Warwick to Wallangarra, Lunch on Platform – Girraween National Park Tour

Morning tea on Stanthorpe Railway Station, 2 course lunch at Wallangarra Station – Girraween NP Tour, home by train

Warwick to Wallangarra, Lunch at Wallangarra Railway Station – Girraween National Park Tour home by train

Adult (14+) $230

Child (2-14) $175

Infants (0-2) Free

Itinery

7:30 – Arrive at Warwick Station

8:00 – Depart Warwick for Stanthorpe

10:20 – Arrive Stanthorpe Station. Enjoy morning tea on the platform (included in your ticket)

10:45 – Train departs for Ballandean

11:45 – Bus to Wallangarra Railway Station

12:00 – Lunch at Wallangarra Station

13:30 – Bus Tour of the Girraween National Park – Queenslands Rugged but Spectacular Highlands

15:30 – Arrive back at Stanthorpe Station ready to Board your train for your trip back to Warwick

18:00 – Arrive at Warwick Station

Description of the tour… (all included in the ticket price)

Depart Warwick Station.

After easing into the uphill sections between Warwick (1,492ft), and Silverwood (1,913ft), we leave civilisation and wind up past sandstone ruins of Spring and Mineral Creek bridges before a short stop to check the locomotive before passing through the two tunnels on the line.

After this brief pause, it’s time to enjoy the spectacular views as we climb the Silverwood range to Dalveen where we pass The Summit (3,035ft), the highest QR station. Since leaving Warwick, we have risen 1,543 feet in the space of 32 miles. After passing The Summit we coast down into Stanthorpe for a 30 minute stop.

After morning tea on Stanthorpe Railway Station (included in the price) we depart for Ballandean. View wineries, highland country fauna and flora, orchards and hugh boulders.

Arrive at Ballandean and take a 15minute bus ride to the Wallangarra Railway Station. Lunch on the platform (included in the price) the depart by bus for a tour of the Girraween National Park (included in the price) ending at the Stanthorpe Railway Station.

We then depart Stanthorpe by train making our way back down the range with a setting sun before we arrive back in Warwick around 6.00pm.

Please plan to arrive at the Warwick Railway Station, Brosnan Cres Warwick at lease 30 minutes before departure..

There is plenty of free parking at the Warwick Railway Stration.

Relevant Travel Details:

• We make every to ensure that tour will operate as advertised. Unfortunately, this may not always be possible owing to unforeseen circumstances such as total fire bans or mechanical failures. In such events we reserve the right to make whatever changes are necessary, without compensation. However, any changes made will only be after we have exhausted all reasonable efforts to provide the tour as advertised.

  • Where steam is unavailable, SDSR will replace it with the Heritage Diesel Locomotive.
  • Some services may cancel at short notice. You will be notified by email.

• If you would like to sit in a carriage with friends that have booked tickets separately from you, email events@downsexplorer.org.au to let us know the name the tickets were booked in, trip details and order number. If you do not let us know, you may be seated in separate carriages.

• Times shown on brochures are subject to approval of the relevant authorities and could differ on the day. Correct times will be advised on your tickets or by special email.

• We appreciate all feedback, good or bad. Make contact via: “mail to: events@downsexplorer.org.au”

Membership:

We are a not-for-profit organisation run entirely by volunteers. Consider becoming a member to keep up to date on events, progress and general news. Membership is $30 for two people and can be arranged via our website: “www.downsexplorer.org.au/membership”.

If you have any further questions, please email us at events@downsexplorer.org.au

Warwick to Ballandean Rtn incl. a box lunch at Ballandean

A great day out with morning tea at Stanthorpe Railway Station, and a a boxed lunch on the train at Ballandean

Warwick to Ballandean and Return

Adult (14+) $210

Child (2-14) $160

Infants (0-2) Free

Itinery

0730 – Arrive at Warwick Station

0800 – Depart Warwick for Ballandean

1015 – Arrive Stanthorpe Station. Enjoy morning tea on the platform (included in your ticket) and then board the train again for Ballandean. Boxed lunch on the way.

1430 – Arrive back at Stanthorpe Station. Board your train at 1530 for the trip back down the range to Warwick

1800 – Arrive at Warwick Station

Details:

Depart Warwick Station at 08:00am for a leisurely day on the heritage train.

Morning tea is provided at Stanthorpe Station

After easing into the uphill sections between Warwick (1,492ft), and Silverwood (1,913ft), we leave civilisation and wind up past sandstone ruins of Spring and Mineral Creek bridges before a short stop to check the locomotive before passing through the two tunnels on the line.

After this brief pause, it’s time to enjoy the spectacular views as we climb the Silverwood range to Dalveen where we pass The Summit (3,035ft), the highest QR station. Since leaving Warwick, we have risen 1,543 feet in the space of 32 miles. After passing The Summit we coast down into Stanthorpe for a 30 minute stop.

Morning tea on the Stanthorpe platform (included in your fare)

Board the train at 1045 for departure to Ballandean arriving at 1215

We will depart Stanthorpe at 1530 to make our way back down the range with a setting sun before we arrive back in Warwick at 1800.

