Toowoomba and the Darling Downs

Overview

Toowoomba, commonly known as the ‘Garden City’, with four distinct seasons, has beautiful heritage buildings and botanical gardens, providing you the perfect place to study.

Just 90 minutes outside of Brisbane, Toowoomba is a modern provincial centre and the gateway to the Darling Downs. Situated adjacent to the fertile Lockyer Valley on the Great Dividing Range, Toowoomba and the Darling Downs offers a rich cultural experience! The region is renowned for its magnificent parks and gardens, scenic views and provider to palate gourmet food and wine culture.

Study Toowoomba

Toowoomba is home a number of to high quality education institutions which provides wide range of study options for international students from schools, English language centers, Vocation Education and training to university studies. University of Southern Queensland’s (USQ) main campus is located in Toowoomba, one of Australia’s largest inland cities, situated just a two hour drive west of Brisbane.

Top things to do in Toowoomba

5 'must-sees'

Experience hands-on history at Cobb+Co. Museum
Marvel at the incredible view from Picnic Point lookout
Visit the authentic Jondaryan Woolshed
Stroll through the Japanese Garden
Enjoy a show at the magnificently restored art deco style Empire Theatre

5 'must-dos'

Enjoy a picnic in one of the region's beautiful parks
Have a hearty meal at a true-blue country pub
Experience spring at its blooming best at the annual Toowoomba Carnival of Flowers
Sample exquisite local food and wine produce (from provider to palate)
Explore the region's scenic tourist drives

Toowoomba and the Darling Downs

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