Joanna James
Located just a few kilometres away from Brisbane, Toowoomba is a city that is renowned for its natural splendour – owing to this reason the city is also known as the garden city of the Darling Down Region. Read on to know about 5 exciting things you could do during your time here.
If you are a person who loves history – to know about ancient stories, this is the place to be. The Museum features numerous artefacts that include pictures, weaponry and tools that tell you the story of how the city came to be. It is also home to 59 horse-drawn carriages on which the settlers arrived at the region to make a town from scratch. The museum also hosts entertainment and edutainment programs occasionally which includes workshops on blacksmithing, silversmithing, milling and more!
If you are looking for some adventure in Toowoomba, then this mountain will certainly offer you what you seek! Located at the edge of the Toowoomba region the mountain allow adventurers to partake in an adventurous climb! And the best part of the climb as always lies at the peak – it presents you with the panoramic view of the locker valley which is indeed a sight to behold!
If you wish to see all of the region's numerous and vibrant flowers in one place, the Toowoomba flower market is the best place to be. the Market features a wide array of beautiful flowers that range from local, imported to wild varieties. The market has a number of experienced florists who would create a floral arrangement for all your needs. For example, if you have planned your wedding at a Toowoomba hotel the likes of Oak Toowoomba Hotel, you could reach out to any of the many florists here to make arrangements for the floral décor at for your wedding.
If you wish to witness the teeming varieties of local wildlife this is indeed the place to be during your time in Toowoomba. The park is home to kangaroos, wallabies, koalas and many other endemic species of wildlife. The forests, during morning hours, features a misty and surreal outlook and many visit the park to witness this amazing natural phenomenon. It is also surrounded by a soothing and revitalizing energy that will soothe your senses. Owing to its remote location the Bunya Mountains national park is an ideal place for camping- it will let you disconnect yourself from technology take a step pack and slip into a sense of serenity in natures cradle!
If you wish to grab a drink, chill or dance the night out, Toowoomba has got plenty of options for you. The city is littered with a number of snazzy cafés and lively bars that serve special draught beers and masterfully mixed cocktails. There are also plenty of restaurants in Toowoomba that specialises in different Asian cuisines such as Japanese, Korean, Chinese and even Vietnamese – most of these restaurants also have karaoke!
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