Peacehaven Botanic Park, Darling Downs Travel Guide

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Discover native flora, scenic views, and family fun at Peacehaven Botanic Park in Highfields, a peaceful sanctuary just north of Toowoomba.

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Peacehaven Botanic Park in Highfields, a 15-minute drive from Toowoomba, offers 5.4 hectares of native flora, themed gardens, and scenic views of the Bunya Mountains. With a nature-inspired playground, tranquil lake, and picnic facilities, it's perfect for families and nature lovers.

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56 Kuhls Rd, Highfields, Queensland, 4352, AU
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Hi, I'm Eve. Here are a few practical things to know before exploring Peacehaven Botanic Park.

Visit the native plant nursery, operated by the Friends of Peacehaven Botanic Park, to purchase rare native plants and support park enhancements.
Enjoy a picnic or BBQ in the park's designated areas, taking advantage of the shelters and tables provided.
Explore the park's wheelchair-accessible pathways to discover themed gardens, wetlands, and rainforest areas.
Bring the kids to the nature-inspired adventure playground, complete with a dinosaur skeleton and other fun features.

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Getting There

Driving

From Toowoomba, head north on the New England Highway. Turn left at the first set of lights in Highfields onto Cawdor Road, then right onto Kuhls Road after 1km. The park entrance and car park will be on your left after 500m. Parking is free. Additional parking is available along Kuhls Road. Pedestrian access is also available from Scott and Jack Streets.
Public Transport

From Toowoomba, take the Bus Queensland route 950 towards Crows Nest. The bus trip takes approximately 30 minutes and costs around $5. Alight at the Sportsman Drive at Kalimna Drive stop in Highfields. From there, it's a short walk to Peacehaven Botanic Park.
Taxi/Ride-Share

From Toowoomba, a taxi or ride-share service (like Uber) to Peacehaven Botanic Park in Highfields will take approximately 20 minutes and cost around $32. The route follows the New England Highway north to Highfields, then onto Cawdor Road and finally Kuhls Road.

Discover more about Peacehaven Botanic Park

Peacehaven Botanic Park, located in Highfields, Queensland, is a testament to community spirit and the vision of local dairy farmer Stan Kuhl. In 2004, Kuhl donated 4.7 hectares of his land to create a botanic park promoting global peace. Sadly, he passed away in 2005, but his dream was realized when the park officially opened in 2006 and expanded to 5.4 hectares in 2012.The park features over 400 species of native plants and trees, showcasing the diverse flora of the region. Wheelchair-accessible pathways meander through themed gardens, wetlands, and rainforest areas, offering panoramic views of the Bunya Mountains. The park's design incorporates artistic mosaic tiles symbolizing the natural environment.Visitors can enjoy a range of facilities, including a nature-inspired adventure playground where children can excavate a dinosaur skeleton, climb a giant Crows Ash seed pod, and play. A picturesque lake with a viewing platform provides a tranquil setting, while picnic shelters and BBQ facilities cater to family gatherings. The grand rotunda is a popular spot for weddings and offers stunning views to the west.The Friends of Peacehaven Botanic Park operate a native plant nursery within the park, offering rare native plants for sale. Proceeds from the nursery support park enhancements. The park also features a frog pond, providing a habitat for local frog populations and other fauna.Peacehaven Botanic Park stands as a living legacy to Stan Kuhl's generosity and his desire to create a place of peace and natural beauty for the community.