Christmas in July in Toowoomba (Travel at 60 community group, 2022)

The below itinerary is based on the "Self-Drive" option above. You can also choose to travel by coach from Brisbane on the "Return Transfers Package".

Monday 18 July 2022:

Enjoy a relaxing drive from Brisbane to Toowoomba and stop along the way to enjoy the stunning scenery and sample the local produce on your way to the Oaks Toowoomba Hotel. Undercover Car parking is available during your stay ($15 per night payable to hotel). Tonight, meet your fellow group travellers with a welcome drink followed by 2 course dinner at the hotel restaurant.

• Overnight: Oaks Toowoomba Hotel
• Included Meals: Dinner

Tuesday 19 July 2022:

Today discover the sites of Toowoomba on a full day bus tour. Your tour visits locations such as Laurel Bank Park, a picnic point providing breathtaking panoramic views eastward to Table Top Mountain and the Lockyer Valley, and one of Australia's largest and most traditionally designed Japanese stroll gardens. Enjoy a guided tour of the heritage listed Empire Theatre, a building with rich history and fine architecture, including the grand proscenium arch, decorative sconces, original brick walls in the foyers and art-deco style lighting. This afternoon visit the DownsSteam Tourist Railway & Museum as well as a local winery. This evening dinner enjoy a 2 course dinner at the hotel restaurant. 

• Overnight: Oaks Toowoomba Hotel
• Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Wednesday 20 July 2022:

After a relaxing breakfast, the day is yours to explore Toowoomba at your own pace. Why not visit the Cobb & Co museum, Grand Central Shopping Centre or the historic and heritage listed, St Luke’s Hall which is over 100 years old.

Stroll around Queens Park and Botanic Gardens, the parkland has lots to offer across three distinct areas, namely Queens Park Botanic Gardens, Vera Lacaze Memorial Park and Queens Park's greater park area. Showcasing an awe-inspiring garden collection of seasonal plants, set against a lush backdrop of extensive lawns and shrubs, and majestic avenues of towering trees.

Tonight, celebrate Christmas in July at our fabulous festive Christmas banquet which includes a 3-course dinner and glass of wine.

• Overnight: Oaks Toowoomba Hotel
• Included Meals: Breakfast, Christmas Dinner

Thursday 21 July 2022:

Enjoy a relaxing breakfast before checking out of the resort and heading home with great memories and new-found friends.

• Included Meals: Breakfast

Please note: This itinerary may be subject to change.

Please note: prices are subject to availability at time of booking and may change or be withdrawn without notice. Minimum numbers are required for this group to operate.

Monday 18 July - Thursday 21 July 2022 - One Departure ONLY!

Self-Drive Package

Hotel Room

• Twin share - from $799 per person
• Sole use - from $1099

Ask about package prices with return transfers from Brisbane to Toowoomba.

Want to avoid the single supplement? Willing to share accommodation?
We can pair you with another solo traveller so you can avoid paying a single supplement. Subject to availability of another guest of the same gender willing to share.

Are you flying into Brisbane?
Call our local travel team for a price from your preferred city. Call us today on 1300 414 198 to secure your place!

Oaks Toowoomba Hotel is a premium 4.5 star hotel located in the heart of Toowoomba. It’s a 2 min stroll to Grand Central Shopping Centre where you can shop till you drop or sit back and relax at one of the local parks. Oaks Toowoomba Hotel offers a selection of leisure facilities to help you relax and unwind including onsite café & tavern, swimming pool, gym and under covering parking ($15 per night payable to hotel).

The property is just 2 hour drive from Brisbane and is a great base to explore the region and visit local cellar doors and fresh produce stalls. The Hotel Room has a king bed or 2 single beds, tea & coffee making facilities, balcony, air conditioning and Wi-Fi.

We have secured experienced local guides to show you the best of Toowoomba.

Parking: Undercover parking available for $15 per night at Oaks Toowoomba

Willing to share: One of the advantages of travelling on a Travel at 60 dedicated group departure is that we have the ability to match solo travellers, so that you can avoid paying the single supplement. Please note this is subject to availability of another traveller of the same gender willing to share and Authentic COVID-19 vaccination certificate.

Hotel Check-In / Check-out times:

• Check-in - 2.00pm
• Check-out - 10.00am

Return coach transfers from Brisbane:

Travel at 60 will run a private coach from Brisbane for travellers who don't wish to drive to the Toowoomba. The coach will depart on Monday 18 July 2022 at 10:30am (you will need to arrive no later than 10:00am) and return on Thursday 21 July 2022 at approximately 1230pm. Please allow ample time for arriving or departing connections from other cities. This Transfer requires a minimum of 20 passengers to operate. Please ask about pricing today.

Flying into Brisbane – 18 July: 10.00 am - Please ensure you are at Brisbane Roma Street Station to board your coach for your group transfer to the Toowoomba. Call our local travel team on 1300 414 198 for a price from your preferred city.