9am: First up, breakfast
Befitting of its city status, you’ll find a cafe scene to match in Toowoomba’s CBD.
If you feel like going for a post-breakfast stroll, take your most important meal of the day at Urban Grounds Cafe opposite Laurel Bank Park.
Alternatively, The Parkhouse Café or Valetta Café will see you from coffee to the camphor laurel trees in Queens Park.
If you’re chasing a more urban vibe, Sweet Talk Coffee ticks all the boxes, complete with exposed brick walls and an abundance of indoor greenery.
12pm: Take a hike
Fuelled with caffeine, slip on your hiking shoes and hit the road to Table Top Mountain.
Situated on the edge of Toowoomba, the challenging hike involves a steep incline that rewards hikers with views from the summit.
If you’re after vistas that don’t involve a whole lot of hiking, make your way to the heritage-listed Picnic Point Lookout and Parkland.
The short walk to the lookout provides panoramic views overlooking Main Range and the Lockyer Valley.
4pm: Get acquainted with local breweries, distilleries, and cocktail bars
After a day of walking, ease into the afternoon visiting Toowoomba’s nearby breweries, distilleries, and cocktail bars.
After a couple of beers on tap? Volcanic Brewing has you covered with their craft brewery in the heart of Toowoomba.
If beer’s not your beverage of choice, swap to cocktails at Santé Cocktail Bar.
Up for a little drive out of town? Pechey Distilling Co is set on a homestead in the high country north of Toowoomba, overlooking the Crows Nest Valley.
Their triple distilled spirits and fresh cocktail mixes make drawing short straws to be designated driver 40 minutes back to town an absolute necessity.
6pm: Savour the exotic flavours of Sofra’s Turkish Cuisine
Toowoomba might be a long way from Turkey, but you’ll find Sofra Turkish Cuisine serving up traditional meals alongside warm hospitality.
Their authentic Middle Eastern menu is full of flavour - think smokey eggplant, chickpea battered fried mussels, and lamb marinated with traditional herbs and spices.
Overnight: Whether you’re after something quaint and cosy or a restful retreat, there’s no shortage of B&B and Airbnb’s in the Toowoomba region to stay the night.