Activities for kids

Cinemas

Event Cinemas Grand Central

Level 3 Grand Central Shopping Centre, Margaret St, Toowoomba

4638 0879

For session details and online bookings, visit the Event Cinemas website.

BCC Cinemas Toowoomba Strand

Cnr Margaret & Neil Sts, Toowoomba
4639 3861

For session details and online bookings, visit the Event Cinemas website.

Animals

Darling Downs Zoo

Gatton-Clifton Highway Pilton

4696 4107

Open daily (except Christmas Day) from 9am – 4pm

Waterbird Habitat

Alderley & McKenzie Sts, Toowoomba

Waterbirds & bird hides

Wildlife Rescue, Rehabilitation & Education Assoc.

391 Stevens Rd, Murphys Creek

Carers of 120-150 native animals, educational talks available for groups.

Open to visitors by appointment only, contact 07 4630 5208 or 0407 028 540.

For more information, visit their Facebook page.

Art

Toowoomba Regional Art Gallery

531 Ruthven St, Toowoomba

4688 6652

Open: Tuesday to Saturday 10.30 am – 3.30 pm, Sunday 1pm – 4pm

Free entry

Visit the Toowoomba Regional Art Gallery website.

Art Frenzi Art Factory

575-577 Ruthven St, Toowoomba (next to Hanna’s Department Store)

07 4638 9041

0403 864 000

Open: Tuesday to Friday 9am – 5pm, Saturday 9am – 4pm

Experienced guidance provided by in-house artist Maryika Welter

A place of expression or application of creative skill and imagination, typically in a visual form such as painting. You be the artist! No previous painting ability required

Archery

Toowoomba Company of Archers Inc.

Warrego Highway (5km from Airport) Turn off 500m past new bypass

4634 4586

0418 718 194

www.tcarchers.org.au

A qualified instructor will supply you with suitable equipment with which you can progress at your own pace

All ages

Outdoor & Indoor archery

Bicycles

Criterium Track

Toowoomba Showgrounds, 30 Harvey Rd, Glenvale

131 872

Available to cyclists of all skill levels

Free for public use (not available if the track has been booked for a special event

A notice board at the venue will indicate when open/closed

Bicycle Hire – Jonny Sprockets

103 Russell St, Toowoomba

07 4564 9615

Phone ahead to book or send message via Facebook even on weekends

Toowoomba Cycle Route Maps

Toowoomba Loops

131 782

www.tr.qld.gov.au (Facilities & Recreation > Recreational Cycling)

Mountain Bikes

Toowoomba Escarpment Bushwalks

Jubilee Park

131 872

www.tr.qld.gov.au (Facilities & Recreation > Recreational Cycling > beginners guide to mountain bike riding)

Bushwalking

Escarpment Bushwalks

Various Locations

1800 331 155

For more information, please refer to the Walks & Trails Handout

Camping

Fishing & Camping in Queensland’s Western Downs

Various locations

1800 331 155

For more information, please refer to the Fishing & Camping in Queensland’s Western Downs Brochure

Various National Park Brochures

Game

Tick Tock Escape Room

12 Russell St, Toowoomba 4350

07 5461 2183

Real-life escape game waiting for you!

Family, friends and corporate events

Gaming

iPlay Toowoomba

Grand Central Shopping Centre, Margaret St, Toowoomba 4350

4512 6500

For the little kids and the little kids at heart, age is no limit at this arcade, iPlay is sure to have something to entertain anyone.

Gardens

Boyce Garden & Rainforest

6 Range St, Toowoomba 4350

4632 3737

Open daily 9am – 4pm

Brindabella Country Garden

Cnr New England Hwy & Quinland Rd, Highfields 4352

4696 8440

Open Thursday to Saturday 9am – 4pm

Open Sunday 9am – 1pm

Gumbi Gumbi Gardens

USQ, West St, Toowoomba 4350

07 4631 2627

The Gardens honour the First Peoples of Australia and symbolise the pathway to recognition

Laurel Bank Scented Gardens

Toowoomba Parks & Recreation

Herries St, Toowoomba 4350

131 782

Japanese Garden

Off West St through USQ, Toowoomba 4350

4631 2627

Group Tour Bookings available

Peacehaven Botanical Gardens

56 Kuhls Rd, Highfields 4352

4630 8667

Queens Park Garden

Cnr Lindsay & Campbell Sts, Toowoomba 4350

131 782

Spring Bluff Railway Station

Murphy’s Creek Rd, Toowoomba 4350

4688 6883

Contact Claire McGovern for more details

The State Rose Garden in Newtown Park

Holberton St, Toowoomba 4350

0429 115 140

Contact Lorraine for more details

Golf / Mini Golf

Borneo Barracks Golf Club

New England Highway, Cabarlah

4696 6396 (Pro Shop)

www.borneobarracksgolfclub.com.au

Phone to make an appointment

Open to public (driver’s license ID needed)

Members only with guests allowed

Eustondale Golf

88 Euston Rd, Toowoomba 4350

4630 2220 (Pro Shop)

www.eustondalegolf.com.au

No booking required

Toowoomba Golf Club

Rowbotham St, Toowoomba 4350

4635 4182 (Pro Shop)

www.toowoombagolfclub.com.au

Phone to make an appointment

Social players welcome

The City Golf Club

254 South St, Toowoomba 4350

4635 4800 (Pro Shop)

www.citygolf.com.au

Phone to make an appointment

Social players welcome

Horse Riding

Cowboy Up Trail Riding

160 Rocky Gully Rd, Emu Creek

4698 4772

All rides include tuition and well trained Quarter Horses using top quality equipment. Helmets provided

