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. No matter when you visit, you'll discover rolling plains, vibrant country towns, bright sunflower farms and quaint hamlets.

Best of both worlds Toowoomba can provide you with everything you need and want from a big city, while also providing you with the gorgeous countryside right on your doorstep. If you are looking for a new home, Toowoomba should be your first choice.

Toowoomba has a warm humid subtropical climate (with warm summers and cool winters). Compared to other parts of Queensland, Toowoomba experiences more frequent high winds, hail, frost and fog and is considered cooler than many other towns and cities in Queensland.

that the aboriginal interpretation for "reeds in the swamp" Woomba Woomba was used as the original source. that the word Toowoomba was taken from the aboriginal term for a native melon "Toowoom" or "Choowoom" which grew plentifully in the township.