Perched high on the Great Dividing Range, Toowoomba shines brightest in spring. With the Carnival of Flowers drawing thousands to its parks and gardens, the city hums with colour and energy. But the charm doesn’t stop at the blooms, this is a place where heritage streets meet laneway bars, cosy cafes rub shoulders with hatted restaurants and boutique stays are just minutes from rolling countryside drives.

Camp Hill has a personality all of its own. Best known for its beautiful Queenslander homes and leafy residential streets, this pocket of Brisbane’s east is also home to a growing mix of independent businesses worth getting to know. From family-run shops and neighbourhood eateries to beauty studios and specialty stores, there’s plenty happening beyond the main roads. It’s a suburb where local businesses are part of everyday life, serving the people who live just around the corner rather than relying on passing crowds. Whether you’ve called Camp Hill home for years or are simply passing through, there are plenty of local spots to discover.