The suburb of Toowong is a vibrant community that is ideally positioned along the banks of the Brisbane River, only 4 kilometres from the Brisbane CBD. Because the suburb is located so close to the picturesque Brisbane River there are lots of things to see and do along the riverfront including jogging, cycling, roller blading or simply enjoying a stroll. There are also plenty of visitors enjoying a bbq in the adjoining parklands and a wide range of different serviced apartments available to suit any travel budget. Another popular pasttime for people staying in Toowong is visiting the Brisbane Botanic Gardens at the nearby Mt Coot-Tha. This 52 hectare garden contains an extensive collection of native and exotic species numbering over 20,000 plants from around the world. Also Anzac Park lies at the foothills of Mt. Coot-Tha and is full of ageing trees planted in memorial rows. The local shopping in Toowong is dominated by the large Westfield Shoppingtown at nearby Indooroopilly, although the local Toowong Village shopping precinct is also worth a look.