Meoweler
Australia

Toowoomba / Queensland's Garden City

MeowScore 😸90/100
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🐈 Cats in the city 😸
☀️ Sun-soaked days 😻
🚗 Traffic density 😸
🔈 Noisiness 😸
📸 Views and Sightseeing 😸
🌳 Parks and greenery 😻
👮‍♂️ Safety 😸

Best month

september

Toowoomba Carnival of Flowers, the largest festival of flowers in Australia.

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january

Toowoomba Carnival of Flowers: majestic gardens, live music, parades, and food trucks

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february

Cool off in nearby waterfalls and swimming spots: autumn weather still warm and sunny

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march

Toowoomba International Food Festival: indulge in world cuisine, live music, and art

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april

Easterfest: largest Christian music festival in Australia, with camping and activities

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Reasonable prices

Bigmac $?

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The shopping situation in Toowoomba is moderate and prices vary depending on where you shop. There are both affordable and expensive options available, but overall, it may be slightly pricier for a tourist compared to some other Australian cities.

Check out local markets and thrift stores for budget-friendly finds. Keep an eye out for sales and discounts at larger stores.

Usual visit duration

2-3 days

weekend getaway

Usual visit duration

2-3 days

weekend getaway

Toowoomba is a popular spot for short trips due to its gardens, galleries, and surrounding natural beauty.

Tipping

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No tipping culture

Tipping

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No tipping culture

Credit cards widely accepted. Splitting the bill is common. No obligation to tip in restaurants or other services.

internet situation

great Speed

Average speed for an Australian city

great Availability

Good availability and low downtime

excellent Cellular

Strong coverage with major carriers

Electric socket type I

Common in Australia, New Zealand, Argentina, China. Doesn't accept other types, mind China's lower voltage (220V).

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biking possible

Average bike lanes

walkable -ish

Good pedestrian infrastructure

LGBTQ tolerated

Moderate

Toowoomba is like a cozy blanket for cats, nestled in the mountains and filled with parks and gardens.

Cat cafes, street art, and quirky shops make it a purrfect destination for feline friends.

Things to do

The mainstream

🌺🎉🐈
Toowoomba Carnival of Flowers
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Japanese Garden
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Picnic Point
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Empire Theatre
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Laurel Bank Park

The mainstream

🌺🎉🐈
Toowoomba Carnival of Flowers

This furr-tastic festival is hands-down the purr-i-fect time for all cats to adorn cat-ears and romp in flower-decked streets, magnificent gardens and entertainment venues.

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🍵🎋👘
Japanese Garden

This tranquil oasis deserves a big ap-paws for its paw-matic walking paths amid waterfalls, bonsai gardens, koi ponds, and a traditional teahouse.

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Picnic Point

Scenic lookout paw-mises stunning views of Toowoomba, BBQ facilities, cat-tivating walking trails, and relaxing gazebos. Catnaps guaranteed!

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🎭🎥🐱
Empire Theatre

This historic artsy venue is the cat's whiskers for culture-hunting kitties. Catch paw-some live shows, performances, and films here.

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Laurel Bank Park

Purrfect park with picture-pawfect gardens, picnic spots, and a floral ar-cat-cture. A must-visit for Toowoomba's nature-loving cats!

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Off the beaten path

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Cobb+Co Museum
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Ju Raku En
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Griffith Park
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Picnic Point Lookout
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Japanese Gardens

Off the beaten path

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Cobb+Co Museum

Furrbulous museum dedicated to the history of transport and the Darling Downs region. Cats can admire vintage carriages, farm equipment and horse-drawn vehicles. 🚂

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Ju Raku En

Furtastic and tranquil Japanese garden with waterfalls, rocks and bonsai trees. Cats can appreciate the serenity and snap cat-tastic pictures. 🍃

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Griffith Park

Clawtastic playground surrounded by greenery and bird songs. Cats can climb on the giant spider web structure, dig in the sandpit and play hide-and-seek. 🐾

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Picnic Point Lookout

Purrfect place to contemplate Toowoomba's stunning views. Cats can sunbathe on the grass or nap on picnic rugs while admiring the Valley. 😽

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🌸
Japanese Gardens

Meowsome garden with cherry blossoms, red bridges and pagodas. Cats can stroll around the lake, watch the coy fishes and relax on benches. 😻

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biking possible

Average bike lanes

walkable -ish

Good pedestrian infrastructure

LGBTQ tolerated

Moderate

Mindful meoweler tips

Toowoomba's Carnival of Flowers

Every September, the city blooms with gardens and floral displays. Join the paw-rade, pet the friendly pups, and discover Toowoomba's cat-tivating flower power.

Picnic Point Lookout

Take in the stunning view of the city and surrounds from this scenic lookout. Bring your own catnip and snacks for a purrfect picnic.

Japanese Garden

Meow-vel at the tranquil beauty of this serene garden, complete with koi pond and cherry blossom trees. Don't miss the authentic tea house and cat-feinated Japanese teas.

Useful external sites

www.tr.qld.gov.au

Toowoomba Regional Council↗

Official website of Toowoomba Regional Council providing information on events, attractions, and accommodation.

www.visitdarlingdowns.com.au

Visit Darling Downs↗

A travel guide to Darling Downs region featuring Toowoomba. Provides information on attractions, events, and accommodation.

www.tcof.com.au

Toowoomba Carnival of Flowers↗

Official website of Toowoomba Carnival of Flowers offering information on the festival, events, and attractions.

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