Darling Downs Travel Destinations & Towns
South West Queensland
Toowoomba
Known as the
"Garden
City"
of Queensland,
toowoomba is situated
on the
crest
of the
Great
Dividing
Range
700
metres
above
sea
level.
Toowoomba
enjoys
panoramic
views,
rich
volcanic
soil
and
endless
activities.
Enjoy
any
number
of over
150
public
parks
throughout
Toowoomba
and
the
region.
Many
of these
parklands
are
being
cultured
to represent
a variety
of international
themes.
Throughout
the
city,
one
can
already
visit
a well
established
Japanese
Garden,
New
Zealand
themed
park
and
lake
area,
and
a wetlands
of the
world
area.
During
our
famous
Springtime
celebration known
as the
"Carnival
of Flowers",
the
city
of Toowoomba
comes
alive
with
vibrant
colour
and
festive
spirit.
During
this
time
many
magnificent
private
gardens
are
also
open
for
viewing
by the
public.
There
are
many
adventure
activities
to enjoy
in and
around
Toowoomba.
Choose
from
early
morning
hot
air
balloon
flights,
to Harley
Davidson
motorcycle
rides,
to abseiling,
to sky
diving,
to horse
riding,
to golf,
tennis,
swimming
and
fishing.
Clifton
Clifton
is located
45km
south
of Toowoomba.
This
area
is rich
in horse
and
cattle
studs,
as well
as grain
and
small
cropping
properties.
The
area
is also
becoming
known
for
the
large
peanut
growing
industry
that
it supports.
Cambooya
The
Cambooya
Shire
prides
itself
on being
regarded
as the
pick
of the
scenic
Darling
Downs.
Cambooya
is one
the
richest
agricultural
areas
in the
region,
with
a diverse
range
of farming
techniques
implemented.
Many
well
known
horse
studs
can
be found
nestled
in the
undulating
hills
and
on the
rich-soiled
plains.
Crow's
Nest
The
town
of Crow's
Nest
was
affectionately named
after
the
local
Aboriginal
Jimmy
Crow
who
made
his
home
inside
a hollow
tree.
Situated
on the
New
England
Highway
north
from
Toowoomba,
Crow's
Nest
is in
a very
scenic
area
on the
Great
Dividing
Range.
The
Crows
Nest
Creek
runs
through
the
Valley
of the
Diamonds,
a deep
gorge
in Crow's Nest
National
Park.
Pittsworth
Situated
in the
Darling
Downs,
Pittsworth
is the
centre
of one
of the
prime
agricultural
areas
of the
world.
A combination
of forested
hill
country
and
rich
black
soil
plains
contribute
to major
productivity
for
a massive
agricultural
industry.
The
town's
streets
are
lined
with
magnificent
Jacaranda
and
Silky
Oak
trees
which
are
alive
with
colour
during
the spring.
The
old
world
wealth
and
charm
of Pittsworth
district
can
be seen
in some
of the
historical
landmarks.
The
existing
ANZ
Bank
building
which
stands
prominently
in the
main
street
of town,
is a
magnificent
heritage
listed
example
of early
Queensland
architecture.
The
St.
Andrews
Church
is another
'must
see'
in Pittsworth,
with
its
majestic
stained
glass
windows
that have
been
hailed
as amongst
the
most
beautiful
in Australia.
The
Historical
Society's
Pioneer
Park
has
an excellent
collection
of many
historical
buildings
and
artifacts
of local
significance.
The
town
provides
modern
facilities,
a comprehensive
range
of shops
and
a number
of choices
in accommodation.
Sport
and
recreation
activities
include
bowls,
golf,
tennis,
squash,
basketball,
swimming
and
fishing
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