Attractions

Established in 1938, Toowoomba has the oldest public art gallery in regional Queensland. The new gallery opened in 1994 and is owned and maintained by Toowoomba Regional Council.
The Gallery has an extensive program. Contemporary exhibitions change monthly, while historical exhibitions change three times a year. The Gallery aims to provide diversity of educational activities to complement the exhibition program. 
The Gallery Shop offers a variety of interesting gifts and the work of regional and interstate artists.

The only road building museum in Australia and offering an exclusive perspective of the history of road building in Queensland.

Come and discover how Queensland's road network has been developed, from the conditions under which road workers laboured, to the modern plant and equipment you see on roads today.

Picnic Point Parklands is a stunning, must-see location for visitors.

Just a short drive from the city's CBD, the State heritage-listed parklands provide breathtaking panoramic views eastward to Table Top Mountain and the Lockyer Valley. At night, the glow of Brisbane city lights can be seen from the iconic Picnic Point Lookout, perched high on the crest of the Great Dividing Range.

Picturesque Queens Park is just a short walk from Toowoomba's Central Business District. Much loved by locals, the park's diverse facilities make it a great meeting place or a pleasant stop on your journey.
While it's meticulously tended all year round, displays are particularly impressive during spring, especially in September. 

Toowoomba Carnival of Flowers is a cultural party featuring a floral parade, local food and produce, regional wine, entertainment and all things spring!

Clifford Park is a unique multifaceted venue hosting an extensive and diverse range of events including regular live thoroughbred racing which plays as the backdrop for trackside activities, known as Clifford Park’s Raceday and Events.

Clifford Park hosts public events throughout the year, such as Weetwood, Melbourne Cup Day and Summer Racing in addition to Clifford Park hosting raceday and events for various community groups, such as charity groups, schools, social groups and private parties.

St Patrick's Cathedral is a heritage listed Roman Catholic cathedral on James Street, Toowoomba. It was designed by Toowoomba architect James Marks and was built from 1883 to 1935. It was added to the Queensland Heritage Register on 21 October 1992.

Fly to Toowoomba by air. Brisbane West Wellcamp Airport is Australia's newest airport and makes getting to Toowoomba, Darling Downs, Granite Belt and Surat Basin a breeze. With services directly to three international airports, traveling direct from southern Queensland has never been easier.