One half of the building was originally the home of the Toowoomba Electric Light and Power Co, the other is a modern extension. I wasn’t able to get access to the theatre during our visit sadly, but hopefully we can arrange something in the not too distant future. Thank you for the kind words. If you are a resident of another country or region, please select the appropriate version of Tripadvisor for your country or region in the drop-down menu. Share Gentle Yoga for Terrible Times with your friends. To be honest, we shy away from hotel breakfasts in favour of local cafes, but in this instance, dawdling on Potters’ sun-drenched garden terrace over a serving of Eggs Benny and a latte is probably up there with the best breakfast experiences in the city. Our country gates are now open for all Queensland and Northern New South Wales travellers. Check out the grungy Ground Up Espresso Bar for their selection of ‘back alley bites’, or mosey on over to Milk and Honey Espresso Bar on the edge of the CBD for some Scandi-style simplicity. Share The Permaculture Potager - A Garden for Food and Pleasure with your friends. Adam travelled as a guest of Potters Boutique Hotel Toowoomba. The most popular things to do in Highfields with kids according to Tripadvisor travelers are: Hotels near (WTB) Brisbane West Wellcamp Airport, Points of Interest & Landmarks in Highfields, Things to do near Peacehaven Botanic Park, See all attractions in Highfields on Tripadvisor, See all outdoor activities in Highfields on Tripadvisor, See all kid friendly things to do in Highfields on Tripadvisor. In fact, there’s something for pretty much everyone here. Share Philosophical Discussion for 2021 Prospective Parents with your friends. 8, Sat, Nov 7, 2020 6:00 PM PST (-08:00) + 7 more event, A FEMINIST'S GUIDE TO BOTANY: Online Botanical Painting Session. Right in the heart of town, new kid on the block, The Rock, is a stylish gastropub offering a good selection of well-priced mains (including five cuts of steak). Winter temperatures drop to a daytime average of 17 (and 10 to 13 degrees overnight). Toowoomba has two creeks that frame the city centre and converge into one at its northern point. Save Comedy Crossing: The Animal Crossing Standup Comedy Show to your collection. For more information please review our cookie policy. Subscribe to our newsletter and get 10% off your first booking. Adam worked as a travel consultant for a number of years with Flight Centre before taking up the opportunity to travel the world himself as host of the TV series Tour the World on Network Ten. Unlike much of the state, you get a distinct autumn in this neck of the Queensland woods (the Japanese maples in Ju Raku En — Toowoomba’s celebrated Japanese Garden — are stunning at that time of year). While in Highfields, one of the region’s sweetest retail experiences is close at hand. Welcome to the hub of what is happening in and around Toowoomba! Save Therapy Live Sport - Swim Bike Run to your collection. Your email address will not be published. History buffs will love exploring the region’s rich colonial heritage and taking in the incredible period architecture, while cool kids can seek of the city’s emerging laneway culture and street art scene. Rushing about from one attraction to the next is generally the lot of travellers, but in the case of Toowoomba, you have the perfect antidote. 5 more historical stays in Southern Queensland Country. The top attractions to visit in Highfields are: What are the best outdoor activities in Highfields? Having recently undergone a $500-million redevelopment, Toowoomba’s behemoth Grand Central shopping complex covers three or four city blocks and brings 160 specialty retailers together under one vast roof. Save 2020 Ain't Cancelled Series to your collection. The most popular things to do in Highfields with kids according to Tripadvisor travellers are: Hotels near (WTB) Brisbane West Wellcamp Airport, Points of Interest & Landmarks in Highfields, Things to do near Peacehaven Botanic Park, See all attractions in Highfields on Tripadvisor, See all outdoor activities in Highfields on Tripadvisor, See all kid friendly things to do in Highfields on Tripadvisor. We went for the more characterful front. You can explore by location, what's popular, our top picks, free stuff... you got this. The smashed avo is to keel over for. This is the version of our website addressed to speakers of English in the United States. Toowoomba has two creeks that frame the city centre and converge into one at its northern point. and provide you with a customised experience. Adjacent to City Hall in the CBD is the Toowoomba Regional Art Gallery, which seamlessly melds the old and the new. Thanks, Adam for a wonderful tour and a guide to waltz me through all those places I pass by in wonderment. What are the top attractions to visit in Highfields? Highfields Pioneer Village; Toowoomba for history lovers. Adjacent to the CBD, Queens Park consists of sprawling parkland and a more formal Botanical Garden in the north-eastern corner. Ready? Visit top-rated & must-see attractions. The menu is southern comfort food through and through, there’s live music, and patrons can peace out with their pooches in the beer garden. Save A FEMINIST'S GUIDE TO BOTANY: Online Botanical Painting Session to your collection. 