Toowoomba Trails

20/10/2024

The Strand Cinema is a favourite on our city centre architecture walking tour and we just had to share details of the upcoming Travelling Film Festival as a great way to experience the interior. Wonderful that this 100+ year old cinema is still going strong!

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BCC Cinemas Toowoomba Strand

28/09/2024

We are excited to be exploring the homes of the Caledonian Estate on this sunny Sunday at 9.30. Tickets still available on TryBooking - search Caledonian Estate.

28/09/2024

Looking for something different to do on a sunny Sunday morning in Toowoomba? Explore the ca1904 housing of the Caledonian Estate with guide, local architect Stephanie. Tickets on TryBooking. https://www.trybooking.com/events/landing/1246616

27/09/2024

To mark the end of our TCOF program, we’ve got a huge weekend of walks ahead! If you’re in town for the flowers, stick around for a tour and discover even more of what Toowoomba has to offer. 💐 With 3 tours running, there’s something for all:

⭐️ Toowoomba’s Architecture: Gothic Revival to Art Deco • September 28, 9:30-11:30am
⭐️ Secret Stories & Places of WW2 • September 28, 2-4pm
⭐️ Houses of the Caledonian Estate • September 29, 9:30-11:30am

Plus, receive a complimentary bookmark on every tour!

Links on our page or DM us to secure your tickets 🔒 See you there 👋

27/09/2024

Toowoomba is a city of secrets. Many of these secrets are in full view if only you knew where to look. Come along this Saturday afternoon on TOOWOOMBA TRAILS: SECRET STORIES + PLACES OF WWII and some of these secrets will be revealed. World War 2’s presence is all around us. Join us and explore its legacy.

26/09/2024

Toowoomba Trails - Guided Walking Tours of Toowoomba
Run by locals who love their town as advertised (usually monthly) or by booking

23/09/2024

Hi everyone. As Toowoomba Carnival of Flowers comes to a close this weekend so does Toowoomba Trails Carnival Tour program, We have three fascinating tours on offer for those eager to explore the great city of Toowoomba in greater depth. Starting this Saturday morning join TOOWOOMBA TRAILS ARCHITECTURE CLASSICAL TO ART DECO + MORE exploration of Toowoomba's magnificent architecture. This walk is like a tour around the globe through the ages. You will be amazed at just how diverse Toowoomba's built environment is. Spend Saturday afternoon exploration Toowoomba's intriguing war history on TOOWOOMBA TRAILS: SECRET STORIES + PLACES OF WWII. Visit air raid shelters, know the link between Laurel Bank Park and the American Navy and much much more.
Finally for those intrepid explorers spend Sunday morning exploring one of Toowoomba's earliest suburbs on TOOWOOMBA TRAILS: THE HOUSES OF THE CALEDONIAN ESTATE https://www.facebook.com/events/914890250686324?ref=newsfeed walk.
You just don't know what's here unless explore. Let Toowoomba Trails take you on a wonderful journey into this great city.

For tickets and further information visit https://linktr.ee/toowoombatrails

Members of the Darling Downs Light Horse parading up Margaret Street at the outbreak of WW 2.

Toowoomba Trails - Guided Walking Tours of Toowoomba
Run by locals who love their town as advertised (usually monthly) or by booking

17/09/2024

Visiting Toowoomba Carnival of Flowers and want a special experience this weekend? Why not join Toowoomba Trails on one, or all, of our most popular walks. Gain a new found understanding of the fantastic city of Toowoomba as our local guides unpack its special history. Start on Saturday morning with the TOOWOOMBA TRAILS: HOUSES OF THE CALEDONIAN ESTATE and explore the magnificence of one Toowoomba's first housing estates and home of many Scottish settlers (did you know that Highland games were played in the Estate). The Architecture and quirky stories will give you a wonderful appreciation of this historic suburb. If something more Dark is your forte then join us Saturday afternoon on the TOOWOOMBA TRAILS: DARK SIDE WALKING TOUR . Learn the sordid secrets of the Carnival city and gain insight into the tumultuous history of Toowoomba. Here about the quirky, the horrible, the intriguing, funny and downright evil on this fascinating tour
Can't make this weekend then check out our other tours over Toowoomba Carnival of Flowers and beyond at https://linktr.ee/toowoombatrails

In the photo below the infamous "bagman" Jack Herbert leaves court after being named and shamed in the Fitzgerald report. Herbert had links to notorious SP Bookmakers in Toowoomba and was a frequent visitor to 'collect'

