Walk in the wide streets of the pioneering settlement of Warwick and see some of the state’s finest original sandstone buildings.
The well-preserved churches, cottages, railway stations and schools hail from the days when people travelled in horsedrawn carriages and the old fashioned pubs sport beautiful leadlight windows. Get a copy of the Southern Downs Heritage and Historic Building Trails Guide from the Visitor Information Centre and make sure you include a visit to Abbey of the Roses and the Warwick & District Historical Museum. Warwick is known as the ‘Rose and Rodeo’ capital of Australia and the red ‘City of Warwick’ rose (Arofuto) can be
seen growing prolifically in Leslie Park. Warwick’s famous Rose and Rodeo Festival is held on the last full weekend in October. The Warwick Rodeo can trace its roots back to a professional buckjumping contest which started in 1857. Each year riders from around the nation compete for their share of the prize money. During the winter months of Brass Monkey Season®, the streets of Warwick come alive with the Jumpers and Jazz in July Festival where the deciduous trees of the main street are dressed with customknitted jumpers.
SimplyIrresistible Enjoythe colours of our region’s seasons Explore stunning national parks, cool mountain vistas and lush, green waterfalls Excite your imagination with actionpacked horsepower, quirky tree jumpers and gourmet food and wine
For more information about Warwick, Stanthorpe and district visit www.southerndowns.qld.gov.au or speak with a friendly local on 07 4661 0300
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