8 days in Toowoomba & Brisbane Itinerary

On the 21st (Wed), walk around Laurel Bank Park, learn about all things military at Milne Bay Military Museum, then relax and rejuvenate at some of the best spas, and finally let little ones run wild at Middle Ridge Park.

For where to stay, other places to visit, and tourist information, read Toowoomba driving holiday planner.

Manila, Philippines to Toowoomba is an approximately 13.5-hour combination of flight and car. The time zone changes from Philippine Standard Time to Australian Eastern Standard Time, which is usually a 2 hour difference. Traveling from Manila in December, expect slightly colder with lows of 19°C in Toowoomba. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 22nd (Thu) to allow time to drive to Brisbane.

You'll find plenty of places to visit near Brisbane: Warner Bros. Movie World (in Oxenford), Surfers Paradise (Surfers Paradise Beach & Infinity) and Sea World Theme Park (in Main Beach). There's lots more to do: look for all kinds of wild species at Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary, take some stellar pictures from Mount Coot-Tha Summit Lookout, see the sights as you ascend with a climbing tour, and explore the world behind art at Gallery of Modern Art.

Before you visit Brisbane, use our trip planner to discover what you can do and see there.

Traveling by car from Toowoomba to Brisbane takes 2 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus; or take a train. Expect a bit warmer evenings in Brisbane when traveling from Toowoomba in December, with lows around 23°C. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 27th (Tue) to allow time for the flight back home.