Warwick | Queensland
Referred to as the 'Rose and Rodeo City', Warwick is situated near the Great Dividing Range, 162km SW of Brisbane, in the Darling Downs region of south-east Queensland. Established in 1849, the town is now the centre for the surrounding region famous for its horse and cattle studs and fine wool. Main AttractionsThe floral emblem of Warwick is a red rose and there are many roses planted around the town, including a display in Leslie Park. Warwick Regional Art Gallery is located in Albion St. Pringle Cottage, built in the 19th century, is open to the public and displays old photographs, vehicles and machinery. |
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Most popular photosNearby attractionsFossicking is a popular activity on the southern Downs and visitors can try gold-panning at Thanes Creek, 40km west. A fossicking license can be obtained from the Council. Main Range NP is located north-east of Warwick and is popular with hikers as there are rainforest slopes, open forest and high peaks. The main recreation area is at Cunningham's Gap, where there are picnic areas, a campground and graded walking tracks. Leslie Dam, 15km west, offers watersports, swimming, boating and fishing. There are also giant granite sculptures to see, and picnic and BBQ facilities are available. There are 4 signposted tourist drives, which leads visitors to the smaller country towns in the Warwick Shire. latest stories
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Whats close? (direct line)accommodation0.0 km Lake Leslie Tourist Park0.3 km Centre Point Mid-City Motor Inn 0.4 km Pitstop Lodge Guesthouse and Bed and Breakfast 0.5 km Warwick Motor Inn 0.6 km 53 On Victoria 0.7 km Grafton Rose Bed and Breakfast 1.3 km Buckaroo Motor Inn 1.4 km Country Rose Motel 1.4 km Coachmans Inn Warwick 1.6 km Cromer House Bed and Breakfast 1.7 km Kahlers Oasis Caravan Park 2.1 km Glenrose Cottages 2.1 km McNevins Gunyah Motel 5.4 km Golden Rain Bed and Breakfast 6.8 km Alexander Motel and Peppercorn Restaurant 11.3 km Hope Cottage Country Retreat At Assmanshausen Winery 20.1 km Cherrabah Resort attractions0.1 km Warwick Art Gallery0.1 km Warwick RSL Services and Citizens Memorial Club Incorporated 0.5 km Warwicks Gardens Galore 0.7 km Australian Rodeo Heritage Centre 2.8 km Glengallan Homestead and Heritage Centre 8.7 km Darling Downs Hotel (Sandy Creek Pub) events0.1 km Splendid Village - A Warwick Art Gallery Exhibition0.1 km Girls, Brides then Young Wives and Treasures from a Grandmother - A Warwick Art Gallery Exhibition 0.1 km Art from the Canopy - A Warwick Art Gallery Exhibition 0.2 km Jumpers and Jazz In July Festival 0.3 km Southern Downs Sculpture Symposium 0.3 km Warwick Pentath-run 0.4 km Warwick Easter Fair 0.6 km Warwick Pig and Calf Markets 0.6 km Southern Downs Steam Railway Train Trips 0.9 km 43rd Warwick Easter Rock Swap 0.9 km Roll the Dice Run Motorbike Rally 1.2 km Abbey Markets 4.2 km Monaro Nationals 4.3 km Morgan Park Raceway Race Meets 14.1 km Cherry Gully Family Fun Day 14.1 km Glengallan Seasonal Farmers Markets information0.2 km Warwick Visitor Information CentreRegion: South East Country
The natural beauty of the Southern Downs and Granite Belt, South East Queensland Country, inspires the thriving local arts community, and the Brass Monkey Season represents the peak of the region's cultural calendar. more
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