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Slab Cottage — Image credit: 2007

Historical Sites and Heritage Locations

Highfields Pioneer Village

You'll marvel at the large collections of 40,000 shells, antique radios and the vintage machinery, alongside the Blacksmith Shop and intriguing Boot Repair Shop, all at the Highfields Pioneer Historical Village. You'll find everything in working order, including the 1912 Marshall Portable Steam Engine which is used to drive the vintage machinery on special days such as the Easter Vintage Festival. The 1928 Dennis Fire Engine on display is one of the original Toowoomba Fire Trucks. The 1925 Model 'T' Ford Truck was restored in the restoration workshop at the Village in 1993, and is one of many vintage vehicles on display. The B.J. Palmer Boot Repair Shop is a real piece of local history and is a reminder of time when life was much simpler. Billy Tea and Damper served with butter and Golden Syrup is available everyday from 10am to 4pm. Run entirely by volunteers, dedicated to preserving the history of the Darling Downs for future generations!

Highfields QLD

19 km away

St Anne's Church exterior — Image credit: Anglican Church of Toowoomba St James'

Historical Sites and Heritage Locations

St Anne's Anglican Church in Highfields

Visit this stunning modern church in the heart of Highfields, built in 2016, with a light-filled spacious interior and peaceful landscaped gardens. The church is open regularly for Sunday services and events as listed. This church is available for weddings, baptisms and funerals by appointment. The community hall is popular with local groups and can be hired at reasonable rates. Car boot sales are held quarterly.

Highfields QLD

20 km away

Crows Nest Falls

Natural Attractions

Crows Nest Falls

Just half an hour's drive from Toowoomba, Crows Nest Falls can easily be combined with a visit to nearby Ravensbourne National Park. Weeping bottlebrush, river she-oak and forest red gum line watercourses while dry vine scrubs grow in sheltered gullies where soil and moisture accumulate at the Falls, a prominent feature of Crows Nest National Park. After good rain, water tumbles through eucalypt forest along a series of boulder-strewn cascades, before plunging 20 metres over Crows Nest Falls into a waterhole surrounded by steep, granite cliffs. The Falls are a haven for native birds and provides many opportunities for birdwatchers. Wildflowers, including the rare Acacia granitica, flourish in the shallow, rocky soils and provide colourful displays in spring and summer. Explore Crows Nest Creek, the falls and the Valley of Diamonds by following walking tracks that start at the picnic ground. Lookouts provide lovely views. Seasonal wildflowers provide interest for photographers and naturalists, and spotlighting for nocturnal native animals can be rewarding. Picnic and camping areas are provided (a camping permit is required). The campground includes unpowered sites for tents and caravans. Showers, toilets, barbecues, tables, water and firewood are also provided.

Crows Nest QLD

26 km away

Crows Nest National Park — Image credit: Tourism and Events Queensland

National Parks and Reserves

Crows Nest National Park

Discover spectacular scenery, granite outcrops, a scenic waterfall and eucalypt forest remnants in Crows Nest National Park on the edge of the Great Dividing Range. Few places have such a wonderful variety of eucalypt trees from gums to stringybarks, bloodwoods and ironbarks, delighting the amateur naturalist. The park is a haven for wildlife including platypus, swamp wallabies, echidnas, bandicoots, lace monitors, birds, and the brush-tailed rock-wallaby, which is vulnerable to extinction in Queensland. Discover Crows Nest Falls, on the Crows Nest Falls Lookout track, where water plunges 20 metres over steep granite cliffs. Extend the original 2.1 kilometre circuit by adding the Kauyoo Loop to The Cascades, Kauyoo Pool and Bottlebrush Pool, where you're able to take a dip on a hot summer's day. Continue to adventure 4.5 kilometres to Koonin lookout for a glistening birds-eye-view over the Valley of Diamonds and spot brush-tailed rock-wallabies, rosellas and fantails. Stay overnight in the small bush camping area to watch nocturnal bandicoots and gliders at night. Book camping in advance.