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. Overlooking the undulating patchwork of farms, grazing land and forested hills that make up the Lockyer Valley, and fronting the agricultural Darling Downs region to the west, the fifth largest urban centre in Queensland and the second largest inland city in the country (behind Canberra) sits at a lofty 700 metres above sea level. One half of the building was originally the home of the Toowoomba Electric Light and Power Co, the other is a modern extension. Either way, this is a great all-rounder, with a diverse menu of Aussie bistro-stye favs and a way more than decent wine list. There’s also a café and giftshop. Kids will lovely the whimsical topiaries. 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For art lovers who like to take it outside, you’ll find street artscapes in nooks and crannies across the city centre (including a beautiful piece on the rear wall of the Art Gallery itself). 8 to your collection. Those on the trail of Australia’s ‘bigs’ will find one of the latest additions here. He has travelled extensively through Europe, Asia, North America, Africa and the Middle East. The most popular things to do in Highfields with kids according to Tripadvisor travellers are: Highfields Pioneer Village; Spring Bluff Railway Station; Peacehaven Botanic Park; See all kid friendly things to do in Highfields on Tripadvisor $ more, Things to Do in Highfields, Australia - Highfields Attractions. While it could so easily have overpowered the heritage CBD completely, the centre’s exterior design is actually very sympathetic to its setting. And the city certainly makes the most of it, with its multitude of manicured gardens — profuse with colour in spring and delightfully relaxed and shady for the rest of the year. Whether you're a local, new in town or just cruising through we've got loads of great tips and events. Toowoomba Region & other destinations. Share WBLS Circle of Sisters 2020 with your friends. Save STBC Church Service to your collection. And life here is literally a walk in the park as you explore some 250 cool-climate-enhanced gardens and green spaces. The top attractions to visit in Highfields are: What are the best outdoor activities in Highfields? Do you have any tips to add to our Toowoomba travel guide? Image courtesy of Tourism and Events Queensland. Just a short drive north from Toowoomba, Highfields is a booming community filled with boutique cafes, speciality stores, parks and gardens. We really appreciate it. Café culture has breathed new life into once forgotten civic spaces like Domestic Lane and Seales Walk. or by continuing to use Eventbrite, you agree. Required fields are marked *. It’s just a short stroll to Grand Central and the city centre, and four minutes’ walk to Laurel Bank Park. Swing by the excellent Toowoomba Visitor Information Centre first (located by the East Creek, just a short drive south of the city centre) and pick up a self-guided walking tour map, which will take you past the honey-coloured splendour of the former Post Office (dating back to the 1880s), the gloriously ornate Strand Theatre (head in for a look at the interior even if you’re not seeing a movie), the much loved Art Deco Empire Theatre, and the grand red bricked beauty of City Hall, constructed in 1900. If you feel the need to splash some cash during your stay in town, this is the place to do it. 8 with your friends. Save WBLS Circle of Sisters 2020 to your collection. Empire Theatre. You’ll end up spending at least a couple of hours here. Highfields Fine Art. Our Deluxe King room was beautifully presented with contemporary artworks and a stylish and well-appointed bathroom. Share STBC Church Service with your friends. Don’t miss the chance to scoff down a slab of freshly baked damper (prepared daily in a traditional brick oven), smeared with golden syrup and accompanied by a cosie-clad pot of tea. We would love to hear from you. Rug up! Sorry to the rest of our interstate friends, you’ll have to wait a little bit longer before visiting us but we’ll look after everything for when it is safe for you to travel. The Chocolate Cottage occupies a restored 19th century school building and offers sixty different types of handmade chocolates, lovingly crafted on site. Fri, Oct 30, 6:00 PM. Share Transition To Adulthood Month Launch 2020 with your friends.

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