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Toowoomba (/ t ə ˈ w ʊ m b ə / tə-WUUM-bə, nicknamed 'The Garden City' and 'T-Bar' [3]) is a city in the Darling Downs region of Queensland, Australia. [4] It is 132 km (82 mi) west of Queensland's capital, Brisbane.
Enviable quaint country charm meets big city buzz in Toowoomba, Queensland’s largest inland city. It’s where you can soak up fresh country air along garden strolls and heritage walks, in between freshly-roasted espresso, an unbeatable urban arts scene, an afternoon cocktail or a show at the theatre. And it’s not short on a Devonshire tea, either.
Welcome to Toowoomba. Step into the Garden City. Ready to discover a destination bursting with country charm, a booming food scene and nature right on its doorstep? Just 90 minutes’ drive from Brisbane, you’ll feel the change of pace as you rise above the Lockyer Valley.
Take a trip to the top of the Great Dividing Range and discover the Toowoomba Region. A 90 minute drive from Brisbane transports you to a world of stunning parks and gardens, nationally acclaimed street art, impressive historic buildings and country hospitality.
As Queensland’s largest inland City, Toowoomba retains country charm with a growing urban coffee culture and street art scene. Also known as the Garden City, Toowoomba is home to hundreds of parks and gardens as well as the iconic Carnival of Flowers spring event.
Nestled in the Darling Downs, Toowoomba is famous for spectacular lookouts and some 150 public parks and gardens. Come in September for the annual Carnival of Flowers and you’ll see the city in full bloom and teeming with botanical enthusiasts.
Places to Visit in Toowoomba. Check out must-see sights and activities: DownsSteam Tourist Railway & Museum, Cobb+Co Museum, Gardens, Farmers Markets. For personalised recommendations, try our AI trip-planning product. Build your trip.
From Toowoomba's street art, dining scene and picture-perfect gardens to accommodation for every budget, here is how to holiday in Toowoomba.
Toowoomba (also referred to by locals as "Woombie" or "T-ba") is a regional centre in Queensland, 127 kilometres WSW from the City of Brisbane and 90 kilometres west of Ipswich. With a population of 142,163 (2021), Toowoomba is Australia's largest inland city that is not a planned city (i.e. not Canberra).
The state's largest inland city boasts one of Australia's most vibrant urban art scenes, plenty of picturesque nature trails, and a mix of stylish cafés and charming pubs where you can recharge.
