Local Attractions
Warwick is situated 160 kilometres south west of Brisbane and borders on fertile farmlands and the rolling hills of the Great Dividing Range. The town is strategically located at the junction of major highways from Melbourne, Sydney and Brisbane.
The area was discovered in 1827 by explorer Allan Cunningham and settled in 1840 by the Leslie brothers who began the tradition of the pastoralist, sheep and wool industry in Queensland.
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Attractions
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Dining and Eating Out (3)
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Darling Downs Hotel (Sandy Creek Pub) The Darling Downs Hotel is more commonly known as the Sandy Creek Pub which is situated on Sandy Creek Road at the start of the Sprint Route through to Leyburn. This historical hotel is the perfect place to stop, relax and unwind on the wide verandahs or in the rustic beer garden.
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Warwick RSL Services and Citizens Memorial Club Incorporated The Warwick RSL Services and Citizens Memorial Club Incorporated has something for everyone. The club is open seven days a week from 10.00 a.m. and is air conditioned for patron's comfort. Patrons can try their luck with two Keno Terminals, Poker Machines, Promotions and Raffles. There is also TAB onsite, Sky Channel, TVN and Foxsports.
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Warwicks Gardens Galore Warwick's Gardens Galore Cafe is set amongst the tranquility of water fountains with the fresh aroma of nursery plants, making it the perfect place to relax and unwind over fine coffee, or choose a meal from the scrumptious menu. It is also adjacent to the Warwick Motor Inn, making it the perfect choice for dining for guests of the Motel.
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Galleries, Museums and Collections (5)
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Australian Rodeo Heritage Centre The Australian Rodeo Heritage Centre is a place to follow history and relive the glory of the Australian Professional Rodeo Association's greatest champions and rodeo history.
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Glengallan Homestead and Heritage Centre After more than 70 years of decline and dereliction, Glengallan emerges from the ruins of the 1867 sandstone mansion as a unique heritage experience. Walk through time and re-live the Glengallan story from squattocracy to farmer settlement. An innovative interpretation allows Glengallan to evolve with time as old photographs and documents shed more light on life in what was once described as “the finest house in the colony”.
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Pringle Cottage Museum Pringle Cottage Museum is a collection of buildings which features furniture and household items representing more than 130 years of family life in the Warwick district.
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Southern Downs Steam Railway The Southern Downs Steam Railway is a Mainline Tourist Heritage Railway and rail museum based in Warwick. Established in 1995, SDSR has restored a Heritage C17 Steam Locomotive to operational condition for use with these trains.
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Warwick Art Gallery The Warwick Art Gallery is at the forefront of cultural activities in the Southern Downs Regional Shire. Especially committed to community activities, the Gallery aims to identify, promote and celebrate the community's artistic and cultural identity and support community-based festivals, exchanges and events.
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Natural Attractions (1)
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Main Range National Park Main Range National Park, following an arc of rugged peaks and ridges, is the crucial western link in south-east Queensland’s remarkable Scenic Rim. Crossed by the Cunningham Highway, this park in a World Heritage area offers an impressive waterfall, challenging hikes and easy rainforest walks with wonderful views. For terrific views and experiences: at Cunningham’s Gap picnic area, try the Rainforest circuit or stroll to Fassifern Valley lookout (both short walks); zigzag up Mount Cordeaux (lyrebirds and scarlet-flowered giant spear lilies) or Mount Mitchell (sheer cliff face). Enjoy a picnic at Queen Mary Falls, which plunge an impressive 40 metres. From Spicer’s Gap camping area, walk the bullock-dray trail and camp near pioneer graves. (Take your own fuel stove.) Experienced walkers can hike for several days along the Scenic Rim.
Events
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Exhibitions and Shows (5)
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43rd Warwick Easter Rock Swap The Warwick and District Lapidary Club presents the 43rd Easter Rock Swap, Gem and Jewellery Show over the Easter long weekend. This three day event features rough and cut gemstones, semi-precious rock, minerals and fossils, jewellery - silver and gold, collectables, arts and crafts, books, lapidary requirements, tools and equipment displays.
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Art from the Canopy - A Warwick Art Gallery Exhibition The Warwick Art Gallery presents, Art from the Canopy, botanical paintings of fruit and flowers of the trees of the Killarney District by Susan Savage.
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Girls, Brides then Young Wives and Treasures from a Grandmother - A Warwick Art Gallery Exhibition The Warwick Art Gallery presents the following two exhibitions:
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Southern Downs Sculpture Symposium The Southern Downs Sculpture Symposium will feature up to 20 participating artists and a team of five guest artists who will carve local Warwick Tanamerah sandstone.