Crows Nest QLD

26 km away

Clifford Park Racecourse

Sports and Recreation Facilities

Clifford Park Racecourse

Clifford Park is the home of the Toowoomba Turf Club and Toowoomba’s premier racing, events and function venue. Experience the excitement and decadence of the region’s foremost entertainment. The TTC is one of the most popular thoroughbred race tracks in Queensland, hosting over 45 meetings per year. The TTC offers club membership with an extensive list of benefits including the opportunity to attend every race meeting at Clifford Park including any feature events, all covered in a TTC membership. Established in 1862, we welcome you to the community’s club – the Toowoomba Turf Club.

Newtown QLD

30 km away

Jondaryan Woolshed — Image credit: Toowoomba Regional Council

Historical Sites and Heritage Locations

Jondaryan Woolshed

The historic Jondaryan Woolshed (circa 1861) is one of Australia's premier tributes to the great Australian wool industry. The visitor experience also includes a recreated station village, an extensive agricultural collection, and animal nursery. The Jondaryan Woolshed Caravan Park is located next to the woolshed in a attractive setting alongside Oakey Creek.

Jondaryan QLD

30 km away

Arial view of Woolshed Complex

Galleries, Museums and Collections

The Woolshed at Jondaryan

The historic Jondaryan Woolshed in Southern Queensland Country offers visitors an immersive walk through restored colonial buildings and one of Australia's leading tributes to the wool industry and its role in shaping the Darling Downs. In 1973, Lawrie and Lyn Rutledge gifted the Woolshed to the Jondaryan community. With strong support from volunteers, locals, and businesses, the site was developed over the next three decades into a major heritage attraction. Many buildings were relocated from rural properties once linked to the original 19th‑century Jondaryan Station. The shearing shed was added to the Queensland Heritage Register in 1992, and the Museum now houses an extensive collection of wagons, tractors, and agricultural machinery. Management transferred to Jondaryan Shire Council in 2002 and later to Toowoomba Regional Council in 2008. Since then, new facilities—including a popular caravan park—have enhanced the visitor experience. Visitors can explore the grounds through a self‑guided tour on non‑event days, supported by a downloadable app that shares stories about key buildings. School groups are welcomed with hands‑on packages and damper morning tea, and several areas across the site are available for weddings and private functions.

Jondaryan QLD

30 km away

The Toowoomba Gallery

Galleries, Museums and Collections

The Toowoomba Gallery

The Toowoomba Gallery is a privately owned space in regional Queensland with a focus on emerging and mid career artists from across Australia. Gallerists Bec and Niki have assembled an incredible collection of artists they believe to be Australia's best and brightest talent, which results in the exquisitely eclectic collection housed in the gallery.

Toowoomba City QLD

30 km away

Interior of St James' Church — Image credit: St James' Anglican Church Toowoomba

Historical Sites and Heritage Locations

St James' Anglican Church in Toowoomba

Visit the oldest Christian church still in use in Toowoomba. St James' was dedicated in 1869, and features historic stained-glass windows and pipe organ, and set is in beautiful gardens. The church is open regularly for Sunday services and events as listed. This church is available for weddings, baptisms and funerals by appointment.

Toowoomba City QLD

30 km away

Cobb & Co Centenary Mural

Historical Sites and Heritage Locations

Cobb & Co Centenary Mural

Unveiled on 14 August 2025, this mural marks the centenary of the final official Cobb & Co mail run. It portrays Fred Thompson steering Coach No. 141 and an eight-horse team as they departed Surat for Yuleba in 1924. Created by local artist Ian Stewart-Koster, the mural stands proudly on the corner of Margaret and Clifford Streets in Toowoomba City. Funded by community supporters, it pays tribute to the region's proud transport heritage.

Toowoomba City QLD

30 km away

The Book Pour

Entertainment Venues

The Book Pour

The Book Pour is an independent bookstore and wine bar offering a unique experience in the heart of Toowoomba. Visitors can browse a thoughtfully curated collection of fiction and young adult books while discovering wines from Queensland's Granite Belt and enjoying a relaxed food menu. The space is designed for lingering, whether finding a new favourite author, sharing a bottle with friends or settling into a quiet corner surrounded by books. At its heart, The Book Pour is a celebration of the region and the people who make it special. Local creatives, small businesses and independent producers are showcased throughout the space, giving visitors an opportunity to discover more of what Toowoomba and the surrounding region have to offer. A rotating calendar of author events, book clubs, creative workshops, themed celebrations and wine experiences creates new reasons to visit throughout the year. Combining books, regional wine, food and local creativity in one welcoming destination, The Book Pour offers a distinctly Toowoomba experience for visitors and locals alike.

