Discover Toowoomba
Raceview Motor Inn sits in Newtown, one of Toowoomba's most convenient locations — directly opposite Clifford Park Racecourse, a short drive from the CBD, and close to the parks and gardens that make Toowoomba famous as "the Garden City." Here's what's nearby.
Clifford Park Racecourse & Toowoomba Turf Club
Directly opposite the motel — home to Toowoomba's thoroughbred racing calendar, including popular night race meetings. It's about as close as accommodation gets to raceday.
Distance: directly opposite / 1–2 min walk
Newtown Park & Queensland State Rose Garden
In the same suburb as the motel, Newtown Park is home to the award-winning Queensland State Rose Garden — more than 2,000 roses across 250-plus varieties. Peak bloom is October–November, but the roses can be seen from October through to April. The park also has a playground, BBQ area and sports ovals.
Distance: 2 km / 5 min drive
Grand Central Shopping Centre
Toowoomba's major shopping centre Grand central Shopping centre, has a full array of retail, dining and shopping services for all your needs.
Distance: 5 km / 8–10 min drive
Cobb & Co Museum
A National Trust museum showcasing horse-drawn transport history, part of the Queensland Museum Network.
Distance: 4.4 km / 7 min drive
Japanese Garden (Ju Raku En)
One of the largest traditional Japanese "stroll gardens" in the Southern Hemisphere, set on the University of Southern Queensland campus.
Distance: . 2 km / 5 min drive
Queens Park Botanic Gardens
A heritage-listed botanic garden in East Toowoomba covering more than 25 hectares — one of the city's oldest and largest parks, and a feature location during the Carnival of Flowers.
Distance: 5 km / 8–10 min drive
Laurel Bank Park
A heritage-listed park close to the CBD, known for its scented garden (designed for the visually impaired) and its Carnival of Flowers displays.
Distance: 5 km / 10 min drive
Picnic Point Lookout & Parklands
A popular lookout on Toowoomba's eastern escarpment with sweeping views over the Lockyer Valley, picnic areas, walking tracks, and a café. A great half-day out.
Distance: 7–8 km / 15 min drive
Empire Theatre
Toowoomba's premier live performance venue, hosting touring shows, concerts and local productions.
Distance: 3.4 km / 10 min drive
Toowoomba Carnival of Flowers (seasonal)
Australia's longest-running floral festival takes over Toowoomba's parks and gardens every spring — the 2026 Carnival runs 18 September to 5 October, with major displays at Queens Park and Laurel Bank Park, plus the Grand Central Floral Parade. A great time to stay, and worth planning for as rooms book out.
Toowoomba Airport (TWB)
Toowoomba Airport (TWB) — a general aviation/charter airport with no scheduled passenger flights is about 5 minutes' drive. If you are flying with Qantas or Rex, you'll land at Toowoomba Wellcamp Airport (WTB), about 25 minutes' drive. The Toowoomba CBD is only 5 minutes away.
