✨ Premium Small-Group Tour

Toowoomba Carnival of Flowers Deluxe Experience

The premium way to see Australia's longest-running floral festival — a smaller group, three to four gardens, a guided city tour and a two-course café lunch featuring fresh Darling Downs produce. From $159 per person, 18 September – 5 October 2026.

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✓ Part of our 2026 Carnival of Flowers collection — compare all tours

More Gardens. Lunch Included. Smaller Group.

Everything that makes our Classic day tour great, elevated into a full premium Carnival experience

Limited Seats

Premium Day Tour

Carnival of Flowers Deluxe Experience

$159 from, per person

Full Day | Small Group | 18 Sept – 5 Oct 2026

🍽️ 2-Course Lunch

🌸 3–4 Gardens

🏛️ Guided City Tour

👥 Small Group

For travellers who want the complete Carnival, done properly. More gardens, more stories, no lunch queues — and a boutique surprise on the way home.

🌸 Deluxe Inclusions

Return luxury coach travel with experienced local driver
Complimentary morning tea at Picnic Point Lookout
Two-course café lunch with fresh Darling Downs produce
Three to four gardens — Queens Park, Laurel Bank Park and more
Guided city tour of Toowoomba's heritage streets and decorated homes
Optional boutique café or local producer stop on the return journey (time permitting)
Smaller group experience with a more personal pace
Festival map and local recommendations

Book Deluxe Experience Call to Book: 0409 661 342

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✓ Friendly local Queensland operator | ✓ Luxury air-conditioned coaches | ✓ No parking hassles, no mountain driving

🌸 Limited Seats – Tours Operate 18 September – 5 October 2026

Classic or Deluxe — Which Carnival Tour Is Right for You?

Two clear ways to enjoy the 2026 Carnival of Flowers with Cooee Tours

What You Get	Classic Tour ($89–$109)	Deluxe Experience ($159)
Return luxury coach & local driver	✔ Included	✔ Included
Morning tea at Picnic Point	✔ Included	✔ Included
Gardens visited	2 premier public gardens	3–4 gardens
Lunch	Own expense (or +$22 picnic add-on)	Two-course café lunch included
City sights	Scenic drive with commentary	Guided city tour
Boutique café / local producer stop	—	Optional, time permitting
Group size	Standard coach	Smaller group
Free time at the Carnival	Approx 90 minutes	Built around the day's program

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Your Deluxe Experience Itinerary

A relaxed, premium day at the 77th Toowoomba Carnival of Flowers

🕢 7:30 AM — Depart Your Pickup Location

A relaxed small-group start — settle into your luxury coach as your guide introduces the day and shares the story of Queensland's Garden City on the drive west.

☕ 9:30 AM — Morning Tea at Picnic Point Lookout

Complimentary tea, coffee and treats with spectacular views across the Lockyer Valley and Table Top Mountain.

🌷 10:15 AM — Queens Park Botanic Gardens

Guided highlights of the Carnival's centrepiece — magnificent formal displays across 25 heritage hectares — with time to explore on your own.

🏛️ 11:45 AM — Guided City Tour of the Garden City

A guided drive through Toowoomba's heritage streetscapes and the Carnival's famous decorated homes and gardens, with stories you won't get from a festival map.

🍽️ 12:30 PM — Two-Course Café Lunch — Included

Sit down to a relaxed two-course lunch at a quality Toowoomba café featuring fresh Darling Downs produce. Dietary requirements happily catered for.

🌹 2:00 PM — Laurel Bank Park & Additional Gardens

Explore one of Australia's most photographed spring gardens, plus one or two additional gardens depending on the day — such as the tranquil Ju Raku En Japanese Gardens or an award-winning Garden Competition display.

🛍️ 3:30 PM — Optional Boutique Stop on the Way Home

Time permitting, we call in at a boutique café or local producer on the return journey — a little Darling Downs indulgence to finish the day.

🚌 4:00 PM — Depart Toowoomba

Relax on the comfortable journey home after the complete Carnival experience.

Sample itinerary — exact pickup times are confirmed with your booking and may vary slightly with festival traffic.

Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about the Deluxe Experience

What makes the Deluxe Experience different from the Classic day tour?

The Deluxe Experience is our premium small-group Carnival tour. On top of the Classic inclusions, you get a relaxed two-course café lunch, three to four gardens instead of two, a guided city tour of the Garden City, and an optional stop at a boutique café or local producer on the journey home (time permitting). Smaller numbers mean more space, more flexibility and a more personal day.

How many gardens does the Deluxe Experience visit?

Three to four, depending on the day's program — typically Queens Park Botanic Gardens and Laurel Bank Park plus one or two additional gardens such as the Ju Raku En Japanese Gardens or a Garden Competition display garden.

Is lunch included?

Yes — a two-course lunch at a quality Toowoomba café is included in the Deluxe Experience, featuring fresh Darling Downs produce. Dietary requirements are happily catered for; just let us know when you book.

How big is the group?

The Deluxe Experience runs with a smaller group than our Classic tours, so there's more room on board, easier photo stops and a more personal experience with your guide.

Where does the Deluxe Experience depart from?

Departure points are confirmed with your booking — Brisbane departures run throughout the festival, with Gold Coast and Sunshine Coast departures available on selected dates. Call us on 0409 661 342 to check dates for your preferred pickup.

When should I book?

Early — with a smaller group size, the Deluxe Experience has the most limited seats of all our Carnival tours and popular dates fill quickly, especially around the Grand Central Floral Parade weekend.

Experience the Carnival, Elevated

Small-group seats on the Deluxe Experience are strictly limited. From $159 per person including two-course lunch — 18 September to 5 October 2026.

Book Deluxe Experience Call: 0409 661 342