Why go
- City in Queensland, Australia.
- Served by Toowoomba Wellcamp Airport (WTB).
History
Toowoomba is a city on the border of the South East Queensland and Darling Downs regions of Queensland, Australia. It is located 132 km (82 mi) west of Queensland's capital, Brisbane. The urban population of Toowoomba as of the 2021 census was 142,163, having grown at an average annual rate of 1.45% over the previous two decades. Toowoomba is the second-most-populous inland city in Australia after the nation's capital, Canberra. It is also the second-largest regional centre in Queensland and is often referred to as the capital of the Darling Downs, or the 4th biggest city in South East Queensland after Brisbane, Gold Coast and the Sunshine Coast. The city serves as the council seat of the Toowoomba Region which has a population of 186,276 as of 2025.
Where to stay
385 Tor St, Wilsonton QLD 4350, Australia · avenueweststudiounits.com.au
32 Sunrise Rd, Gowrie Little Plain QLD 4352, Australia · kiambram.com.au
258 Margaret St, Toowoomba City QLD 4350, Australia · pottershoteltoowoomba.com.au
133 Margaret St, Toowoomba City QLD 4350, Australia · questapartments.com.au
389 Boundary St, Cotswold Hills QLD 4350, Australia · cotswoldmotorinn.com.au
88 James St, Toowoomba City QLD 4350, Australia · jamesstmotorinn.com.au
41 Margaret St, Toowoomba City QLD 4350, Australia · appleguminn.com.au
554 Ruthven St, Toowoomba City QLD 4350, Australia · burkeandwillshotel.com.au
5-7 Herries St, East Toowoomba QLD 4350, Australia · greatdividemotorinn.com.au
47 Kitchener St, East Toowoomba QLD 4350, Australia · swagmanpark.com
326 James Street Harristown, 326 James St, Toowoomba City QLD 4350, Australia · platinuminternational.com.au
786 Ruthven St, South Toowoomba QLD 4350, Australia · ruthvenstreetmotorinn.com.au
40 Richmond Dr, Wilsonton QLD 4350, Australia · wilsontonhotel.com.au
291 Bridge St, Toowoomba City QLD 4350, Australia · bridgestreetmotorinn.com
316 James St, Harristown QLD 4350, Australia · cliffordgardensmotorinn.com.au
195A West St, Toowoomba City QLD 4350, Australia · citymotorinn.com.au
25 Annand St, Toowoomba City QLD 4350, Australia · oakshotels.com
52 Hursley Rd, Toowoomba City QLD 4350, Australia · bookings.centiumsoftware.com
111 James St, East Toowoomba QLD 4350, Australia
11 Boulton Terrace, Toowoomba City QLD 4350, Australia · pure-land-guest-house.queenslandhotelmotel.com
27 Scott St, East Toowoomba QLD 4350, Australia · arbourapartments.com.au
205 North St, Rockville QLD 4350, Australia · toowoombahospitalapartments.com.au
226-228 James St, South Toowoomba QLD 4350, Australia · highlandermotorinn.com.au
Ground Floor/189 Hume St, Toowoomba City QLD 4350, Australia · lagunaapartments.com.au
677 Ruthven St, South Toowoomba QLD 4350, Australia · inspireapartments.com.au
532-544 Ruthven St, Toowoomba City QLD 4350, Australia · toowoombacentralplaza.com.au
790 Ruthven St, South Toowoomba QLD 4350, Australia · avenuemotelapartments.com.au
277-279 New England Hwy, Toowoomba City QLD 4350, Australia · northpointmotel.com.au
22 Burnage St, East Toowoomba QLD 4350, Australia · eastgate.com.au
214 James St, Toowoomba City QLD 4350, Australia · athenamotelapartments.com.au
669 Ruthven St, South Toowoomba QLD 4350, Australia · downsmotel.com.au
775 Ruthven St, South Toowoomba QLD 4350, Australia · citygolfmotel.com.au
604 Ruthven St, Toowoomba City QLD 4350, Australia
Indoor
Restaurants & places to go
Burger, Regional, Sandwich, Chicken, Australian, Restaurant · Newtown Hotel is a family-friendly dining experience, with a relaxed restaurant and bar… · newtownhoteltoowoomba.com.au
Fast Food · Super Rooster South Toowoomba Opening hours: Mo-Fr 10:30-20:00; Sa, Su 10:00-20:00 · superrooster.com.au
Chicken, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Su 10:00-22:00 Features: takeaway, delivery · kfc.com.au
Sandwich, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Su 07:00-22:00 Features: takeaway · subway.com
Chinese, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 11:30-14:00,17:00-21:00 · 837 Ruthven Street · oceanbreezechineserestaurant.com.au
Thai, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 11:00-14:30, 16:30-21:30 · 140 South Street, 4350 · thairoyalrestaurant.com.au
Coffee Shop, Cafe · Features: takeaway · 545 Alderley Street, 4350 · zarraffas.com
Pizza, Restaurant · Pizza restaurant · pizzahut.com.au
Mexican, Fast Food · Features: takeaway
Italian, Restaurant · Italian restaurant
Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 08:00-16:00; Sa 08:30-14:00 · abbeyscottage.cafe
Fish And Chips, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Su 10:30-20:00
Ice Cream, Fast Food · Ice Cream fast food · coldrock.com.au
