Full-day tour with return transport to and from Brisbane + Ipswich.

Tour departure meeting point: South Bank (The Wheel of Brisbane) + Dinmore Station
Departure Time: 8.45am
Duration: 8.5 hours (approx.)
Price: $165 + booking fee.

Join this small group tour at the designated Southbank or Dinmore meeting point ready for a day of flowers, festivals and fun at the much-celebrated Toowoomba Carnival of Flowers!

On this 90-minute drive from Brisbane, you’ll pass through the rich farmlands of the Lockyer Valley Region, a major food bowl for South East Queensland. Be prepared for vibrant colours and gorgeous floral displays as we arrive in the garden city of Toowoomba where talented local gardeners spend months in the planning for these perfectly timed blooms celebrating the annual spring festival.  

Wander rows of colourful garden beds in the Queens Park Botanic Gardens set against a lush backdrop of extensive lawns and towering trees. The park will come alive with live music, food trucks and loads of extras to explore. There will be an esky on board the bus for any food & drink you wish to keep cold.

Throughout the day, you’ll visit a selection of exquisite private gardens (4 or more), lovingly-tended by passionate green-thumbs who are on hand to share some trade secrets!

The Toowoomba foodie scene is well known and the relaxed lunch venue* will be sure to satisfy the tastebuds. With energy levels topped up after lunch, it’s time for the show-stopping floral displays of Laurel Bank Park. This beautiful 4.5-hectare parkland features impressively manicured themed gardens, avenues of cherry blossoms and fragrant blooms.

*If a picnic style lunch is more your thing, byo your picnic rug and food to enjoy amongst the parklands. Or make the most of the delicious food trucks on offer! There will be an esky on board the bus and a few additional blankets for your convenience.

To finish off the day you’ll take a stately drive along an avenue of mature hoop pine leading to the heritage-listed Picnic Point Parklands with breathtaking, panoramic views of Table Top Mountain and the Lockyer Valley. Time for the last photos and perhaps a tasting of Toowoomba’s iconic violet ice-cream before the return drive back to Brisbane.

Important information:  

• Please aim to check the event and your messages 1 hour before departing in case there are any last minute changes.  
• Please provide at least 24 hours notice if you can no longer attend an event you have RSVPed for. This is out of respect for the host, other members and included as part of our community guidelines.  
• Please note that it is your responsibility to inform the venue directly if you have any allergies or food intolerances.  
• By attending this event, you acknowledge your responsibility for your alcohol consumption and agree not to drink and drive.

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