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With its elevated position along the Great Dividing Range, Toowoomba’s gardens boast species not found in other parts of Queensland. Spend time at the Toowoomba Carnival of Flowers, admiring its exhibition gardens and enjoying the community atmosphere. Our September departure enables us to see the region’s gardens in full bloom. We also visit the Margaret Olley Art Centre and stay three nights at Sanctuary Cove, discovering subtropical plants and gardens.
This journey departs:
15 September 2026
14 September 2027
Departures & Pricing
- 15 Sep 2026 - 22 Sep 2026
from $6,295 pp twin share / $8,295 pp solo * - 14 Sep 2027 - 21 Sep 2027
from $6,295 pp twin share / $8,295 pp solo *
* Prices and category availability are subject to change without notice.
Upgrades, transfers, accommodation and more can be quoted on enquiry — call 1300 414 198.
Itinerary
- 1
Brisbane, Picnic Point, Spring Bluff Railway Station and Toowoomba Regional Art Gallery
You will be picked up at the pre-tour hotel at 9.00 am in Brisbane. Stop at Picnic Point, perched atop the crest of the Great Dividing Range, for 180-degree views over the World Heritage-listed area of the Scenic Rim. Continue to Toowoomba, where we visit Spring Bluff Railway Station to see its magnificent garden display. Afterwards, visit Toowoomba Regional Art Gallery before taking time to settle into your hotel. This evening, a Welcome Dinner takes place in one of Toowoomba’s most historic buildings.
- 2
Pittsworth Private Gardens
A short drive from Toowoomba we find the township of Pittsworth, which has access to some of the richest farming land in Australia. Located in the heart of the Darling Downs region, it is also home to many keen gardeners. While here, we visit some private gardens and meet their owners before returning to Toowoomba. Enjoy some free time this evening to explore.
- 3
Toowoomba Carnival of Flowers Exhibition Gardens and Queens Park
Since 1950, the exhibition gardens of the Toowoomba Carnival of Flowers have been open to the public for 10 days of the year, but they are designed to have year-round appeal. Today we visit some specially selected exhibition gardens, chosen because of their unique and creative designs. Be inspired, meet their owners and learn a tip or two. Enjoy a visit to Queens Park this afternoon. Wander its shady tree-lined avenues and admire the immaculate floral displays or take some free time to explore some of the many other parks and gardens in the town.
- 4
Crows Nest Gardens and Lilyvale Valley Winery
This morning, visit Crows Nest, a rural town named for Jimmy Crow, a local Aboriginal man said to have lived in a hollow tree here. The town is also known for its remarkable Salt Antique store and its central village green. We visit some local private gardens before returning to Toowoomba. This evening, enjoy a private dinner at a boutique vineyard in the Lilyvale Valley; its restaurant is found inside an original Queenslander homestead.
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Toowoomba Festival Competition Gardens and Sanctuary Cove
View some of the private gardens around Toowoomba that have taken part in The Chronicle Garden Competition that takes place every year. Later, take a tour of Ju Raku-en Garden, Australia’s largest and most traditionally designed Japanese strolling garden. The garden is home to 230 species of Japanese and Australian native trees and plants, and includes a lake, mountain stream and waterfall, creating soothing and seamless garden scenes. Continue to Sanctuary Cove and your luxury resort, which enjoys a beautiful garden setting.
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Margaret Olley Art Centre and Tropical Fruit World
Visit the Margaret Olley Art Centre in Murwillumbah this morning. An extension of the Tweed Regional Gallery, the centre celebrates the career, life and legacy of Australia’s most celebrated painter of still lifes and interiors. Afterwards, we take a tour of a tropical fruit planation and journey through orchards where more than 500 of the world’s weird and wonderful fruit varieties are grown. Learn why this unique location, nestled on the edge of the volcanic caldera of Wollumbin, is so special.
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Private Garden Visit
The delightful Kerkin Garden hosts us today for a guided tour and lunch. The garden presents a seasonal showcase of plants and flowers, generating a dynamic and ever-changing landscape. Admire its well-maintained flower beds, tranquil water features and shaded pathways. This afternoon, take some free time to relax at your resort before a Farewell Dinner this evening.
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Brisbane
Depart Sanctuary Cove as we make our way back to Brisbane for a drop off at the post-tour hotel by 1.00 pm.
Inclusions & exclusions
What’s included
- Visit Private Gardens.
- A Celebration of Margaret Olley.
- Toowoomba Carnival of Flowers.
- Stay at Sanctuary Cove.
- Botanical Guide - Arno King.
Accommodation
- Four Nights, Toowoomba, Potters Boutique Hotel or similar
- Three Nights, Sanctuary Cove, InterContinental Hotel or similar
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Travel further when you're not travelling alone
Our Social Getaways are small-group holidays designed especially for over-60s Australians who want the freedom of a great trip without the work of planning every detail. A Travel at 60 host travels with the group, the operator handles the logistics, and you get to focus on the bit that matters — the people, the places, and the stories you'll bring home.
Open to solo travellers too. Many of our travellers book on their own and find their feet quickly in a friendly group of like-minded Australians. Reduced single-supplement options are available on most departures — ask one of our consultants and we'll talk you through what's offered on this trip.
- A friendly Travel at 60 host — an Australian face on the ground, looking out for the group from day one.
- Curated local guides & boutique suppliers — the same operators we'd book for our own families.
- Real itineraries, not whirlwind tours — comfortable transfers, breathing room, and the “off the beaten track” stops the big bus tours skip.
Want to talk it through? Call 1300 414 198 7 days a week, Queensland time, and one of our consultants will walk you through it.
— The team at Travel at 60
