Joanna James
Known as the 'Garden City' of Down Under, Toowoomba is neither as bustling and busy as Sydney or as laid-back and chilled out as the Gold Coast; it has its own sense of charm drawing in thousands of tourists every year! Read on to learn about some fetch things to do in Toowoomba!
The Ja Raku En Japanese Garden is perhaps one of the largest of its kind in all of Australia. It is a 4.5-hectare garden located at the Northern part of the University of Southern Queensland only minutes away from Oaks Toowoomba Hotel, one of the most renowned Toowoomba Hotel. It is capped with natural beauty and is home to a waterfall, mountain stream central lake, dry garden and Azalea hill. Furthermore, it also houses numerous native trees from both Australia and Japan. As is the signature of most Japanese gardens, here too you shall see 3D images constructed using rock formations.
The Cobb + Co makes an integral part of the Queensland Museum and is where you can find the National Carriage Collection featuring an extensive 59 piece collection of horse-drawn carriages in addition to a series of galleries highlighting the history of the town. Not to mention how frequently events are being held at this museum including, yet not limited to, talks and tours, programs and hands-on workshops in silversmithing, blacksmithing, milling and even lead lighting. The newest addition to the Museum is the National Collection Gallery where visitors can go so far as play interactive games!
The healing, detoxifying and immune boosting capabilities of Himalayan Rock Salt is no joke- which is why a visit to the man-mad Himalayan Salt Cave is a must if you happen to be nearby. If you are tired and beat with all the exploring you have been doing in the area, clear out an evening to go visit the Salt caves for a divine healing experience. In addition to its relaxation and detoxifying properties, it is also said to have other valuable health benefits such as sinuses, allergies, asthma, skin disorders and even ear infections. Furthermore, not only can you sit in for one of their meditation or yoga sessions, you may also buy memorabilia to take back home with you, made of all the goodness of the Himalayan Salt!
The Bunya Mountains National Park is the perfect place to visit if you would like an out from all the hustle and bustle of the city life, not to mention all the fun things you can actually do here! Fishers Lookout is probably one of the most treasured spots within the park and provides exceptional views of the cities and towns that surround the park. Among many others, spotlighting at nightfall is also one of the most fun activities to engage in here, especially if wildlife interests you.
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