2025 Toowoomba Carnival of Flowers

Experience spectacular gardens, vibrant floral displays and delicious dining on our small group tour to the award-winning Toowoomba Carnival of Flowers event.

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

Public Tour Inclusions:

  • Personalised small-group tour

  • See masses of colourful floral gardens at Queens Park

  • Explore intricately designed gardens at Laurel Bank Park

  • Tour 4 or more beautiful prize-winning private gardens

  • Meet passionate local gardeners

  • Be taken to one of Toowoomba’s delicious lunch venues (lunch at own expense)

  • Avoid the hassle of parking during busy festival times

  • Passenger drop off at the parkland entry points

  • Travel in an air-conditioned vehicle (with snacks and water provided)

  • Return transport to and from Brisbane + Ipswich

Full itinerary:

Join our 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 our 90-minute drive from Brisbane, we’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.

To kick start the day, we’ll take a stately drive along an avenue of mature hoop pine leads to the heritage-listed Picnic Point Parklands with breathtaking, panoramic views to Table Top Mountain and the Lockyer Valley. A perfect photo opportunity (and toilet break).

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. We’ll have an esky on board the bus for any food & drink you wish to keep cold.

Throughout the day, we’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 our relaxed lunch venue* will be sure to satisfy the tastebuds. With our 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 there’s time at the end of the day we’ll take the scenic route back home via Spring Bluff Gardens, a heritage listed train station with a deep history and beautifully manicured gardens.

Tour departure meeting point: South Bank (The Wheel of Brisbane) + Dinmore Station
Departure Time: tbc
Days of Operation: tbc
Duration: 8.5 hours (approx.)
Price: $165PP (adults) / $140PP (under 12)

*If you have a group of 8 or more people, you can book a private tour on a date of your choice. Public tours will also be available on selected dates.

Lunch will be at a set location for public tours and food will need to be purchased on the day. If you have booked a private tour, we can customise your itinerary to include a lunch venue of your choice (we’re happy to give you some wonderful suggestions, based on your group preferences)

We will provide complimentary snacks and bottled water on the bus for your convenience.