Local Toowoomba Attractions
Toowoomba is a great place to stay and explore all that the Darling Downs has to offer including Queensland’s garden city itself. Just a sample of some of the things you can enjoy during your visit are:
Cobb & Co Museum
Cobb + Co Museum, a campus of the Queensland Museum is home to the National Carriage Collection, Australia's finest collection of horse-drawn vehicles. As well as Cobb & Co. coaches, the carriage collection has examples of a vast range of vehicles from the horse-drawn era, from farm wagons, hawkers barrows, delivery carts and buggies to an elegant landau; the Rolls Royce of carriages. Less than 10 minutes from Clifford Gardens Motor Inn.
Jondaryan Woolshed
Built in 1859, the Jondaryan Woolshed is the oldest operating woolshed in Queensland. The Australian Wool Story is one of the most diverse collections of all things wool since the early 19th century including shearing demonstrations, wagon rides, sheepdogs, blacksmithing, spinning and weaving demonstrations. Only 45 kilometres west of Toowoomba.
Museum of Australian Army Flying
A must see for those who enjoy "those magnificent men in their flying machines". Items of memorabilia date back to 1912 and include aircraft, engines, uniforms, etc. There is also "Kiddies Corner" where children can colour in the aircraft on display and take their works of art home with them. Electric barbeques and picnic shelters are also available for use by visitors. Only 24 kilometres west of Toowoomba.
Toowoomba Carnival of Flowers
This year's Carnival of Flowers will be held from 18 September 2009 to 27 September 2009 and is celebrating it's 60th year so be sure to book early for this spectacular display as it is always a very busy and extremely popular time in Toowoomba and well worth the visit. Plenty to see and do in and around Toowoomba.
Ag Show
Queensland's largest agricultural field days event. This year's Ag Show will be held on Tuesday 1, Wednesday 2 and Thursday 3 September 2009. To be held at the Showgrounds less than 10 minutes from Clifford Gardens Motor Inn.
FarmFest
Queensland's premier primary industry field days. This year's FarmFest will be held on Tuesday 2, Wednesday 3 and Thursday 6 June 2009. FarmFest attracts over 70,000 visitors to Toowoomba each year. To be held at Kingsthorpe Park which is only 20 kilometres west of Toowoomba.
Other places of interest include:-
Milne Bay Military Museum
Pittsworth Pioneer Historical Village
Gowrie Mountain Estate Winery
Wedgetail Ridge Estate Winery
Highfields - Pioneer Village, Danish Flower Art, Cockoo Clocks, craft shops, etc.
Markets – Our own in James Street every Sunday,
Picnic Point – lovely parkland with playgrounds for the children, walks, restaurant & café and magnificent views over the Lockyer Valley
Gardens – Japanese Gardens, the Wetlands, Bicentennial Waterbird Habitat and Lake Annand
SHOPPING, SHOPPING & MORE SHOPPING – we even have Myers in Toowoomba but without all the hustle and bustle of the city and still with that country hospitality.
If you are here to explore the Darling Downs we can help you plan your itinery and suggest outings that may be of interest to you. Alternatively, if you are here on business we can help you to unwind and relax after a hard day’s work. If you are visiting Toowoomba for any other reason we are sure we can assist with that too – just ask us.