🇦🇺 Toowoomba, Australia
Downs Motel
📍 669, Ruthven Street, Toowoomba
Photo: official website
Your stay — Downs Motel
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Faith & Dietary Nearby
- Church: St Luke's (120 m · ~2 min walk)
- Church: Redeemer Lutheran Church (316 m · ~4 min walk)
- Church: Christian Science Institute (464 m · ~6 min walk)
- Church: St Patrick's Cathedral (488 m · ~6 min walk)
Local Lifestyle & Recreation
The Hooper Centre — 389 m · ~5 min walk
Village Green — 338 m · ~4 min walk
School Museum and Archives — 2.0 km · ~25 min walk
Empire Theatre — 560 m · ~7 min walk
Margaret Street Playground — 1.3 km · ~17 min walk
5-Minute Radius Essentials
Nearest — 388 m · ~5 min walk
Chemist Warehouse — 803 m · ~10 min walk
Foodary — 335 m · ~4 min walk
Greyhound Australia — 902 m · ~11 min walk
Good to know — Toowoomba
Type I · 230V
safe
$1 ≈ A$1.44 · AUD
Emergency Contacts
ToowoombaWhere to Eat
Book a table →💡 Booking tip: For popular restaurants in Toowoomba, book at least a week ahead — especially for weekend evenings and during festival season.
Your arrival at Downs Motel
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Nearest — 388 m · ~5 min walk — pharmacy · Chemist Warehouse — 803 m · ~10 min walk
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →Getting Around
Brisbane Airport (BNE) → The Toowoomba Motel & Event Centre (15 Hursley Rd, Harristown)
💡 Book a fixed-price fare with companies like Yellow Cabs (13 19 24) or Toowoomba Taxis (131 008) to avoid meter surprises. The direct trip avoids tolls if you take the Warrego Highway.
Toowoomba City (Bus interchange at Margaret St, near Grand Central) → The Toowoomba Motel & Event Centre – Stop at Hursley Rd near Perth St (routes 1A, 1B)
💡 Download the 'Toowoomba Bus' app for live departures. Get a 'go card' from the interchange (refundable deposit) – single fares drop from $3.50 to $2.50. The motel stop is near Coles Harristown, so you can shop on the way.
Brisbane Airport (BNE) – Skygate stop (next to DFO) or Roma Street Busway → Toowoomba City (Bus stop at Ruthven St, near Grand Central Shopping Centre)
💡 From the Toowoomba bus stop at Grand Central, catch a local taxi or bus 1A/B to Hursley Rd (5 min ride). The coach runs luggage-friendly but book online in advance for cheaper rates.
Brisbane Airport (BNE) – Concourse A or B (long-distance bus bay) or Brisbane Transit Centre → Toowoomba CBD (stop on Ruthven St, near Empire Theatre)
💡 Greyhound's Wi-Fi and power sockets are handy for the ride. To reach the motel, take a Toowoomba bus 1A from the CBD stop to Tewantin St near Hursley Rd. The motel is a 3-min walk.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is check-in at Downs Motel?
Check-in at Downs Motel is from null. Check-out is by null.
Top Attractions in Toowoomba
💡 Check their website for free curator-led floor talks, usually held on the first Saturday of the month.
💡 Pop into the small gift shop inside the foyer for postcards, and ask the custodian if the bell tower is open for viewing (usually weekday mornings).
💡 Pick up the free heritage brochure from the Toowoomba Visitor Information Centre on Ruthven Street before you go – it maps out 12 points of interest.
💡 Pack a thermos and arrive just before sunset for the best light; the park gates lock at 7pm (summer) or 5pm (winter).
💡 Visit early morning on a weekday to have the place almost to yourself. The cherry blossoms bloom in late August.