Appointment required

Splendacrest Stables

2 Geitz Rd, Preston

0438 309 458 – Jay Randall

Lessons from $50 by appointment

Guided trail rides from beginner to experienced riders

Lakes

Lake Cooby

North of Toowoomba through Highfields

4688 6540

Toowoomba’s Three Lakes

Lake Cressbrook

North of Toowoomba towards Crows Nest

4688 6540

Toowoomba’s Three Lakes

Lake Perseverance

North of Toowoomba towards Crows Nest

4688 6540

Toowoomba’s Three Lakes

Miniature Railway

Lion’s Train – Happy Harry

Lion’s Park playground at Picnic Point (leaves from near the rocket)

Operates Sundays 12-3pm weather permitting

Miniature Railway Lemway Park, Kearneys Spring

Lemway St, Toowoomba 4350

4635 5248

Operates 3rd Sunday 11am – 4pm, weather permitting

Highfields Pioneer Village

73 Wirraglen Rd, Highfields 4352

4696 6309

Operates last Sunday of the month 10am – 2:30pm and additional special events

Model Railway Club

DDMRC Inc Museum & Display Building

Toowoomba Showgrounds, Glenvale Rd

4638 0397

www.ddmrc.com.au

Meetings: Wed 7:30pm and Sat 2:30pm

Museums

Carbethon Folk Museum & Pioneer Village, Crows Nest

New England Highway, Crows Nest

4698 1776

Thur 10am – 3pm, Sun 1 – 5pm

Public Holidays 10am – 3pm

Other times by appointment

Cobb + Co Museum

27 Lindsay St, Toowoomba 4350

4639 1971

Book for school holiday activities

Downs Steam Tourist Railway & Museum

16 Cambooya St, Drayton

4630 2358

www.downssteam.com

Open Tue, Thurs & Sat 10am – 2pm

Australian Army Flying Museum

Swartz Barracks, Museum Drive, Oakey QLD 4401

4577 7666

Open Wednesday to Sunday only 10am – 3pm

Guided tours – booking essential with 24 hrs notice required

Jessie’s Cottage

Jessie Lane, Murphy’s Creek

4630 5084

Sat – Mon 10am to 3pm

Jondaryan Woolshed

264 Jondaryan=-Evanslea Rd, Jondaryan

4692 2229

7 days

Main Roads Heritage Centre

2-22 Mutze St, Toowoomba

4633 2506

By appointment 10am – 4pm Mon to Fri

Pioneer Historical Village, Pittsworth

Pioneer Way, Pittsworth

4693 1997

Open weekdays 10am – 4pm. Other times by appointment

Pioneer Park, Dalby

17 Black St, Dalby

4662 4760

Open daily 8am – 5pm (4pm in winter)

Pioneer Park, Highfields

73 Wirraglen Rd, Highfields 4352

4696 6309

Open daily 10am – 4pm

Scotty’s Garage Museum & 1950s Diner (next to The Barn)

1709 Flagstone Creek Rd

4697 5334

Open Friday 10am – 3pm, Saturday & Sunday 8am – 5pm, other times by appointment

Fee for entry: Adults $8, Child (under 15years) $2, Family $20

Diner available to hire for venue

Southern Cross Museum / Highfields Pioneer Village

73 Wirraglen Rd, Highfields 4350

4696 6309

Open daily 10am – 4pm

Vintage Museum, Nobby

6 Tooth St, Nobby

4696 3376

Open Fri, Sat, Sun 10am – 3pm. Other times by arrangement

Yarraman Heritage Centre

26 Millar St, Yarraman

4163 8111

Open 7 days 9am – 3pm. Closed Good Friday & Christmas Day

Zuccolini’s Aerotec

Hangar H – Toowoomba Airport – off Greenwattle St, Toowoomba 4350

4633 1315

Free Entry

Open Mon – Fri 9am to 4pm. Closed weekends

Music

Kindermusik (Music for children 0 – 7 years)

9/100 Hill St, Toowoomba

0488 776 565

Phone for class times

Play Area - Meals

Kids Play Area – Highfields Tavern

Cnr Highfield & O’Brien Rds, Highfields 4352

4699 6000

Play area while parents enjoy a meal

Kids Play Room – Southern Hotel

893 Ruthven St, Toowoomba

4635 3311

Play area while parents enjoy a meal

Krazy Kids Play Area – Wilsonton Hotel

40 Richmond Dr, Toowoomba

4634 2033

Play area while parents enjoy a meal

Play Centres

Chipmunks Playland & Cafe

Shop 11, Bernoth Centre, 663-667 Ruthven St, Toowoomba

4613 0600

www.chipmunks.com.au/toowoomba/

Indoor playground, on-site cafe, multiple ages zones: Baby (under 2), Toddler (under 5) & Main Zones (5-11 years)

Inflatable World

31 Spencer St, Harristown, Toowoomba

4635 9999

www.inflatableworldoz.com.au/stadiums/towoomba

Term Hours: Sat & Sun 10am – 4pm, Mon 10am – 1pm

School Holidays: Mon to Thurs 10am – 3pm, Fri to Sun 10am – 4pm

Private Functions: After hours (please book)

iPlay Cafe & Play Centre

323 Ruthven St, Toowomba

4638 7477

Open 7 days 9am – 2:30pm

Alternate hours for school and public holidays

1 – 12 years old $9.50. Adults and 13 years & older FREE

Two party rooms for hire

Playgrounds

Relax or be active – There’s a park for you

Various Locations

4688 6540

Please refer to Relax or be active for details

Skating

Skate Bowl: Blue Mountain Heights

Flynn Street, Toowoomba

Please refer to Toowoomba Pathways for details

Skate Bowl: City

Hume Street, Toowoomba (opposite Queen’s Park)