Toowoomba Carnival of Flowers 2024: Your Ultimate Guide! 🌸🇦🇺

📍 Location: Queens Park – 43-73 Lindsay St, East Toowoomba QLD 4350 📍 Transport: 🚗 1.5-hour scenic drive from Brisbane (perfect for a day trip!) 📍 Must-Do Activities: 1️⃣ Grand Floral Parade – 10AM-12PM (75th-anniversary themed floats!) 2️⃣ Garden Strolls – Open 24/7 (bursting with spring blooms!) 3️⃣ Carnival Markets – 10AM-3PM (local crafts + country-style food!) 📌 Official Website: tr.qld.gov.au 🌿 Why It’s Special • Australia’s oldest floral festival (75 years and counting!). • Toowoomba’s name means "swamp" in Aboriginal language—but today it’s Queensland’s Garden City with 240+ parks! • Top Gardens: Queens Park (free entry!), Laurel Bank Park, Japanese Gardens USQ, and more. 🎻 75th Anniversary Highlights ✨ Oct 4: Queensland Symphony Orchestra under the stars! 📸 Pro Tips • Go early to beat crowds (we left Brisbane at 8AM!). • Slather on sunscreen – That Aussie sun is no joke! ☀️ • Try local treats at the markets (think: Devonshire tea + regional wines). #ToowoombaFlowers #BrisbaneDayTrip #QLDTravel #SeeAustralia #FloralParadise #SpringInAustralia