David Smiedt

Whoever said you needed to go to the beach to relax definitely hasn’t been to Toowoomba. Queensland’s largest inland city is the type of place where you can actually slow down and smell the roses – quite literally. It’s home to Australia’s iconic Toowoomba Carnival of Flowers, an annual event that sees the city come alive with music, parades and blooming bouquets. Read on to discover what you need to add to your next Toowoomba itinerary.

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