Please plan to arrive at the Warwick Railway Station, Brosnan Cres Warwick at lease 30 minutes before departure..

Relevant Travel Details:

• We make every to ensure that tour will operate as advertised. Unfortunately, this may not always be possible owing to unforeseen circumstances such as total fire bans or mechanical failures. In such events we reserve the right to make whatever changes are necessary, without compensation. However, any changes made will only be after we have exhausted all reasonable efforts to provide the tour as advertised.

  • Where steam is unavailable, SDSR will replace it with the Heritage Diesel Locomotive.
  • Some services may cancel at short notice. You will be notified by email.

• If you would like to sit in a carriage with friends that have booked tickets separately from you, email events@downsexplorer.org.au to let us know the name the tickets were booked in, trip details and order number. If you do not let us know, you may be seated in separate carriages.

• Times shown on brochures are subject to approval of the relevant authorities and could differ on the day. Correct times will be advised on your tickets or by special email.

• We appreciate all feedback, good or bad. Make contact via: “mail to: events@downsexplorer.org.au”

Membership:

We are a not-for-profit organisation run entirely by volunteers. Consider becoming a member to keep up to date on events, progress and general news. Membership is $30 and can be arranged via our website: “www.downsexplorer.org.au/membership”.

If you have any further questions, please email us at events@downsexplorer.org.au

J&J Warwick Wheatvale Return – Live Entertainment & sausage sizzle

Jumpers Jazz Warwick Wheatvale Return Live Entertainment sausage sizzle
Short timeframe tour 2hr – Ideas for a family with young children

Warwick Wheatvale Return – Live Entertainment & FREE BBQ Lunch on Warwick Railway Station

Adult $ 50.00

Child (2-14) $20.00

Infants (0-2) Free

Short timeframe tour up to 2hr – Ideas for a family with young children. Cross wooden bridges, numerous road crossings, rock cuttings, see crops, native bushland, dams, villages… experience it all.

0900 Plan to arrive at Warwick Railway Station Brosnan Crescent Warwick QLD. Free parking is available. You will be allocated a railway carriage and seat. Toilets are available on the platform. Sausage sizzle is available on the Warwick Railway Station Platform on your return. (included in the ticket)

0930 Train departs from Warwick Railway Station.

1030 Train arrives at Wheatvale, locomotive is shunted around the consist. You do not disembark at Wheatvale.

1050 Train departs Wheatvale for Warwick.

1130 Train arrives back at the Warwick Railway Station.

Sausage Sizzle and live Jazz entertainment on Platform on return

NOTE: Snacks, coffee, tea and alcohol is available onboard. Toilets are available on the train.

Please stay in your allocated seat (whilst not moving around) during your entire journey.

Please note…

Please plan to arrive at the Warwick Railway Station, Brosnan Cres, Warwick at least 30 minutes before departure.

If you would like to sit with friends that have booke seperately please send email to “events@downsexplorer.org.au” with your request and names of passengers

Relevant Travel Details:

• We make every endeavour to ensure that tour will operate as advertised. Unfortunately, this may not always be possible owing to unforeseen circumstances such as total fire bans or mechanical failures. In such events we reserve the right to make whatever changes are necessary, without compensation. However, any changes made will only be after we have exhausted all reasonable efforts to provide the tour as advertised.

  • Where steam is unavailable, SDSR will replace it with the Heritage Diesel Locomotive.
  • Some services may cancel at short notice. You will be notified by email.

• If you would like to sit in a carriage with friends that have booked tickets separately from you, email events@downsexplorer.org.au to let us know the name the tickets were booked in, trip details and order number. If you do not let us know, you may be seated in separate carriages.

• Please bring a copy of your email issued ticket for all family members, either printed or on your phone.

• Times shown on brochures are subject to approval of the relevant authorities and could differ on the day. Correct times will be advised on your tickets or by special email.

• We appreciate all feedback, good or bad. Make contact via: “mail to: events@downsexplorer.org.au”

Membership:

We are a not-for-profit organisation run entirely by volunteers. Consider becoming a member to keep up to date on events, progress and general news. Membership is $30 and can be arranged via our website: “www.downsexplorer.org.au/membership”.

Questions… email us at events@downsexplorer.org.au

Heritage Train for Families with young children – Hendon

Hop on the Hendon Heritage Train for a fun-filled day with young ones, exploring history and creating precious family memories!

Adult (14+) $20.00

Child (2-14) $10.00

Infant (0-2) Free

Itinery

11:30 – Train to depart Warwick Station

12:15 – Arrive Hendon and Locomotive will run around train ready for departure to Warwick – Please note passengers are unable to get off train

13:15 – Train to arrive Warwick

Looking for something to do with the children during the school holidays. The Downs Explorer will be departing from Warwick Railway Station to nearby destinations for a round trip of 1.5 hours only… An ideal time frame for young children.

Every Child will receive free crayons and activity booklet.

