Toowoomba Carnival of Flowers: The ultimate dog
The Toowoomba Carnival of Flowers in Queensland, Australia, is highlighting its dog-friendly atmosphere for its 77th annual event. The festival features extensive floral displays and specific activities designed for visitors to enjoy with their pets.
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The article promotes regional tourism and highlights the trend of pet-inclusive travel experiences.
Toowoomba Carnival of Flowers runs from September 18 to October 5, featuring floral displays and dog-friendly events. Photo / Shelly Carson
Queensland’s Toowoomba Carnival of Flowers takes place in September, and it’s every gardener’s - and dog lover’s - dream day out, writes Shelly Carson
The first sign this isn’t an ordinary festival comes when my Italian greyhound Nala passes the height check and climbs aboard the Ferris wheel. We rise above the candy-coloured floral sea; my dog’s ears perk, flop, and aeroplane with every spin. Riding a Ferris wheel with a nosey four-legged passenger offers me a completely new perspective on Toowoomba’s Carnival of Flowers.
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