Vietnamese, Restaurant · Vietnamese restaurant · 286 Ruthven Street, 4350 · tramvietnam.com.au
Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 05:30-21:00 · 140 South Street, 4350 · cafe63.com.au
Kebab, Fast Food · Kebab fast food
Bubble Tea, Cafe · Bubble Tea cafe
Indian, Restaurant · Indian restaurant
Donut, Fast Food · Donut fast food
Pies, Fast Food · Pies fast food
Japanese, Restaurant · Japanese restaurant
Asian, Filipino, Thai, Malaysian, Restaurant · Asian/Filipino restaurant
Seafood, Fast Food · Seafood fast food
Noodle, Restaurant · Noodle restaurant
Turkish, Restaurant · Turkish restaurant
Sushi, Restaurant · Sushi restaurant
Burger, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Su 11:00-21:00 Features: takeaway · burgerurge.com.au
Fast Food · fast food · galacticdonuts.com.au
Chicken, Fast Food · Features: takeaway · 833 Ruthven Street
Sandwich, Juice, Coffee Shop, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 07:30-16:00
Chinese, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 11:00-20:00
Thai, Fast Food · Thai fast food
Coffee Shop, Cafe · Features: outdoor seating · 801 Ruthven Street · cafe63.com.au
Pizza, Restaurant · Pizza restaurant · 191 Margaret Street, 4350 · newyorkslice.com.au
Mexican, Fast Food · Features: takeaway
Italian, Restaurant · Italian restaurant
Cafe · Opening hours: 09:30-15:30 Features: outdoor seating · 27 Lindsay Street · cobb.qm.qld.gov.au
Fish And Chips, Fast Food · Fish And Chips fast food
Ice Cream, Ice Cream · Features: takeaway
Restaurant · restaurant · southernhotel.net
Kebab, Fast Food · Kebab fast food
Indian, Restaurant · Indian restaurant
Asian, Filipino, Restaurant · Asian/Filipino restaurant
Burger, Fast Food · Features: takeaway · hungryjacks.com.au
Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 10:30-20:00; Su 10:30-19:00
96 more places in the Ultimate edition. See the Ultimate edition →
Airports
Toowoomba Wellcamp Airport (WTB) 15 km to the centre
Toowoomba, QLD, AU — You board from the indoor waiting area — no need to plan for the weather.
Toowoomba Airport (TWB) 3.3 km to the centre
Toowoomba, QLD, AU — Indoor waiting area, but you walk out to the aircraft to board — bring an umbrella or a coat if the forecast is poor. ✈ 1 airline (Aero Condor Peru) · direct flights to 4 destinations incl. Brisbane, Charlieville, St George, Sydney (OpenFlights route data).
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 1 airline, 4 direct destinations
- Aero Condor Peru Q6 (Dash 8-100, Dash 8-300) · 4 routes: Brisbane, Charlieville, St George, Sydney
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
Warwick Airport (WAZ) 65 km to the centre
QLD, AU — Indoor waiting area, but you walk out to the aircraft to board — bring an umbrella or a coat if the forecast is poor.
Cherrabah Airport (CRH) 98 km to the centre
Cherrabah Homestead Resort, QLD, AU — Indoor waiting area, but you walk out to the aircraft to board — bring an umbrella or a coat if the forecast is poor.
Cambooya Airfield 19 km to the centre
Cambooya, QLD, AU
Greenmount ALA 22 km to the centre
Greenmount, QLD, AU
Where things are
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Photographs
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When to go
Tourist season
October – March
The warmer, longer-day half of the southern-hemisphere year.
Shoulder season
April – May, September
Milder and quieter, with better value.
Worth avoiding
June – August
The southern winter — check local conditions before travelling.
Getting there & around
Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Toowoomba Wellcamp Airport (WTB); 14 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By air: TWB has direct flights to 4 destinations on 1 airline (incl. Brisbane, Charlieville, St George, Sydney).
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Toowoomba. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.
Local transit
Public transit · Schedules & GTFS data
Trains & rail
National rail
Coaches & shuttles
Intercity coach
Private aviation
On-demand charter, jet cards and the semi-private scheduled carriers that serve this city.
Charter, management · Managed fleet · Sydney-based charter and management.
Broker · Any aircraft via operators worldwide · Global charter broker with 30+ offices; private jets, group charters and cargo.
FBO, charter, management · Managed fleet · FBO network and management across Europe, Africa, the Middle East and Asia-Pacific.
Fractional, jet card · Embraer Praetor, Bombardier Challenger & Global, Gulfstream · Fractional ownership and jet cards in North America and Europe.
Charter, management · Large-cabin & VIP airliners · Geneva-based operator known for large-cabin and VIP airliner charters.
Tours & experiences
Sightseeing