Saturday Oct 04 Toowoomba Carnival of Flowers Tour

Join the International Language & Culture Exchange Gold Coast U40 group for an exciting weekend filled with cultural diversity, language exchange, and adventure.

Toowoomba Carnival of Flowers - Two Parks Day Tour

• Morning start at Queens Park Botanic Gardens - Begin at this 25-hectare heritage-listed park with tree-lined avenues and lush green lawns, featuring the spectacular Botanic Gardens section with over 50,000 annuals and 5,000 bulbs in full bloom
• Queens Park floral wonderland exploration - Discover gardens bursting with sweet peas, poppies, pansies, plus unique plantings like ornamental kale, parsley, and the unusual rats tail statice in displays that evolve throughout the Carnival period
• Ferris Wheel experience - Take a ride on the special Carnival Ferris Wheel for spectacular bird's-eye views of the entire botanic gardens and surrounding landscape (exclusive to Carnival period)
• Queens Park activities and amenities - Enjoy Carnival Info Hubs, garden information stands, live music, and food trucks while exploring the playgrounds and off-leash dog area
• Midday transition to Laurel Bank Park - Move to Toowoomba's most picturesque park featuring unique character-garden theming and cottage garden favorites including daisies, foxglove, and delphiniums
• Laurel Bank feature displays - Marvel at over 70,000 flowers and 12,000 tulips in spectacular themed garden beds with annual designs depicting animals, fossils, families, and creative motifs
• Elevated viewing platform experience - Capture stunning photos from the elevated platform overlooking the grand-scale living art displays
• Garden highlights tour - Stroll through the wisteria arbour, scented garden, flowering ornamental peach avenue, and admire the mature oak trees
• Vintage carousel rides - Experience the carnival atmosphere with rides on the special vintage carousel available exclusively during the festival
• Afternoon entertainment and refreshments - Enjoy live music, visit additional Carnival Info Hubs, and sample offerings from food trucks at both locations
• Pickup and return point: Near Beenleigh Train Station
• One host per vehicle or bus
• For more detailed information about the carnival, please visit: https://tcof.com.au/

Cost Information:

• No entry fees - Most attractions and displays are free to enjoy
• Transport only - Shared transport costs to be determined based on group size (bus charter for larger groups or fuel sharing for smaller car groups)

Note: Both parks are open every day during Carnival with flexible visiting hours for self-paced exploration