In September 1999 Toowoomba celebrated its 50th Carnival of Flowers , Australia's longest running festival. Each year thousands of people flock to Toowoomba to enjoy the beautiful parks and gardens, the delightful weather, and the warmth and friendliness of the people of Toowoomba.
Many private gardens are open for visitor's enjoyment.
Japanese Gardens Beautiful Japanese style gardens located near the University. Entrances in Regent Street and in the University Drive. Cobb and Co Museum Visit the past at the Cobb and Co Museum, where you can see real Cobb and Co coaches and other displays of early transport. Tourist Information Centre Make sure you visit the Tourist Information Centre at the corner of James and Ramsey streets where the friendly staff will give you plenty of ideas and suggestions of what you can see and do to make your stay in Toowoomba a happy and memorable time. Hit the wave pool, experience the excitement of the mushroom waterfall, shipwreck boatslide, geysers and sprays in our lagoon leisure areas.