Toowoomba the Garden City
Toowoomba the Garden City
7 days

Featuring the Carnival of Flowers

Overview

Toowoomba offers magnificent mountain scenery and the spectacle of one of Australia’s longest running flower shows, the Toowoomba Carnival of Flowers. A kaleidoscope of colour will greet you and rural hamlets, country touring, local produce, stately architecture, colonial history and an outstanding collection of horse drawn vehicles will delight you on this spring adventure!

Australian Destination Queensland
International Destination
Tour Date 17 to 23 September 2019
Number Of Days 7 days
Tour Price From (per person twin share) $3,770
Tour Cost Adult$0
Tour Price Single Option $450

Holiday Activity Level

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highlights
  • Grand Central Floral Parade
  • Toowoomba City Tour
  • Cobb and Co Museum
  • Spring Bluff Railway Journey
  • DownsSteam Tourist Railway Dinner and Tour
  • Toowoomba’s Famous Gardens and Parks
  • Historic Jondaryan Woolshed and Station
  • Tea Pot Extravaganza
  • Highfields Historic Village
  • Farmers Arms Tavern

Pre/Post Tour Transfers (ex Perth, WA)

Airfares and Taxes (ex Perth, WA)

14 Meals

6 Nights Accommodation

Tours and Attractions

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Your holiday itinerary (ex Perth, Western Australia)
 
Day 1. Perth to Toowoomba (D)
We collect you from home and whisk you away to the Garden City for a colourful spring sojourn.  Overnight each night: Quality Hotel Platinum International, Toowoomba
 
Day 2. Toowoomba History (BD)
Following an introductory tour of Toowoomba, step inside the Cobb and Co Museum, to discover the cultural history of the Darling Downs and a huge range of horse drawn carriages.  Next, discover stately architecture and the DownsSteam Tourist Railway and Museum followed by dinner in one of the carriages.
 
Day 3. Country Touring (BLD)
By train, travel to Spring Bluff Railway Station which has a history spanning 150 years and beautiful landscaped gardens.  Lunch is a rustic affair at Bunnyconnellen followed by Jondarryn Woolshed the oldest and largest operating woolshed in the world. 
 
Day 4. Toowoomba Parks and Gardens (BD)
Famously known as the Garden City, Toowoomba is home to over 150 parks and gardens.  Spend today aboard the coach exploring some of the best! The Toowoomba Japanese Garden, Queens Park and views of the Lockyer Valley and the Darling Downs are just some of the sights you will visit.
 
Day 5. Grand Central Floral Parade (BD)
At your leisure, enjoy the festivities of the Carnival then in the afternoon gather in the town centre to witness the famous Grand Central Floral Parade.  A fresh floral parade, view the floats, street performances, carnival characters and live music from your reserved seating. 
 
Day 6. Highfields Pioneer Village (BLD)
At Highfields Pioneer Village discover 50 buildings of historic interest set in picturesque grounds and marvel at the collections of shells, antique radios and vintage machinery.  You will find everything in working order thanks to 200 volunteers who operate the village. 
 
Day 7. Homeward Bound (B)
Bid farewell to the Garden City.  On arrival into Perth we will see you safely home.
 
Itinerary subject to change.  Terms and conditions apply.  FreeCall 1800 066 272 for details.

 

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