Toowoomba City QLD

30 km away

Queensland Museum Cobb+Co — Image credit: Queensland Museum

Galleries, Museums and Collections

Queensland Museum Cobb+Co

Toowoomba's must-see tourist destination! Part of Queensland Museum and home to the National Carriage Collection, discover a variety of interactive displays, exhibits and heritage trade workshops at Cobb + Co. Immerse yourself in Toowoomba's natural and cultural history and revisit an Australian transport era. Wander through the charming National Carriage Collection and discover how more than 50 horse-drawn vehicles played an important role in Queensland's development. The kids will love The Coach Stop play area. They can become shop attendants in the old Museum General Store, dress up in old fashion clothes or see the world atop a life-sized replica horse. Get your hands on history with a variety of heritage workshops (of 1-5 days) tailored for beginners through to practitioners wanting to polish their skills. Learning a traditional skill (like leadighting, blacksmithing, silversmithing and more) and creating something beautiful and functional by hand is immensely satisfying! Take a break in Cobb's Coffee Shop and try Toowoomba's best scones! Located a just short walk across from Toowoomba's iconic Queens Park.

Toowoomba QLD

31 km away

X-Golf Toowoomba Venue

Entertainment Venues

X-Golf Toowoomba

Welcome to X-Golf Toowoomba, a local indoor golf and sports bar in South East Queensland. Casual rounds, tournaments, coaching sessions, and private hire are all on offer. A relaxed atmosphere is paired with a full bar and a curated menu, making it the perfect spot to catch the game or relax with friends. Premium simulators provide accurate ball data and access to world-renowned international courses. From casual group bundles to tailored event packages, flexible options for different occasions are offered.

Toowoomba City QLD

31 km away

@Starlet Creative Hub — Image credit: Starlet Creative Industries

Galleries, Museums and Collections

Starlet Creative Hub

Discover a little creative world upstairs in the heart of Toowoomba. @Starlet Creative Hub is an independent gallery, creative workspace and community arts hub where visitors can discover local art, meet creatives and experience an ever-changing program of exhibitions, workshops, markets, performances and creative activities. Wander through the current exhibition, browse the @Starlet Creative Library, settle into the Creative Lounge with a cuppa, join an Open Studio session or book into one of our hands-on art, craft or creative workshops. Throughout the year @Starlet hosts local artists, makers, writers, performers and creative businesses, giving visitors an opportunity to experience Toowoomba's creative community and discover work being made locally. Our program changes regularly, with exhibitions and activities inspired by the seasons and what's happening around Toowoomba. During spring, visitors can discover our Blossom program of botanical and floral-inspired exhibitions and creative experiences celebrating Toowoomba's famous garden season. Whether you're an artist yourself, looking for a creative experience while visiting Toowoomba, or simply curious about what's happening upstairs, you're welcome to come in, explore and stay awhile. Come upstairs. Make something. Meet someone. Be part of it.

Toowoomba City QLD

31 km away

Laurel Bank Park

Parks and Gardens

Laurel Bank Park

Laurel Bank Park is a beautiful 4.5-hectare parkland close to Toowoomba's city centre. Laurel Bank Park is one of Toowoomba's most loved green spaces, with classic English-style gardens, mature trees and seasonal floral displays. Visitors can also enjoy a scented garden, playground, barbecue and picnic areas, and two croquet lawns. The park changes with the seasons, from rich autumn foliage and striking winter branches to the fresh colour and growth of spring and summer. In spring, Laurel Bank Park is filled with thousands of flowers, a purple wisteria arbour and an avenue of ornamental peach trees. Around 70,000 to 80,000 annuals and 11,000 bulbs are planted each year for the vibrant displays. In 1932, Darling Downs Building Society Managing Director Mr Samuel George Stephens donated the land to the people of Toowoomba, with the City Council appointed as its official custodian. Prior to gifting the land, Mr Stephens improved it with shrubs and flowers, and was known to many as 'the man of flowers'. He asked that flowers be supplied to Toowoomba Hospital and that the land be retained as a park and not used as a sporting facility, with the exception of the Croquet Greens along Herries Street. Laurel Bank Hall was built during World War II and used as a mess hall for United States naval troops.

