Marian and I spent four days in Toowoomba from 19 September to enjoy the Carnival of Flowers in its 75th year. We also visited Marian’s early family homes and those of her family. On our last full day we did a long road trip to the west of Dalby to see familiar towns.
Toowoomba at night from our excellent accommodation at The Oaks
On our first day we obtained copious information from the Tourist Information Centre and planned our own route visiting the main parks and a couple of winning gardens where parking allowed.
Queens Park
Queens Park with crowds removed
Queens Park
Marian attended the first Carnival of Flowers in 1950
From the viewing platform at Laurel Bank Park
We had to queue to get this selfie
Impromptu picnic at Mt Lofty Lookout
View along the range from Prince Henry Drive
In a bower of the winning front garden on Bourke St
A category winner on Neil St had a great veggie garden, the lemon marmalade was not up to scratch though
View from our hotel room balcony
Our great spot to observe the parade opposite the cathedral, just a short walk from our hotel
The parade arrives
Joining in the fun