Lachlan & Sarah
Discover Toowoomba
Toowoomba Carnival of Flowers
The ultimate event in the Toowoomba calendar. Enjoy great music, delicious food and stunning blooms throughout September. Running for more than 65 years, the award-winning Carnival of Flowers continues to delight attendees. One event you can’t miss, the Food & Wine Festival includes mouth-watering food and wine, made with produce grown fresh in the region
Toowoomba Farmers Market
Forget farmers markets in the city! The Toowoomba Farmers Market is a real paddock to plate experience. Enjoy local produce, freshly baked goodies and an array of artisan products at our beautiful farmers market. There’s something for everyone to enjoy. If you're looking to sample local produce then the Toowoomba Farmers Market is worth a visit. Held each Saturday morning at Walton Stores it offers all things foodie, farm, country and community. Sample and buy produce and wares from local growers and artisans.
Street Art Tour
The streets throughout Toowoomba are filled with laneways – made more charming now by all of the street art covering the buildings’ walls. Toowoomba recently held the First Coat International Art Festival which resulted in many of the large scale murals now decorating the city completed by artists all across the globe. Take some time to stumble across all of the various murals which make the city more vibrant.
Table Top Mountain
Not for the faint hearted! If you’re up for a hike and some fresh country air , climb tabletop mountain for some spectacular views across the Lockyer Valley. The climb itself can be quite demanding with a lot of large steps and a scramble just before the summit. But the reward at the top, with a circuit all the way around, provides a spectacular vista. Alternatively, if you’d like a view but don’t feel like the hike, drive up to Prince Henry Heights and enjoy a picnic.
The Bakers Duck
Enter into a world of mouth-watering pastries and coffee – if you love savoury you can’t go past the ‘Snake Bite’ but if you have a sweet tooth you can’t walk away without trying the ‘Strawberry Cheesecake Danish.’ The Bakers Duck is the perfect place to reflect on the night-that-was on the-morning-after!
Sweet Talk
Hidden away from Margaret Street, Sweet Talk has quickly become the go-to spot for amazing coffee and food! The vibe is welcoming, the fare is fresh and always imaginative. The cafe styling uses exposed brick, industrial-style benches, and soft pastel pink walls to create a warm, modern ambience. Offering a contemporary menu that updates frequently and is nothing short of mouth-watering, Sweet Talk will have you whispering sweet nothings about it to anyone who’ll listen!
Groundup Espresso
Down a laneway straight-outta Melbourne, Ground Up Espresso took Toowoomba by storm when it first opened in 2013. It remains a favourite hot spot in town now due to its commitment to excellent coffee and food. The bar serves gourmet baked goods and offers a very good breakfast menu! Originally the space was an old storeroom that was completely restored over four months. Well worth a visit the morning after your wedding, if you’re in need of a little caffeine to put the pep back in your step!
Santé Cocktail Bar
Tucked away in one of Toowoomba’s many picturesque alleyways is Sante Cocktail Bar. This is the place to be if you’re a fan of a good cocktail. All their syrups and cordials are homemade and they’re known for topping off their mouthwatering drinks with dried local fruits for a homey touch. Stop in for a cocktail and you may never want to leave - this moody lounge feels like something out of Golden Age cinema, but the hospitality is warm and friendly.
The Park House Cafer
The Park House Cafe is a Toowoomba favourite, nestled in the beautiful Camphor Laurel avenue of Margaret Street, directly opposite Queens Park. Offering all-day breakfast along with an extensive lunch and dinner menu, this beautiful cafe has something for everyone.
Host. Dining + Wine Bar
Host is a casual dining & wine bar. Exploring nostalgic flavours and complex dishes, the menu is driven by local produce and offers new dishes weekly. To enhance your dining experience, Host offers a 'wine splash' - a selection of rare or unusual wines not on the list that we are excited to share. The full wine program focuses on producers with personality and showcases unique varieties and regions to complement your food.
The Brewhouse
4 Brothers Brewing are a small independent brewery. Born and brewed in Toowoomba! The Brewhouse is the newest addition to Toowoomba's thriving downtown scene. The Brewhouse is all about GREAT beer, with 15 taps available. In the kitchen, their chef team are serving up some seriously good bar food. With a passion for all things artisan, they've created a tapas-style, beer-infused menu that goes perfectly with their great brews!