10/09/2024

Australian Railway Historical Society - Queensland Division

Toowoomba is such a fascinating city and yet many of its treasures are hidden. One such treasure are the honour boards at the Toowoomba Railway Station. These boards sit alongside the Mother's Memorial as nationally significant war memorials and yet they are seldom seen. They tell the stories of over 500 railwaymen who served in World War 1, as well as their mates who constructed the boards. What makes them even more fascinating is that we know the military service of every one of the men whose names adorn the boards.
Toowoomba Trails will show you these boards, and much much more, this Sunday as they explore Toowoomba's magnificent Railway Precinct. It really is a gem and so significant in the states history. So join with us especially if you are visiting for Toowoomba Carnival of Flowers and immerse yourself in the wonderful stories and history surrounding the Railway Precinct.
For tickets and further information visit https://www.trybooking.com/events/landing/1237453

10/09/2024

Toowoomba is such a fascinating city and yet many of its treasures are hidden. One such treasure are the honour boards at the Toowoomba Railway Station. These boards sit alongside the Mother's Memorial as nationally significant war memorials and yet they are seldom seen. They tell the stories of over 500 railwaymen who served in World War 1, as well as their mates who constructed the boards. What makes them even more fascinating is that we know the military service of every one of the men whose names adorn the boards.
Toowoomba Trails will show you these boards, and much much more, this Sunday as they explore Toowoomba's magnificent Railway Precinct. It really is a gem and so significant in the states history. So join with us especially if you are visiting for Toowoomba Carnival of Flowers and immerse yourself in the wonderful stories and history surrounding the Railway Precinct.
For tickets and further information visit https://www.trybooking.com/events/landing/1237453

09/09/2024

Visiting Toowoomba Carnival of Flowers and want a special experience this weekend? Why not join Toowoomba Trails on one, or all, of our most popular walks. Gain a new found understanding of the fantastic city of Toowoomba as our local guides unpack its special history. Start on Saturday morning with the TOOWOOMBA TRAILS: GRAND HOMES & COTTAGES OF THE MORT ESTATE and explore the magnificence of Toowoomba's first housing estate. The Architecture and quirky stories will give you a wonderful appreciation of this historic suburb. If something more Dark is your forte then join us Saturday afternoon on the TOOWOOMBA TRAILS: DARK SIDE WALKING TOUR . Learn the sordid secrets of the Carnival city and gain insight into the tumultuous history of Toowoomba. Finally the grand finale, Sunday morning, explore Toowoomba's heritage crown, its railway precinct on the Toowoomba Trails Tracks of Time https://portal.trybooking.com/au/event/1237453 walking tour and learn how Toowoomba's railway indelibly shaped Queensland.

So spend a delightful weekend with Toowoomba Trails in the Garden City.

Can't make this weekend then check out our other tours over Toowoomba Carnival of Flowers and beyond.

28/08/2024

Thanks to ABC Southern Queensland for a great conversation about the special place that is Toowoomba. Wind forward to 16.25 to hear for yourself just why reporters Tess and Annie described tour guide Paul as “a wonderful man to have a wander with.”

A lively mix of local news, current affairs, sport, finance, traffic and weather and lifestyle

20/08/2024

We love Toowoomba’s street art! A few favourites from my our laneways walk feature in this post. Thank you for sharing Toowoomba Region🎨🎨🎨

21/07/2024

A reminder for those who have tickets to today’s sold out Dark Side tour to meet at the corner of Lindsay and Margaret Streets, near the Queens Park sign around 1.15pm for a 1.30pm start. The walk will conclude in Russell street be the corner of Victoria street around 3.30

20/07/2024

MISSED OUT ON THE DARK SIDE TOUR TODAY?
Never fear you can catch it again on September 14 and 22!
Or try one of our other trails to uncover more great stories of rail, war, art and architecture in Toowoomba. You can find them all via our linktr.ee page.

Toowoomba walking tours featuring history, houses, art, culture & architecture

20/07/2024

ART + ARCHITECTURE WALKING TOUR
STARTS AT THE CUBE HOTEL 10.30AM
SUNDAY JULY 21
TICKETS AVAILABLE ON TRYBOOKING
https://www.trybooking.com/COTQR

Starting at the Cube Hotel, formerly the Courthouse Hotel, this walk features an electrifying mix of architecture and street art found in the surrounding streets, village green and laneways. Explore with local architect Stephanie and uncover a range of fine historic buildings and award-winning modern architectural places. Hidden among these buildings, and the spaces between, is a surprising amount of street art, by local and international artists. Ticket price includes a warm drink along the way!

Don’t forget to wear your comfortable walking shoes and dress for outdoors!

13/07/2024

Exploring Newstead House Brisbane for Brisbane Open House and who should I come across…….. Toowoomba’s very own James Taylor! Our Mort Estate tour starts at his home in Toowoomba, Clifford House (now the home of Gips Restaurant).

13/07/2024

Brisbane Open House 2024 begins. So excited to be volunteering for the Love & Kindness Project at the New Farm Library. I am here until 1pm and then off to Newstead House this afternoon and BRISBANE POWERHOUSE all day tomorrow with Paul!