A Day Trip to Toowoomba — From Linning’s House, Twigley Farm
If you're visiting the Southern Downs and looking for a relaxed group adventure, a day trip to Toowoomba is a great option. It’s just over an hour’s drive from Linning’s House at Twigley Farm and offers boutique cafés, local food, green parks, and a little culture — all easy to enjoy in one slow-paced day.
This itinerary gives you plenty of choice and space to unwind. Perfect if you're travelling with friends and want to impress your group with something simple but special.
🛏️ Stay at Linning’s House, Twigley Farm
Linning’s House is a beautifully restored farmhouse on Twigley Farm — boutique, private, and made for relaxed weekends with friends. It’s your base for the day trip to Toowoomba, but it’s much more than that.
You’ll enjoy:
One king bedroom and two queen bedrooms with luxe linen and comfortable beds
A cosy fireplace, deep bath, and open-plan living area for nights in
A fully equipped kitchen and beautiful dining space for shared meals
Books, games, music, picnic rugs, and everything you need to relax together
Outdoor seating and country views — fresh air, birdsong, and starry nights
It’s just over an hour from Toowoomba, making it the ideal location to stay, explore, and return to with a full belly and a happy heart.
☕ Start with Breakfast or Pastries
You have two great ways to begin your day in Toowoomba — depending on how your group likes to travel.
Option 1: Sit-Down Breakfast at Sweet Talk Café
A relaxed, stylish café with good coffee and a creative seasonal menu. Indoor and outdoor seating with a warm, modern atmosphere.
Try: Chilli scrambled eggs or buckwheat pancakes
Location: 1/2 Margaret Street, Toowoomba City
Option 2: Pastries to Go from The Baker’s Duck
A cult favourite bakery known for its flaky danishes and perfect sausage rolls. There’s often a line — but it moves fast, and it’s worth it.
Must-try: Strawberry cheesecake danish and sausage roll
Location: 124 Campbell Street, Toowoomba
🌿 Wander Through the Parks
Toowoomba is full of beautiful green spaces. After breakfast (or with your takeaway treats), head to one of these parks to walk, relax or picnic under the trees.
Laurel Bank Park
A peaceful park with manicured flower beds, hedges, and quiet corners. Great for photos or a gentle morning walk.
Queens Park
A large open space with tall trees and wide paths. Bring a picnic rug and settle in for an easy hour with friends and food.
🖼️ Choose Something to Do
In the afternoon, take your pick: a little history or a quiet film. Both are nearby and low-effort — but full of charm.
Option 1: Cobb+Co Museum
Step into local history with exhibitions on early Queensland life. Great for curious minds — from horse-drawn carriages to cultural displays.
Location: 27 Lindsay St, Toowoomba
Tip: It’s light, airy, and easy to enjoy even if you’re not usually a museum person.
Option 2: Empire Theatre
A stunning heritage-listed theatre with vintage details and soft velvet seats. You can book a movie or just explore the building.
Location: 56 Neil St, Toowoomba
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🍽️ Dinner at The Spotted Cow
Finish your day with dinner at a classic country pub — stylish but relaxed. The Spotted Cow is a local favourite with good food and a great drinks list.
Menu picks: Eye fillet, house-made pastas, wine and cocktails
Location: 296 Ruthven St, Toowoomba
Note: Book ahead on weekends for group tables
🚗 Return to Linning’s House
After dinner, drive back to Linning’s House on easy open roads (about an hour). When you arrive, pour a wine, light the fire, run a bath, or settle into the lounge with music and soft blankets.
No rushing. Just quiet, country comfort.
Quick Planning Tips
Leave early for breakfast to beat the café/bakery crowds
Bring a picnic rug or cooler bag for treats
Check cinema/museum opening hours in advance
Keep it easy — there’s no wrong way to enjoy the day
Ready to escape the city and try something different?
Linning’s House at Twigley Farm is waiting — and Toowoomba is just down the road.