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Splendid Village - A Warwick Art Gallery Exhibition The Warwick Art Gallery presents, Splendid Village, decorative acrylic paintings by current Warwick Art Gallery Director Karina Devine.
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Festivals and Celebrations (1)
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Cherry Gully Family Fun Day The Wildash Rural Fire Brigade is hosting the Cherry Gully Family Fun Day as a fundraiser and to celebrate the opening of the railway from Warwick to Cherry Gully 130 years ago in 1880.
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Markets (4)
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Abbey Markets Every Sunday morning locals gather at Abbey of the Roses for the weekly Abbey markets.
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Jumpers and Jazz In July Festival Warwick's quirky Jumpers and Jazz in July Festival invites visitors to rug up at their coldest time of year and enjoy a diverse program of music, fun workshops, hand made craft market, street performers and inspirational exhibitions. The highlight of the festival are the 100 plus tree jumpers which are specially created to decorate the town's deciduous trees.
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Warwick Easter Fair The Warwick Easter Fair is returning to Leslie Park on Easter Saturday with something for the whole family. Bugs the Easter Bunny will host an Easter egg hunt, the Pontiac Car Club will hold their Show and Shine in the park and Rainbow FM is set to broadcast live from the fair.
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Warwick Pig and Calf Markets The spirit and personality of the country is jammed into the weekly Pig and Calf Sales and Fruit and Vegetable Market which is held every Wednesday morning. A visit to Warwick’s Pig and Calf Sales is one of those experiences you’ll never forget, a unique country experience! This market is the longest continually operated market in Queensland, offering much more than livestock.
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Sporting Events (5)
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Monaro Nationals For the first time, Queensland will host this major national event for the Monaro Club.
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Morgan Park Raceway Race Meets Morgan Park Raceway hosts a number of fantastic race meets throughout the year, including the Queensland Super Sprint Series, CAMS State Championship, Historic Racing Car Club meets, Motorcycle Sportsmen Race Meetings and many more.
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Roll the Dice Run Motorbike Rally The Roll the Dice Run is an annual motorbike rally held in Warwick. Roll the dice three times throughout the event and the highest score wins AUD1000.00 cash!
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Southern Downs Steam Railway Train Trips All aboard! Experience the magic of steam on the Southern Downs. Southern Downs Steam Railway now operating as a regular tourist railway and there are many trips planned over the coming months - Wallangarra, Clifton and Goondiwindi.
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Warwick Pentath-run The Warwick Pentath-run is a five race marathon completed over two days, covering 42.2 kilometres. The run is the only one of its kind in Australia. Participants can complete one or all of the runs. It is suitable for experienced and novice runners, joggers and walkers. Team entries are available.
Visitor Information
Our Local Highlights
- Morgan Park Race Track & Equestrian Centre: Morgan Park is 1000 acres of native Australian bushland that was left to the people of Warwick at the turn of the century. The park now boasts world class facilities in Polocrosse, Horse Trials, Drag Racing, Car Racing, Motocross and Carriage Driving.
- Australian Rodeo Heritage Centre: The Australian Rodeo Heritage Centre is a place to follow history and relive the glory of the Australian Professional Rodeo Association's greatest champions and rodeo history.
For the rodeo enthusiast the Rodeo Heritage Centre has interactive and static displays, live rodeo demonstrations for corporate events, theatrette, cowboy bar, function rooms and western gift shop.
- Pringle Cottage: Built in 1870 the sandstone cottage forms the heart fo Warwicks Pringle Cottage Museum. The Museum features a priceless collection of furniture, household items, machinery and bric a brac representing more than 130 years of family life in the Warwick District.
- Warwick Railway Station: The Warwick Railway Station in Lyons St was built of sandstone, in the 1880's. A sign outside immortalises the egg throwing incident which occured while Prime Minister billy Hughes was speaking at the station.This led to the formation of the Commonwealth Police.
- Pig & Calf Market: Pig & Calf Market is the longest continuosly operated market in Queensland, offering much more than livestock.
A paradise for trash & treasure hunters, the jumble -style auction has everything from Guinea pigs to goats,farm equipment to furniture and intiguing bric-a-brac.
The Pig & Calf Markets are on Wednesday Mornings, located Lyons St.
- Warwick's Indoor & Recreation and Aquatic Centre: This state of the art complex blends health & pleasure with four heated pools including a rapid river ride,international standard sports courts, a hydrotherapy pool, gymnasium and more.
Located in Palmerin St, Warwick.