Toowoomba Flower Festival:: Twilight Tours (QLD)
19.09.2026 - 03.10.2026
17:30 - 18:30
$ 15
Public / Offline
English
0 - 18
Kindergarten
Stage 1 (Years 1-2)
Stage 2 (Years 3-4)
Stage 3 (Years 5-6)
Stage 4 (Years 7-8)
Stage 5 (Years 9-10)
Stage 6 (Years 11-12)
Step into the magical twilight hours and discover the hidden secrets of Laurel Bank Park after dark! This enchanting one-hour nocturnal adventure reveals a completely different side to the beloved park, where shadows dance and night-blooming mysteries unfold.
Join our expert guides as they illuminate the fascinating world of our international tree collection, from majestic English and Spanish oaks to ancient Gingko trees and delicate Japanese maples. Under the cover of darkness, you’ll uncover the stories of exotic species from around the globe and discover the botanical secrets of this picture-perfect spot. This isn’t just a walk in the park – it’s an illuminating journey into the mysterious night shift of nature.
Twilight Tours will be running 5.30pm – 6.30pm every Tue – Sat during Carnival:
Fri 18 – Sat 19 Sept
Tue 22 – Sat 26 Sept
Tue 29 Sept – Sat 5 Oct
Check in for your tour at the Laurel Bank Park Info Hub (near the car park off Hill Street)
Remember to wear comfortable walking shoes and perhaps a light jacket as the evening cools.
Tickets cost $15 per person, and bookings are essential!
Companion Card holders can purchase a ticket and present it with your Companion Card to the tour guide so you companion can enjoy complimentary entry.
About Your Host
Your guides are the dedicated Toowoomba Regional Council gardeners who nurture Laurel Bank Park daily, bringing insider knowledge and years of hands-on experience to share the park’s best-kept secrets.
Meet Up/ Social gathering/ Conference/ Forum/ Celebration
By the end of the Twilight Tour, participants will be able to: Recognize & identify selected international tree species (including English/Spanish oaks, Ginkgo, and Japanese maples) and understand their origins. Understand nocturnal nature: Describe how plants, trees, and the park environment differ after dark — including what "night shift of nature" means in botanical terms. Appreciate biodiversity & heritage: Learn the stories, characteristics, and care behind the park’s special tree collection and why these species are valued from around the world. Gain seasonal & environmental awareness: Observe how light, temperature, and atmosphere change at twilight, and how this affects plants and the experience of nature. Develop curiosity & observation skills: Practice noticing details — shapes, bark, silhouettes, scents — that are hidden in daylight, guided by expert knowledge. Respect & care for public spaces: Understand the work of park gardeners and how to enjoy and protect natural and heritage environments responsibly.