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Last Updated: Tuesday, 23 December 2025 08:09
Published: Monday, 22 December 2025 08:54
Senator Corinne Mulholland on site with Mayor Geoff McDonald and Deputy Mayor Rebecca Vonhoff

Toowoomba Regional Council is making it easier than ever for families to enjoy New Years Eve in Queens Park with the ‘Bus It Free! to Events Trial’ running to and from key locations.

Following the trial at the Triple M Mayoral Carols by Candlelight, free buses will again run for NYE on Wednesday 31 December.

Forget the hassle of finding a park, battling traffic or walking long distances, just jump on a free event bus and let the festivities begin stress-free!

Toowoomba Region Mayor Geoff McDonald said the ‘Bus It Free! to Events Trial’ will make New Years Eve even more accessible and enjoyable.

“The free shuttle buses mean no parking stress, no traffic headaches, and a safer way to celebrate with family and friends,” Mayor McDonald said.

“There’s no need for attendees to book a ticket, simply check the timetable on Council’s website, head to your nearest pick-up point, and hop on a special event bus to get to and from Queens Park for NYE. It’s that easy!” Mayor McDonald said.

The ‘Bus It Free! to Events Trial’ will run to and from Queens Park utilising the bus zone on Margaret Street for set down and pick up.

Bus It Free! to Events Trial details:

Toowoomba New Year’s Eve Family Fireworks

Wednesday 31 December at Frogs Hollow, Queens Park

4pm to 8pm

Bus It Free! to Events Trial Routes:

  • Start Wilsonton Plaza (stop # 880885) with pick up and drop off at Clifford Gardens (stop # 880849) and Grand Central (stop # 880867);
  • Start Highfields Plaza (Coles - stop # 880010) with pick up and drop off at Highfields Village Shopping Centre (Woolworths - stop #880104) and Harlaxton State School opp Northpoint (stop # 880504);
  • Start UniSQ (stop # 880218) with pick up and drop off at Kingfisher Villas (stop # 880622) and Toowoomba Plaza (stop # 880202).

No bookings required, just turn up and ride!

For maps and a full timetable of the free special event services for Toowoomba NYE visit – https://www.tr.qld.gov.au/our-region/whats-on/events/16724-special-event-shuttle-buses