Cycling walks and drives in Warwick | Abbey Boutique Hotel. Warwick QLD

SOME INFORMATION ABOUT WARWICK

7 things to do in Warwick | Southern Queensland Country

The banks of the Condamine River might well be the last place you’d expect to find some of Queensland’s most prestigious sandstone buildings, but the little town of Warwick proves it’s more than just roses and rodeos with every visit.

The main street’s sandstone architecture, which now services a town of just 15,130 people, points to a vibrant past that’s 150 years young.

Turn back the pages of history and learn more about this darling town on the Downs

Warwick (southernqueenslandcountry.com.au)

5 more historical stays in Southern Queensland Country | Southern Queensland Country

CYCLING MAPS

Stay the night at the Abbey, leave your car here and go on a cycling adventure!

Map 1 Warwick to Yangan & Emuvale.

(R On The Downs ACCOMMODATION http://r-onthedowns.com/index.html )

Map 2 Warwick to Killarney, Queen Mary Falls,

Map 3 Warwick to Pratten

Map 4 Warwick to Allora, Clifton, Leyburn, Goomburra.

Map 5 Warwick to Stanthorpe - for those with lots of stamina!

QLD road rules for bicycles:

https://www.qld.gov.au/transport/safety/rules/wheeled-devices/bicycle

TOURIST DRIVES

Links to toursit drives in QLD 2 - 13 nights

https://www.southernqueenslandcountry.com.au/journeys

https://bigskycountrydrives.com.au/

https://blog.queensland.com/2016/03/07/3-scenic-country-tourist-drives-from-warwick/

ART TRAILS:

Dunny Dash

On your way to Warwick, check out some of the the 'Dunny Dash' stops! Muriels painted on what where once very plain toilet blocks

Your Guide to the Southern Downs Dunny Dash Art Trail - Southern Downs & Granite Belt (southerndownsandgranitebelt.com.au)

Public Art Trail.

Some interesting links on this site forstops to view on your drive around the area.

PUBLIC ART | CCART (ccarttrail.com)

SEASONAL EVENTS

Jumpers & Jazz - Last 2 full weekends in July each year

Jumpers and Jazz in July program

Warwick Rodeo - October each year

https://warwickshowandrodeo.com.au/

Celtic Festival - 30th September to 2nd October 2023

Sunflower Fields - end Dec to Mar (depending on weather)

Carnival of Flowers - September in Toowoomba

Apple & Grape Festival - March Stanthorpe

Opera in The Vineyard - Ballendean Estate Stanthorpe

Stanthorpe WInery's Blog

https://blog.queensland.com/2018/04/04/granite-belt-vineyards/

WALKS

Walks of Warwick - Recommended

this link takes you to a map of 5 local walks in warwick

CBD/heritage Walk

Railway Walk

Dairy Walk

Hill Walk

River Walk

https://southerndownsandgranitebelt.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/5-Walks-of-Warwick.jpg

Main Range National Park

https://www.queensland.com/attraction/main-range-national-park

Storm Creek Dam - Stanthorpe

https://www.queensland.com/attraction/storm-king-dam

Star Trails - how to photograph blog

https://blog.queensland.com/2014/03/26/how-to-photograph-star-trails/

Girrawheen National Park

Queen Mary Falls - Killarney

Heritage Trails - Warwick

https://www.sdrc.qld.gov.au/our-region/things-to-do---see/heritage-trail

Warwick & Surrounds (

RESTAURANTS IN SURROUNDING AREAS.

Bramble Patch - Stanthorpe,

great desserts, jams & sauces.

http://www.bramblepatch.com.au/

Granite Belt Brewery - Stanthorpe

Heritage Estate Winery -towards Stanthorpe

SHOW YOUR KEY FOR 8% OFF THE VINE+DINE LUNCH JOURNEY

747 Granite Belt Drive, Sottonvale. 4685 2197

BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL

Stanthorpe Cheese Factory

We use these cheeses for our cheese plates,, yum!

Suttons Farm - Stanthorpe

great apple juice & apple pies.

http://suttonsfarm.com.au/

Varias - QLD training college

Try the 'Melody of Mains'

BOOKING RECOMMENDED

SOME LOCAL ATTRACTIONS.

Australian Rodeo Heritage Center

4 Alice Street, Warwick QLD.

Darling Downs Zoo

SHOW YOUR ROOM KEY FOR A 2 FOR 1 ENTRY

Open everyday exept Christmas Day 9-4pm

P 07 4696 4107 https://darlingdownszoo.com.au/

Glengallan Homestead

SHOW YOUR ROOM KEY FOR A 2 FOR 1 ENTRY

18515 New England Hightway Warwick QLD

P 07 4667 3866

Restored from ruin in 2001, the iconic Glengallan House emerges from the ruins of the 1867 sandstone mansion as a unique heritage experience.
Open 10am to 4pm Wednesday to Sunday, Glengallan for fresh lunches, hot coffees and homemade scones..

Information Center

72 Palmerin Street Warwick QLD

Leyburn Sprints

The Historic Leyburn Sprints returns to the streets of Leyburn every August, with over 200 cars racing around the idyllic country town, vying for trophies in over 20 classes. The Sprints commemorates the running of the Australian Grand Prix, held in Leyburn in 1949.

Morgan Park Raceway

See webpage for all events and information

228 Old Stanthorpe Road, Warwick QLD

0437 471 433

Pringle Cottage - Warwick Museum

SHOW YOUR ROOM KEY FOR A 2 FOR 1 ENTRY

79-83 Dragon Street, Warwick, QLD

P 0429 941 073 https://warwickmuseum.com.au/

A collection of old buildings displaying how some lived in the past here in QLD. taking pride of place is our sandstone treasure, Circa 1870 built by Scottish stonemason John McCulloch. Over the years it has been a home for Mr & Mrs McCulloch, 3 different schools, the last being Mrs Pringle's Milton College, a family home, boarding house, and a set of flats during W.W.2, then once again becoming a family home.

Pig & Calf Sales

Every Wednesday & Saturday morning

Queen Mary Falls

Lovely drive to these beautiful falls.

Southern Downs Steam Train

Visit the webpage for timetable - the Abbey often has packaged accommodation with trips.

Warwick Art Gallery

Visual art displays changing regularly. Open Tue-Sat 10-4pm

49 Albion Street, Warwick QLD

P 07 4661 0434

Warwick Rodeo & Show Grounds

18 Kingsford St, Warwick QLD