Our Towns

Just 20 minutes north of Toowoomba, the quaint village of Cabarlah features specialty shops, cafés and restaurants are located along the highway, together with the Black Forest Hill Grandfather and Cuckoo Clock Centre.

Check out the monthly markets or stop for a hearty meal at the Farmers Arms Tavern, the longest continually licensed pub in Queensland.

The village of Cambooya is 22km south of Toowoomba. It is in the heart of Steele Rudd country with the Australian author Arthur Hoey Davis raised in nearby Emu Creek.

In the main street, The Bull and Barley Inn reflects its original 1900s old world atmosphere, with memorabilia and photographs adorning the walls and beverages still chilled in the Inn’s original cedar chiller box.

Renowned for cotton production, Cecil Plains 1 hour west of Toowoomba is now home to one of the largest cotton gins in the southern hemisphere.

By day, explore the cotton-covered countryside and at night, rest your head at the historic Cecil Plains Homestead B&B and immerse yourself in memorabilia and ghost stories from another time. 85 km west of Toowoomba.

55km south of Toowoomba, Clifton’s quintessential country town streetscape is surrounded by wide fertile farmlands producing wheat, cattle, sunflowers and honey.

To truly experience the town, take the self-guided Clifton Heritage Walking Trail which incorporates 43 sites, commencing from the heritage railway station and finishing at the cemetery. The Darling Downs Zoo is also nearby.

The country village of Cooyar is 92km north of Toowoomba and is surrounded by scenic drives, rich farmlands and the beautiful Palms National Park.

The hand-dug and heritage listed Muntapa Rail Tunnel is also nearby and is now home to a colony of bent-winged bats.

Early risers can often spot a platypus or two in play in the nearby Cooyar Creek – for the best vantage point, visit the suspension bridge in Swinging Bridge Park.

Perched on the crest of the Great Dividing Range 43km north of Toowoomba, Crows Nest is home to heritage antique shops, cafes, galleries and a museum.

Pick up picnic supplies from nearby Crows Nest Soft Drinks and Bunnyconnellen Olive Grove to enjoy in nearby Crows Nest National Park.

35kms north of Toowoomba, Goombungee is famous for its magnificent jacaranda and silky oak trees. These beautiful trees form the backdrop of the local Jacaranda Day Festival held in early November.

The town is rich in history and has a museum with local collections and access to family history.

At over 700 metres above sea level and 32km north east of Toowoomba, Hampton is the heart of the high country, close to stunning national parks and home to a thriving arts community.

Join the locals in May for the Hampton Festival, a celebration of regional food, wine and music, along with the creativity of the region’s artists and craftspeople.

Just a 15-minute drive north from Toowoomba, Highfields is a booming community filled with boutique cafes, speciality stores, parks and gardens.

Take the time to stop along the New England Highway at the Village Green to discover the Chocolate Cottage and other speciality stores before visiting the Highfields Pioneer Historical Village.

Follow the Warrego Highway 40-minutes west of Toowoomba and you will discover the township of Jondaryan, home to Queensland’s oldest operating shearing shed.

Visitors to the Woolshed at Jondaryan can stroll back in time through historic buildings, machinery and collections that showcase the rich cultural and pastoral history of the region.

Take a quiet side-track from the Warrego Highway just 15 minutes west of Toowoomba to find the hamlet of Kingsthorpe.

Hike the walking trail from Mt Kingsthorpe Park lookout to the summit for expansive views of the region and a glimpse of the original rainforests that once covered the entire mountain.

An hour south-west from Toowoomba you’ll find Millmerran, a town that does much to preserve its past and keep its pioneering history alive. Visit its famous Australian Camp Oven Festival in the first weekend of October every two years.

For a local history lesson, take in the panoramic views from Commodore Peak Lookout where a series of murals depict the region’s history and how the town developed.

Nobby is a historic town 40 minutes south of Toowoomba and home to Rudd’s Pub, dedicated to author Steele Rudd who found his inspiration here for his stories in “On Our Selection”.

Today, there are still plenty of local characters to yarn around the bar with and you’ll find the walls adorned with an extensive display of historic memorabilia and photographs of the area’s pioneering past.

30 minutes north west of Toowoomba, Oakey offers visitors a real country experience with genuine country hospitality and a deep connection with the town’s rich pioneering history.

Explore the Australian Army Flying Museum to discover aircraft used by the Australian Army since World War II or learn more about the everyday lifestyle of the town’s forebears at the Oakey Historical Museum.

Just off the Gore Highway 35 minutes’ drive from Toowoomba is Pittsworth, home to some of the richest farming land in Australia.

Enjoy a country town feel and a strong sense of history here showcased at the Pittsworth Pioneer Village, surrounded by cotton and grain growing farmlands.

Home to a National Park, two lakes and some of the best country hideaways, you only need to travel 50 kilometres north of Toowoomba to discover Ravensbourne.

Take a moment to snap a photo at Gus Beutel Lookout for panoramic views of the Great Dividing Range and Lockyer Valley before heading into Ravensbourne National Park to hike the short and scenic walking trails.

Best known for its heritage listed Railway Station, discover the Spring Bluff valley tucked into the ranges 20 minutes  north of Toowoomba.

Spring Bluff Railway Station is a favourite day trip for visitors, with the landscaped gardens and steam train rides attracting thousands for the spring exhibit during Toowoomba Carnival of Flowers.

As Queensland’s largest inland City, Toowoomba retains country charm with a growing urban coffee culture and street art scene.

Also known as the Garden City, Toowoomba is home to hundreds of parks and gardens as well as the iconic Carnival of Flowers spring event.

Fringed by hoop pine plantation forests, bunya pines and grazing countryside, Yarraman sits at the juncture of the D’Aguilar and New England Highways 1 hour 30 minutes’ drive north of Toowoomba.

Walkers, cyclists and horse riders can enjoy the Brisbane Valley Rail Trail commencing in Yarraman and traversing through farmland, forests and country towns along the 161-kilometre track.