Toowoomba Historical Walk (2.5km), Toowoomba, Queensland

Toowoomba Historical Walk is a 2.5km, grade 1 hike located in the Toowoomba, Queensland. The hike should take around 1.25 hrs to complete.

Length: 2.5km

Duration: 1.25 hrs

Grade: 1

Style: One Way

Start: 349-351 Ruthven St

End: 11 Scholefield St

Location: Toowoomba

Closest town: Toowoomba City

Queensland

From state capital: 125km

Longitude: 151.95366

Latitude: -27.55896

Hike summary

This self-guided walking tour of Toowoomba's Russell Street will lead you by landmarks of fine historic architecture, many of which date back to the 1860s.

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Toowoomba is the largest inland settlement in Queensland and one of the largest inland cities in Australia. It has been described as 'Regional Capital of the Darling Downs' and 'The Garden City'. Both descriptions are accurate. It is a city to be enjoyed for its history, its elegant buildings, its superb parks (particularly in spring) and the very impressive - and huge - Cobb & Co Museum.

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