Picnic Point Lookout and Parkland
Picnic Point Lookout and Parkland
4.5
8:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Monday
8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday
8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday
8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday
8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday
8:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Saturday
8:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Sunday
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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Zumtinelz
Lismore, Australia505 contributions
Aug. 2023 • Family
Get yourself up here and take in the magnificent views from the top of Toowoomba.
The Visitor information centre has a map of a driving tour of Toowoomba and this is an early stop on that map. Take the opportunity.
Lovely parklands and there a restaurant too if you need it. But it's the views that are great.
I remember in Mt Coo-Tha in Brissie that there are plaques pointing to the main sights. This could do with that. Some.are obvious, such a Table Top Mtn and Mt Lofty (gee, the 'settlers' were very original in their naming) but other peaks and sights could be better signposted.
If you walk to the left, slightly down from the lookout platform there is a poster talking about Aboriginal usage of the area. I was very interested in that and again, it referenced various places that weren't signposted, so you could only guess. Table Top is clearly a very important site from what I was reading by the way.
Lovely spot. Get yourself up here!
The Visitor information centre has a map of a driving tour of Toowoomba and this is an early stop on that map. Take the opportunity.
Lovely parklands and there a restaurant too if you need it. But it's the views that are great.
I remember in Mt Coo-Tha in Brissie that there are plaques pointing to the main sights. This could do with that. Some.are obvious, such a Table Top Mtn and Mt Lofty (gee, the 'settlers' were very original in their naming) but other peaks and sights could be better signposted.
If you walk to the left, slightly down from the lookout platform there is a poster talking about Aboriginal usage of the area. I was very interested in that and again, it referenced various places that weren't signposted, so you could only guess. Table Top is clearly a very important site from what I was reading by the way.
Lovely spot. Get yourself up here!
Written 22 August 2023
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Fiona B
Melbourne, Australia172 contributions
May 2023
Nice park with some great walking tracks and a lovely small waterfall that is shaded with trees. Signage for the walks needs to be improved though as its difficult to know if you are on the correct track when you set off. Two great look out points and a lovely place just outside of Toowoomba
Written 5 June 2023
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Blackers83
Sicily, Italy22 contributions
Jan. 2023
Good view, excellent seniors (smaller) portions of main menu selection but service terrible, Staff veryyyy busy but not customer focused. Table next to me had not had order collected, had obviously been waiting awhile. I had to signal for staff twice (table service area), staff collected dishes from my table and other table next to me without saying anything to customers.
Written 16 January 2023
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barbw150
Toowoomba, Australia17 contributions
Dec. 2022
Lovely place for a picnic or to just admire the view. Suitable for disabled persons, you can drive right o look-out.
Written 10 January 2023
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Rotiman1
Sydney, Australia1,619 contributions
Sep. 2022 • Couples
Went on the recommendation of the tourist information centre as it provides a great lookout in nice parklands and an excellent cafe. The cafe was the ideal spot to sit in the sunshine, plan our garden visits and enjoy the district views. Coffee was very good and the scones with rhubarb jam were excellent. Service was friendly efficient and quick It’s a shame we didn’t have time to return for lunch.
Written 8 October 2022
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bbsydney96
Sydney, Australia621 contributions
Sep. 2022
What a gorgeous spot atop a hill just outside of town. Great views and plenty of parking. The kids playground is AWESOME. Lots of space to spread out and picnic, play or just enjoy the views.
Written 22 September 2022
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Chris C
2 contributions
Oct. 2021 • Couples
Picnic point has excellent views over a large areas of toowoomba, there is a great restaurant which serves a variety of hot and cold snacks as well as good value meals, they offer gluten free item cakes and buns and to be honest if they didn't tell you they were gluten free you would not know. There is a large picnic area where you can barbecue or just eat your own food outside. It is at the top of a hill but there is loads of parking if you go in your car, I have been here several times and would recommend this as a place to visit.
Written 14 September 2022
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heathsoldwares
Bangalow, Australia19 contributions
Sep. 2022
enjoy the vista of Toowoomba with a coffee and snack at picnic point, even on an overcast day the view is stunning.
Written 4 September 2022
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Wanderering1
Lake Macquarie, Australia743 contributions
Aug. 2022 • Couples
A fabulous outlook towards the east is attained from this edge of The Great Dividing Range escarpment. The parkland is full of shady trees and a smattering of pretty flower beds. There is plenty of parking and a restaurant on site.
Written 30 August 2022
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AllanJGJ
Wellington, New Zealand3,822 contributions
Aug. 2022
A well-groomed and well-designed area allowing good access for pedestrians and cyclists as well as cars. Obviously extensive views. A pleasant place for a stroll on a sunny day.
Written 22 August 2022
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Does the local council allow dogs on leash at picnic point?
Jason and Sandy
Toowoomba, Australia57 contributions
Yes they do
Can you I bring a charcoal grill to use in the park instead of the gas bbq’s supplied??
lovingmoving
Brisbane, Australia614 contributions
No you can’t bring a charcoal bbq. The Toowoomba Regional Council has the barbecues set up so they are in the one area, under shade. This could be a safety issue as it is sometimes windy up there. Just bring yourselves, some food for the Barbie, and enjoy the natural beauty.
Lindy W
Cairns, Australia4 contributions
We are coming into Toowoomba tonight and would like to know if there is lighting in the park area of Picnic Point, so we can bring a bbq or picnic dinner?
Karen M
Highfields, Australia20 contributions
Yes lighting in the park directly opposite the restaraunt and plenty of parking too
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Frequently Asked Questions about Picnic Point Lookout and Parkland
- Picnic Point Lookout and Parkland is open:
- Sun - Sun 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
- Mon - Thu 8:30 am - 5:00 pm
- Fri - Sat 8:00 am - 9:00 pm
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- Restaurants near Picnic Point Lookout and Parkland:
- (0.02 km) Picnic Point Restaurant
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