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Things to see & do near Sunray Motor Inn

Explore Toowoomba & the Darling Downs

Set in the heart of Toowoomba, Sunray Motor Inn is the perfect base for exploring Queensland’s Garden City and the wider Darling Downs.
From our doorstep on McDougall Street you’re just minutes from lush parklands, award-winning cafés, boutique shopping, and some of regional Queensland’s most loved attractions — whether you’re visiting for work, a family getaway, or a weekend escape from the coast.

Gardens and the Great Outdoors


Toowoomba is famous for its parks and flowers, and the city truly comes alive each September during the Toowoomba Carnival of Flowers. Year-round favourites include the Japanese Gardens (Ju Raku En) at the University of Southern Queensland, the sweeping views from Picnic Point Lookout, and the heritage-listed Queens Park Gardens — all just a short drive from the motel.

Shopping, Dining and Culture


You’ll find everything from boutique finds to major retailers at Grand Central and Clifford Gardens, both under ten minutes away. Toowoomba’s thriving café and restaurant scene has earned it a reputation as one of regional Queensland’s best food destinations — The Railway Goods Shed precinct and Ruthven Street are great places to start. For culture lovers, the Empire Theatre, Cobb+Co Museum, and the Toowoomba Regional Art Gallery are all within easy reach.

Family-Friendly Fun


Travelling with kids? Highfields Pioneer Village brings pioneer-era Queensland to life, while Ju Raku En’s koi ponds, the adventure playgrounds at Queens Park, and the Toowoomba Bicentennial Waterbird Habitat are all firm favourites. Don’t miss feeding the ducks or a walk along the city’s many flower-lined streets.


Day Trips Across the Darling Downs


If you’ve got a day spare, the surrounding region is packed with highlights:

  • Crows Nest National Park — rock pools, waterfalls, and bushwalks, 45 minutes north.
  • Jondaryan Woolshed — a working heritage farm and one of Queensland’s oldest shearing sheds.
  • The Granite Belt — Stanthorpe’s wineries, cideries, and boutique producers, under two hours south.
  • Highfields and Hampton — antique stores, country cafés, and scenic drives along the Great Dividing Range.

Getting Here and Getting Around

Toowoomba is an easy 90-minute drive west of Brisbane via the Warrego Highway, and Wellcamp Airport is just 20 minutes from the motel.
We provide free undercover parking for cars, if you are travelling with a trailer or caravan please phone the motel direct.
Our team is happy to share local tips, directions, and recommendations at check-in — just ask.