winter air, crunching autumn leaves and vibrant summers. Just make sure you return for spring, when the region bursts with colour and blooms for the annual Toowoomba Carnival of Flowers.