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australia, Brisbane, Darling Downs, Laurel Bank Park, Photography, Picnic Point, Queensland, Toowoomba, Toowoomba Carnival of Flowers, travel
It was only about an hour and a half drive to Toowoomba from Brisbane. Toowoomba (nicknamed The Garden City) is a city in the Darling Downs region of Queensland about 125 k’s west from Brisbane by road. The Darling Downs is a farming region on the western slopes of the Great Dividing Mountain range.
Annually this garden city puts on a spectacular garden show called the Toowoomba Carnival of Flowers. Toowoomba Carnival of Flowers is a cultural party featuring a floral parade, local food and produce, regional wine, entertainment and all things spring. Toowoomba is a beautiful city all year round but especially during Carnival of Flowers.
Our first stop was at the top of the range at picnic point where we stopped for morning tea. The views from picnic point looking east are outstanding.
From Picnic point we drove to Laurel Bank park. All the gardens around Toowoomba are beautiful in September for Carnival of Flowers, but Laurel Bank Park is one of my favourites, and is a must see. We always make sure that we go up the viewing platform for the best photos and to really see the theme of the gardens each year.
We wandered throughout the magnificent gardens taking in the diverse array of flowers, colour and design.
The beds were covered with mixtures of flowers that provided colour, levels and designs with each being unique in their own way.
The wisteria arch was covered with flowers and the scent within the tunnel was amazing.
The gardens are offset by the range of topiary items scattered throughout the park.
All the parks and gardens around the area are spectacular and the resident’s gardens are just as good. We visited 3 of the private winning gardens which were fabulous. It was just astounding to see the amount of effort put into these gardens and an absolute pleasure to meet some of their creators.
Toowoomba shines in September. The generosity of the home gardeners to open their gates and share their gardening secrets to the world is wonderful. The impressive public parks and gardens make for a complete picture of spring. The colours of spring bring the city to life with a sense of community seeing visitors from all nations share picnics and fun in the parks and gardens. A Big thank you to the gardeners of the Garden City in Spring.
Beautiful!
Just beautiful Lyn, I have never been before but now will make it a must do.
Thanks so much x
Thanks Donna, you would love it as you are a garden lover. Lyn x
Gorgeous. Must put it on the calendar for next year.
If you are in the area I can highly recommend it. Be wonderful to stay there for a few days also. Thanks, Lyn
It’s looking at photos like this that make me envious of people who are able to have a (beautiful) garden in their backyard. So many colours. Looks fun!
I know. It sure takes a lot of work and commitment. Thanks Lyn
Wow – such beautiful gardens. Really something. :)
Thanks Lynette. Pretty fabulous hey. Lyn
Your photos are stunning and captured the real essence of what Toowoomba is all about. I lived and worked there back in 2004 – 2006 when the drought had hit hard. They still put on a magnificent display however it was mostly drought resistant plants and cacti. The water levels were so bad, I think our nearest dam was down to 5%. Water filters had to be fitted in our restaurant and home due to the white liquid coming out of the taps. Our restaurant was also checked to make sure we had water saving devices. It was a tough time. Its still such a beautiful place xx
I know about that drought living here in Brisbane. It has been a very dry winter so you can see where everything is dry again which made these gardens even more special. Thanks. Lyn
Lets hope for more rain then xx
Very lovely colours!
Spectacular considering how dry our winter has been. Thanks Lyn
Wow, how beautiful
It sure is Katelon, thanks Lyn
Stunning!!
Beautiful blog Lyn I was in Toowoomba for so many carnival of flowers with the boys when they were little as Paul was born there and his grand parents lived there. It bought back many lovely memories thank you. 💟🌺
Thanks Leah. It is a lovely city with glorious gardens and a beautiful place to spend time. Lyn 😚
Such splendour… magnificent gardens indeed! Lovely write and photos. 🙂
Thanks Iris. It really was stunning despite a very dry winter. Lyn
A pleasure, Lyn.
Makes you feel that Spring is really in the air. Xx
It sure does although it was quite a wintry day when we were there. Thanks Lyn 💜
What a stimulating experience for your olfactory and visual senses with a visit to these spectacular gardens. A must visit annual experience..
It really was thanks Gail. Just such a lovely way to spend a few hours or days
Stunning photographs of flowers!!!!!
Love the colorful flowers
These flowers are so beautiful Lyn.
It is well done with lots of love. Thanks Sue
I was excited to see your post as recently I watched an episode of Gardening Australia and they showed one of the residents gardens which was just wonderful. This just backed up my desire to visit next year. Thanks.
Thanks. It was a super day. I also enjoy gardening Australia. Lyn
These folks are impressive. So much talent – and a lot of work, besides. I hadn’t heard of this festival before, so I was glad to read about it here. Thanks!
Carnival of Flowers is simply fabulous. I have been several times and enjoy it each time
What an impressively written article! Very, insightful
Thank you. It is a fantastic event. Lyn
The flowers are beautiful. I have been to Australia and absolutely love it! Great read.
Blessings,
Ann Marie Ruby | https://annmarieruby.com
Thanks Ann Marie, Australia has a lot to offer, so pleased that you loved it. Lyn
Wow colourful wold of more