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Steeped in history and natural beauty Toowoomba and the Golden West offer plenty to see and do. Enjoy the tree lined streets, crisp mountain air and perfect picnic spots with breathtaking vistas. Stroll through the vast array of markets, delightful antique stores and art galleries. Visit the Aussie pubs, stunning national parks or stay on a farm and enjoy the freshwater fishing. Visit Toowoomba and the Golden West and experience rural Australia at its finest. |
- Stay in Golden West this weekend!
Golden West Reviews
TOOWOOMBA, GOLDEN WEST CAPITAL, Thursday, 17 July 2008
Fresh flowers welcome you as they bloom in the many parks and gardens. City life and country hospitality meet together for a very pleasant relaxing experience. Traditional shops mix with large modern shopping centres to make a great retail experience. Cafes offer genuine smiles. There is a good choice of quality restaurants. The city's Empire Theatre has been beautifully restored and is well worth a visit. You can relax at friendly markets or go for country drives. If you want more adventure, try skydiving.
As you enter Toowoomba , stop at the information centre in James Street to find a great list of places to see. These include the German cuckoo clock centre, art galleries, the Cobb & Co museum, Rimfire Winery,and Preston Park Wines. Take a day trip to the Jondaryan Woolshed or the Bunya Mountains. Ask any of the locals, they'll help you find your way to these great attractions.
Don't miss Picnic Point, just 2 km from the city centre. You'll enjoy the crisp mountain air and look look down toward Brisbane over the beautiful lush landscape.
September is CARNIVAL OF FLOWERS time in Toowoomba. This includes a traditional country street parade, floats are decorated in fresh flowers. Many parks and private gardens are also open for visitors. Easter is also a great time to visit Toowoomba, the city erupts in carnival atmosphere called EASTERFEST when it hosts Australia's largest Christian music festival. This is a great event with many family activities, many camp in the beautiful Queens Park, while others choose one of the many quality motels.
There is a good bus sevice from Brisbane via Greyhound or Toowoomba Transit Coaches. Don't forget to book on Wotif before you go.
Terrific Toowoomba, Monday, 30 June 2008
Something old, new, borrowed and blue, Monday, 30 June 2008
Toowoomba - Mystic City of Love, Tuesday, 01 July 2008
Having not ventured to this town before,
I had no idea what to expect.
Not a typical romantic location,
I held nothing but hope and respect.
When we arrived into town I was immediately surprised,
It was smaller and more intimate than Brisbane, but with more pride.
Relaxed and comforting, 3 years had passed since we'd been a couple.
But alas the hotel had forgotten.
In town for only one night and with an early morning to follow,
I trusted that our fate would soon follow.
We woke, apart, at an hour suited only to those keen to fish in the river.
The wind was blowing, the rain kept flowing and the end to a marathon was not in vision.
Registering for the annual run we were surprised to hear,
That few ventured above the border to run; for fun?
Unable to see 5 metres ahead,
The wind and fog encouraged us to forge ahead.
Had the rain not turned to steam as it hit our shoulders,
We were certain to have become much colder.
As I finished and felt my legs as they burned,
It was nothing as I witnessed the satisfaction that my true love had earned.
The pride that I felt as she crossed the line,
Was surpassed by the feeling that I knew she was mine.
On the long drive home, back to the southern state,
I wondered as to when, next we would date.
Never had I dreamt the result of the trip,
But Toowoomba to all, I would certainly tip.
Toowoomba beautiful Toowoomba, Tuesday, 01 July 2008
