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| The View from Picnic Point Toowoomba |
A few weeks ago my sister and I ventured off on a 24 hour round trip. We’ve always wanted to see the sunflower fields and when we found out the flowers were dying off – we quickly put our plan into action.
On our way we stopped in at Lake Apex Park for a picnic lunch. It’s such a lovely place to relax and hardly anyone was there! It may be lacking in people but not in wildlife – there were so many beautiful different types of birds.
After we drove around searching for the beautiful flowers and followed the directions given to us by friends and articles online. A popular route is the ‘Sunflower Route 11’ however, after driving this route I can safely say there are no actual sunflowers on it (at least not anymore). We called up the local Warwick Information centre – something I definitely recommend you do if you ever go sunflower hunting – and we found out from the locals that the signs are in fact old. The route is no longer laced with sunflowers like it was a few years back. The locals told us the best spot is 1 km from the Glengallan homestead. Having driven hours we stopped at the beautiful homestead on the way and had a milkshake!
We left at 11am that morning we finally came across the sunflowers at 4pm, but oh my it was worth it. I could not believe how beautiful they were! It seemed almost never ending.
The next day we went to Picnic Point in Toowoomba for breakfast. The breakfast was delicious and the view was amazing! I have been to Toowoomba once before and couldn’t believe I had never been to this place! It’s so lovely and super easy to get to.
Before leaving Toowoomba, we stopped at the lovely Queens Park Gardens. Toowoomba being famous for its incredible gardens, as always, it did not disappoint.
And that was our 24 hours in Toowoomba. I had a lovely weekend and can’t wait to go back to the lovely country town sometime soon. Have you ever been?
25 COMMENTS
Sarah A
5 years agoThis place looks so beautiful and great for enjoying the views and just clearing your mind!
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Susie @ Mile High Dreamers
5 years agoThis looks BEAUTIFUL! I remember one time Ben and I found and sunflower field while we were driving up to the western slope and it was honestly surreal. Just row after row of gorgeous flowers. So glad you guys got to do this together. What a fun trip!
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Mica T
5 years agoThe sunflowers look so beautiful! I've never been, although I've heard and seen a lot about it. I would love to go there one day, maybe when the boys are a bit bigger.
Hope you are having a lovely week so far. We have some cooler weather at last so it's starting to feel a little more like autumn 🙂
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Susie
5 years agoIt was such lovely place to enjoy the views and clear my mind – you're so right!
Susie
5 years agoI know it felt like such a dream!! Thanks so much! <3
Susie
5 years agoThanks so much! It was so beautiful!! Yes you should definitely go one day!
The Bandwagon Chic
5 years agoThis is such a nice place'
We have it here in our country and it looks amazing.
Much Love,
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Susie
5 years agoYes! It is so lovely! Aww thats awesome!
Kara Callahan
5 years agoThat sunflower field looks like a dream! I've never been to one before, but it's definitely on my list of things to see in my life. I hope you have an amazing rest of your week! x
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Karolina Antosik
5 years agoso lovely place- i like sunflowers
Susie
5 years agoIt was so dreamy! It was on my list for ages too – totally worth it! Highly recommend it <3
Susie
5 years agoYes they're so beautiful!!
Dressed With Soul
5 years agoWow, seems to be really a dreamy place!
xx from Bavaria/Germany, Rena
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Dominique W
5 years agoGorgeous post hunny! Thank you for sharing xx
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RaeAbigael
5 years agoit's always so nice to go on a retreat and relax. that place looks wonderful! 🙂
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Freja
5 years agoThis place looks absolutely beautiful! I have always wanted to go to a sunflower fields but haven't had the chance yet
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Nancy
5 years agoToowoomba looks gorgeous! It's so cool that you got to check out the sunflower fields :). It looks amazing out there! Sounds like you got a lot of sightseeing done in 24 hours! Hope you had fun 🙂
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Susie
5 years agoIt truly is so dreamy 🙂
Susie
5 years agoThank you for reading 🙂
Susie
5 years agoSo true, I think a change of scene always helps 🙂
Susie
5 years agoToowoomba and it's surrounds are truly beautiful! One day I hope you'll get there xx
Susie
5 years agoIt is so lovely! Yes a lot of sightseeing was done in 24 hours hahah but I liked that it made it quite special 🙂
Mercy F
5 years agoThis is such a lovely place, I like your sunflower photos in Instagram. Good on you to persevere looking for this place.
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Susie
5 years agoIt really is lovely! Aw thanks so much!
Leland West
4 years agoThe high setting is idyllic in that it looks over the Lockyer Valley, offering endless, spectacular views.