Toowoomba QLD

31 km away

iPlay Toowoomba

Amusement and Theme Parks

iPlay Toowoomba

iPlay Toowoomba is the absolute champion of good times in town! As the coolest Australian-owned family arcade and entertainment haven in Toowooma. So, what are you waiting for? Embrace the excitement, plan your next unforgettable adventure at iPlay Toowoomba, and get ready for a fun overload that's out of this world! Plus, guess what? The store is like a treasure trove featuring none other than Baskin-Robbins! Ice cream, arcade games, and non-stop laughter—could it get any better?

Toowoomba City QLD

31 km away

iPlay Toowoomba Bowl

Amusement and Theme Parks

iPlay Toowoomba Bowl

Get set for a wild ride of arcade and bowling fun at iPlay Toowoomba Bowl – the ultimate destination for good times in town! iPlay Toowoomba Bowl has the perfect recipe for an absolute blast. Picture bowling showdowns that have everyone rolling with laughter... But wait, there's more! iPlay Toowoomba Bowl has your party plans covered too! Cruise over to their website and unlock the mysteries behind throwing the most epic arcade parties in Toowoomba. It's not just any party; it's the kind that'll have everyone talking and buzzing with excitement around town!

Toowoomba City QLD

31 km away

Toowoomba Art Garllery

Galleries, Museums and Collections

Toowoomba Regional Art Gallery

Established in 1938, Toowoomba has the oldest public art gallery in regional Queensland. The new gallery opened in 1994 and is owned and maintained by Toowoomba Regional Council. The Gallery is the permanent home to the Lionel Lindsay Art Gallery and Library. Assembled by Toowoomba resident, the late Mr William Bolton MBE, this collection features over 400 significant Australian artworks by such artists as Lionel, Daryl and Ruby Lindsay, Phillips Fox, McCubbin and more. The Library comprises rare books and manuscripts, including letters written by explorer Ludwig Leichhardt. The Fred and Lucy Gould art collection also features, consisting of antique furniture, fine porcelain and glassware, gold and silverware, and other items mostly from Europe, Asia and Australia. The works date from 1700s to 1930s. The City Collection focuses on twentieth century Australian paintings, drawings, photographs, ceramics, small scale sculpture and jewellery with emphasis on works by regional artists with regional themes. The Gallery has an extensive program. Contemporary exhibitions change monthly, while historical exhibitions change three times a year. The Gallery aims to provide diversity of educational activities to complement the exhibition program.

Toowoomba QLD

31 km away

Queens Park, Toowoomba

Parks and Gardens

Queens Park

Picturesque Queens Park is just a short walk from Toowoomba's Central Business District. Much loved by locals, and beautifully tended year-round, the park a great meeting place or a pleasant stop on your journey. The north-eastern section boasts an immaculately tended floral garden and formal botanic garden, with displays particularly impressive during summer and spring, especially in September. The south-eastern and north-western corners provide large grassy expanses for sports, with the addition of a special swing for disabled children's enjoyment. An off-leash dog area lies adjacent to Godsall Street. The southern section of the park features children's play equipment. Throughout the park are sealed walking tracks and a bicycle track. The park hosts a range of community activities, including Toowoomba Carnival of Flowers events such as FEASTival, a family-friendly food celebration held in September, and the International Street Fiesta, formerly known as the Toowoomba Languages and Cultures Festival. A 26.3 hectare green space, Queens Park was planned and developed by Walter Hill, a government botanist and superintendent of the Brisbane Botanic Gardens. Many trees imported from Europe, Asia, and other parts of the world, today stand as grand old trees lining shaded avenues.

