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Toowoomba Trails: Toowoomba's Dark Side Walking Tour

May 6, 2023, 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm.

Toowoomba has her secrets. A city of brothels, prisons and unsavoury characters, as well the eccentric and the funny. The city's dark side is opened up on this fascinating tour. Join local guide Paul as he explores the many stories of Toowoomba not shared in the postcards or letters home to mother. Come away with a new found awareness of the city of Toowoomba.The tour starts in Queens Park and finishes near the Toowoomba Railway Station with a beer or drink with your tour guide at a nearby pub (included in the cost of the tour).   The walk starts and ends at different locations so consider parking closer to the end of route, near the Toowoomba Railway Station. Make sure you wear comfortable shoes!

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3 Joffre Street, East Toowoomba, Qld, 4350

3:00 PM - 5:00 PM

(61) 0432939350

[email protected]

Adult - $45 Child - $38 Concession - $38 Family - $145 National Trust Member - $35

https://www.trybooking.com/CFWAK

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Toowoomba, a city with a rich tapestry of history, harbours intriguing secrets waiting to be discovered. Unearth the concealed stories with the Toowoomba Trails: Dark Side Walking Tour.

Exploring Toowoomba’s Past

Toowoomba, often synonymous with postcard-perfect landscapes, hides a clandestine history of brothels, prisons, and eccentric characters.

Local guide Paul leads an enthralling exploration of the city’s dark side, delving into tales rarely shared in the picturesque postcards.

From Eccentric to Unsettling: A Journey

On Sunday, 17th March 2024, from 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM, the tour commences at Queens Park, corner Lindsay & Margaret Streets.

This experience promises to reveal the city’s unsavoury past, offering attendees a newfound awareness of Toowoomba’s diverse narrative.

Walk, Listen, and Connect with Toowoomba’s History

The walking tour winds through locations shrouded in mystery, providing an opportunity to connect with the city’s past.

From Russell Street near Toowoomba Railway Station to undisclosed corners holding untold stories, participants are urged to wear comfortable walking shoes and attire suitable for the outdoors.

A Toast to Toowoomba: Concluding at a Local Pub or Café

Every journey into the unknown deserves a fitting end. As the tour concludes, participants are invited for a well-deserved drink at a local pub or café, the cost of which is conveniently covered by the ticket.

Toowoomba’s Dark Side Walking Tour promises not just an exploration of its hidden past but a chance to connect with the city’s fascinating stories. Don’t miss the opportunity to uncover the secrets that lie beneath the surface of this Australian gem.

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Toowoomba has her secrets. A city of brothels, prisons and unsavoury characters, as well the eccentric and the funny. The city's dark side is opened up on this fascinating tour. Join local guide Paul as he explores the many stories of Toowoomba not found in the postcards or letters home to mother. Come away with a new found awareness of the city of Toowoomba.

Saturday 17 September 2022 3:30 PM - 5:30 PM (UTC+10)

Meet in Queens park cnr Lindsay & Margaret Street 84 Margaret Street Toowoomba , Toowoomba Qld 4350

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Toowoomba Trails: Toowoomba's Dark Side Walking Tour

May 6, 2023, 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm.

Toowoomba has her secrets. A city of brothels, prisons and unsavoury characters, as well the eccentric and the funny. The city's dark side is opened up on this fascinating tour. Join local guide Paul as he explores the many stories of Toowoomba not shared in the postcards or letters home to mother. Come away with a new found awareness of the city of Toowoomba.The tour starts in Queens Park and finishes near the Toowoomba Railway Station with a beer or drink with your tour guide at a nearby pub (included in the cost of the tour).   The walk starts and ends at different locations so consider parking closer to the end of route, near the Toowoomba Railway Station. Make sure you wear comfortable shoes!

Plan Your Visit

3 Joffre Street, East Toowoomba, Qld, 4350

3:00 PM - 5:00 PM

(61) 0432939350

[email protected]

Adult - $45 Child - $38 Concession - $38 Family - $145 National Trust Member - $35

https://www.trybooking.com/CFWAK

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