Planning to visit Toowoomba or need a relaxing break this spring? In this blog, we’ve listed all the best things to do in Toowoomba!

Restrictions are eased and Toowoomba is full of exciting things to do now that restaurants are back in business, garden parks are open and the 2020 Toowoomba Carnival of Flowers (it’s going ahead!) is just around the corner.

Now’s a perfect time to escape to Toowoomba, and our central Toowoomba accommodation at Laguna Apartments offers all of Toowoomba City’s best things to do in a short walk or drive!

Dining in Toowoomba

Dine in Toowoomba’s best restaurants – Toowoomba has a vibrant restaurant and café scene with the eased restrictions meaning there’s plenty of choice! From international cuisine on Ruthven Street to quaint alfresco cafés on Margaret Street, Toowoomba spoils in what it has to offer with local favourites including Ice ’n’ Spice, Sofra, El Attar, Cafe Valetta, Seasons, Gip’s and Encores at the famous Empire Theatre.

Best Toowoomba Attractions

Looking for fun and discovery in Toowoomba? Toowoomba has various tourist attractions that can be enjoyed by all ages. Each with COVID Safe Plans in place, visit Cobb and Co Museum, DownsSteam Tourist Railway and Museum, and the Australian Army Flying Museum (open August 19) in Oakey. Additionally, kids won’t want to miss visiting the popular Kloud9ine Trampoline Park in the Toowoomba CBD.

Visit Toowoomba Historical Sites

Toowoomba is well known for its heritage-listed historical sites, which shouldn’t be ignored if you enjoy sightseeing. Over a relaxing stroll or drive through the city, make sure to see St Patrick’s Cathedral, The Empire Theatre, Toowoomba Railway Station, Toowoomba Post Office and Toowoomba City Hall, to name a few.

Explore Toowoomba Parks and Gardens

Toowoomba is called Australia’s Garden City for a reason! The beautiful parks and gardens around Toowoomba offer an abundance of places to relax, stroll, picnic and get closer to nature. During spring, the gardens start to bloom and it doesn’t get any more picturesque! Some of the best gardens and parks in Toowoomba include Laurel Bank Park, Queens Park and Newtown Park (State Rose Garden) as well as the Japanese Gardens and Boyce Gardens. 

Toowoomba Carnival of Flowers 2020

It’s coming up and not to be missed – Toowoomba Carnival of Flowers 2020 is going ahead this spring and, just like every year, it’s the absolute best time to visit Toowoomba. Over 10 days, come to Toowoomba for beautiful floral displays, live entertainment, regional food tasting, market stalls and more to enjoy around the city and inside the parks. This year marks the carnival’s 71st event, which will take place from September 18 to September 27!

Here at Laguna Apartments Toowoomba, we offer modern, fully self-contained and affordable Toowoomba Central apartments in the heart of the CBD – mere minutes from all of the above. You can make sure to get our cheapest rates by simply booking directly with us! Find more information now at Toowoomba Accommodation.