Newtown Travel Guide
Toowoomba
Popular places to visit
Queens Park
Queens Park is just one of the places to see in Toowoomba, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Visit the area's spas or simply enjoy its cafes.
Empire Theatre
You can get tickets for a performance at Empire Theatre on your trip to Toowoomba. Wander around the gardens or enjoy the area's cafes.
Cobb & Co Museum
You can spend time studying the exhibits at Cobb & Co Museum in Toowoomba. Visit the area's spas or simply enjoy its cafes.
Laurel Bank Park
After visiting Laurel Bank Park, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Toowoomba. Wander around the gardens or enjoy the area's cafes.
Japanese Gardens
Explore the great outdoors at Japanese Gardens, a lovely green space in Toowoomba. Wander around the gardens or enjoy the area's cafes.
Picnic Point Park
Explore the great outdoors at Picnic Point Park, a lovely green space in Toowoomba.
Things to do
Fordsdale: Scenic Horseback Riding Adventure
Top hotels in Newtown
Bridge Street Motor Inn
The plumping needs fixing. The shower squeals and has very little pressure, the hot tap in kitchen needs a new washer. The pillow situation is strange, they are two in one and super thick, and no spares for us side sleepers! The single bed is completely bowed in the middle. The kitchen was great ...
Reviewed on 13 Dec 2025
Clifford Park Holiday Motor Inn
Do not book! Nothing had been cleaned or wiped down in a good long while. Carpets and blinds were ripped, damaged and stained. Pool was green. Piles of junk next to car park, (fridges, old tyres, green waste, rubbish) All around gives the Ick. Would not recommend.
Reviewed on 2 May 2026
Best Western Tuscany On Tor Motor Inn
Clean and well appinted
Reviewed on 13 Apr 2026
A Raceview Motor Inn
Lady at reception was friendly, tea coffee sugar biscuits Vegemite honey and jam supplied very thoughtful.
Reviewed on 8 Mar 2026
Park Motor Inn
It’s an older motel so has a few quirky old amenities but overall the bed was super comfortable, shower was nice and it had enough on the room (microwave, toaster, fridge etc) to service what we needed. The staff were so lovely and helpful. If you’re looking for budget axiom for one night this is ...
Reviewed on 26 Apr 2026
Highlander Motor Inn & Apartments
There was no one at reception for 3 days due to staff shortage.
Reviewed on 29 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Newtown
Wilsonton
Wilsonton is noteworthy for its shopping, and you can plan an outing to Clifford Park Racecourse and Toowoomba Showgrounds while you're in town.
Rockville
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Rockville and surrounding area, you can visit Grand Central Shopping Centre and Clifford Park Racecourse.
Central Business District
While visiting Central Business District, you might make a stop by sights like Empire Theatre and Toowoomba Regional Art Gallery.
Harristown
Visitors to Harristown enjoy its shopping, and if you want to do some exploring, Ju Raku En Japanese Garden is worth a stop.
North Toowoomba
North Toowoomba is noteworthy for its restaurants, and you can plan an outing to Cobb & Co Museum and Grand Central Shopping Centre while you're in town.
South Toowoomba
Golf courses and spas are notable features of South Toowoomba. You might consider stopping by City Golf Club while you're exploring the neighbourhood.
