๐ฆ๐บ ToowoombaไธจFlower Carnival Guide is HERE! ๐ธโจ
๐ Address: Queens Park ๐ 43-73 Lindsay St, East Toowoomba QLD 4350 ๐ Transport: ๐ Self-drive (~1.5 hours from Brisbane) ๐ Activities: 1๏ธโฃ Flower Parade ๐บ๐ 10:00 - 12:00 2๏ธโฃ Garden Tour ๐ผ๐ฟ 24/7 open 3๏ธโฃ Carnival Market ๐ช๐๏ธ 10:00 - 15:00 We departed Brisbane at 8AM and arrived in Toowoomba after a scenic 1.5-hour drive. Did you know? "Toowoomba" comes from an Aboriginal word meaning "swampland" - but this floral paradise is anything but swampy! ๐ ๐ 2023 Special: 75th Anniversary Edition! ๐ This year marks the diamond jubilee of Australia's oldest floral festival! The parade featured stunning 75th-anniversary themed floats created by local communities. ๐ Why It's Special: โข Queensland's floral capital with 240+ parks/gardens โข Home to famous gardens like: Queens Park Gardens (our pick - most varieties!) Laurel Bank Park Japanese Gardens USQ Peacehaven Botanic Park โข FREE entry to most gardens! ๐ด Don't Miss: โข Rural Queensland delicacies at the market โข Evening concerts (check official website) โข Special 75th Anniversary Event: ๐ Queensland Symphony Orchestra under the stars on Oct 4! โ๏ธ Pro Tip: SUNSCREEN IS A MUST! The Queensland sun doesn't play around! #Australia #Brisbane #StudyInAustralia #Toowoomba #ToowoombaFlowerFestival #BrisbaneDayTrips #TravelAustralia ๐ธ๐ธ