Toowoomba QLD

31 km away

Empire Theatre — Image credit: Empire Theatre

Entertainment Venues

The Empire

Toowoomba's Empire Theatre is a heritage listed art-deco venue that provides a wide variety of performing arts for every taste. The Empire is Australia's largest regional theatre and stages world class shows from leading national and international performers as well as showcasing a wealth of local talent. Whether it is popular music, ballet, comedy or any live performance, the lavish art-deco styling of the venue combined with its state of the art technology makes for a magical and memorable experience. The Empire Theatre also offers historical tours and attracts many visitors each year. The complex is also a popular choice for conferences and events, including weddings, offering a unique experience to guests.

Toowoomba City QLD

31 km away

Picnic Point Lookout And Parkland

Natural Attractions

Picnic Point Lookout and Parkland

Don't miss sweeping panoramic views from Toowoomba's heritage-listed Picnic Point Lookout and Parkland - 160-acres perched high on the crest of the Great Dividing Range, overlooking Main Range and the Lockyer Valley. And if you've been before, visit again because no two days are the same! An avenue of mature hoop pines (Auracaria cunnninghamii) and South Queensland kauris (Agathis robusta) leads to manicured lawns and spectacular escarpment views. Pre-pack a picnic or use the free barbecues and find a quiet patch of grass under a bunya tree, or stop by the cafe and restaurant and take in the views over a coffee or a delicious breakfast, lunch or dinner. It's the perfect spot for birdwatching, quiet contemplation or ticking off a bucket-list Toowoomba selfie. The kids will love the playground and the weekend children's train. Stretch your legs on the well signed escarpment walking trails - from an easy stroll to the nearby waterfall, to the hour-long Firetail Trail circuit or the challenging Table Top Mountain climb - a beautiful sunrise adventure! The lower section of the park can also be accessed via Tobruk Memorial Drive and is another ideal location for impressive vistas, picnics or a barbecue.

Rangeville QLD

33 km away

Pride of Toowoomba

Historical Sites and Heritage Locations

DownsSteam Toowoomba

Getting in touch with the past has never been more thrilling, with DownsSteam Toowoomba carrying steam locomotive passengers for the first time in 25 years. Experience a much-loved piece of Toowoomba history with a train trip on the Steam Engine C16 106, aptly named 'The Pride of Toowoomba', which was built by the Toowoomba Foundry Company in 1914 or the BB18 1/4-1037 steam locomotive, donated by the Ford Family from Mackay. Immerse yourself in the rich rail history of the Toowoomba Region by booking a variety of services including the Pint and Plate excursion or grab the whole family to enjoy the novelty of riding a real steam train.

Drayton QLD

33 km away

Gumbi Gumbi Gardens

Parks and Gardens

Gumbi Gumbi Gardens

Acknowledging the Giabal and Jarowair people as the traditional custodians of the land where this campus and these Gardens now stand. Paying respect to their elders – past, present and future – and acknowledge that these lands have always been places of teaching and learning. In the spirit of reconciliation, the Gumbi Gumbi Gardens have been established through a partnership between the community and the UniSQ as a place for learning and the sharing of ideas. This builds on ancient traditions and cherished stories, it continues the conversation between peoples that has brought us to this point in time and it provides a path to opportunities yet to be realised. The Gardens were designed in collaboration with Historical Elders from Toowoomba and Elders of the Jarowair people. The symbol of these Gardens - the gumbi gumbi (Pittosporum angustifolium) – was introduced to Toowoomba from further west as a multi-purpose medicine by Joyce and Walter McCarthy. It represents knowledge, growth and healing. These Gardens tell the story of the growth journey we all take; learning from the past to inform the future. It is a story of mutual dependence, of walking and growing together and of confidence in the future.

Darling Heights QLD

34 km away

making a wooden spoon — Image credit: Matt Eliaspn

Galleries, Museums and Collections

Hand crafted spoon display and spoon carving demonstration

A unique opportunity to view a range of unique hand-made wooden spoons crafted from various timbers using age-old traditional greenwood carving methods. The visit also includes an overview demonstration by SpoonGuy of the process of making a spoon including axing, and how the spoons are shaped using specialist knives. Visits are by appointment only.

Kearneys Spring QLD

34 km away

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