These short trips give the children something to talk about and experience train travel of a by gone era. Best of all we consider it to be not only affordable but exciting and something different. Great fun for all the family!!

Book early as these short tours tend to sell out fast.

Warwick to Stanthorpe – Winery Tour with Lunch

Warwick to Stanthorpe – Bus Winery Tours and Lunch

Warwick Stanthorpe Warwick (tour, lunch, no lunch, oneway options)

Adult (14+) $220

Child (2-14) $165

Infants (0-2) Free

Depart Warwick Station at 08:00am for a leisurely heritage train trip to Stanthorpe, arriving at 10:15am.

After easing into the uphill sections between Warwick (1,492ft), and Silverwood (1,913ft), we leave civilisation and wind up past sandstone ruins of Spring and Mineral Creek bridges before a short stop to check the locomotive before passing through the two tunnels on the line.

After this brief pause, it’s time to enjoy the spectacular views as we climb the Silverwood range to Dalveen where we pass The Summit (3,035ft), the highest QR station. Since leaving Warwick, we have risen 1,543 feet in the space of 32 miles. After passing The Summit we coast down into Stanthorpe for a 30 minute stop.

From here your coach transfer will be waiting to take you on a tour of local wineries with lunch provided at a country restaurant. The wineries visited vary throughout the year. Note: some wineries may charge a tasting fee. This is usually refunded on purchase of their product. This is not included in your ticket price.

The coach will return in time for a train departure from Stanthorpe Station at 3:30pm for a trip back down to Warwick as the sun sets, arriving at approximately 6:30pm.

Lunch is included as a part of the winery tour package.

Email us at events@downsexplorer.org.au if you have food allergies or wish to sit with friend. Please provide details (please do not phone).

Please note…

Please plan to arrive at the Warwick Railway Station, Brosnan Cres, Warwick at least 30 minutes before departure.

Relevant Travel Details:

  • A kiosk selling tea, coffee and alcoholic beverages and snacks is available on the train. Although we have eftpos available, we do pass through some black spots. Please have cash available for this if necessary. We also have raffle tickets on the train, cash sale only.

We make every endeavor to ensure that the tour will operate as advertised. Unfortunately, this may not always be possible owing to unforeseen circumstances such as total fire bans or mechanical failures. In such events we reserve the right to make whatever changes are necessary, without compensation. However, any changes made will only be after we have exhausted all reasonable efforts to provide the tour as advertised.

  • Where steam is unavailable, SDSR will replace it with the Heritage Diesel Locomotive.
  • Some services may cancel at short notice. You will be notified by email and refunded automatically (in most cases).

• If you would like to sit in a carriage with friends that have booked tickets separately from you, email events@downsexplorer.org.au at least a week prior to your tour to let us know the name the tickets were booked in, trip details and order number. If you do not let us know, you may be seated in separate carriages.

• Times shown on brochures are subject to approval of the relevant authorities and could differ on the day. Correct times will be advised on your tickets or by special email.

• We appreciate all feedback, good or bad. Make contact via: “email to: events@downsexplorer.org.au”

Membership:

We are a not-for-profit organisation run entirely by volunteers. Consider becoming a member to keep up to date on events, progress and general news. Membership is $30 and can be arranged via our website: “www.downsexplorer.org.au/membership”.

If you have any further questions, Email us events@downsexplorer.org.au

Warwick to Clifton Return – No meal TRAIN ONLY – Celtic Tour

Warwick Clifton Return – TRAIN ONLY. Short Tour – Ideal for a family with young children

Warwick to Clifton return – TRAIN ONLY

Adult – $ 90.00

Child (2-14) $50.00

Infant (0-2) Free

Various ticketing options will be available after you press ‘Get Tickets’

0930 Arrive at Warwick Railway Station Brosnan Crescent, Warwick QLD. Free parking is available. You will be allocated a railway carriage and seat. Toilets are available on the platform.

1000 Train departs from Warwick Railway Station.

1140 Train arrives at Clifton Railway Station. Alight and walk the town and have lunch at a local café or various hotels. Please check with carriage attendant or train manager regarding which venue your lunch venue. The meal is not included in your ticket price.

1330 Please be at the Clifton Station platform and take your allocated seat on the train.

1350 Train departs Clifton Railway Station.

1530 Train arrives at the Warwick Railway Station.

Things to see and do

Explore Cliftons historic main street and railway station.

Please note…

Please plan to arrive at the Warwick Railway Station, Brosnan Cres, Warwick at least 30 minutes before departure.

Please Note:

  • If you would like to sit in a carriage with friends that have booked tickets separately from you, you need to email “events@downsexplorer.org.au” and let us know the name the tickets were booked in and the number of tickets booked ASAP. If you do not email us and let us know, you may be seated in separate carriages. Please do not phone.

We make every endeavour to ensure that tours operate as advertised. Unfortunately, this may not always be possible owing to unforeseen circumstances such as total fire bans or mechanical failures. In such events we reserve the right to make whatever changes are necessary, without compensation. However, any changes made will only be after we have exhausted all reasonable efforts to provide the tour as advertised.

Where steam is unavailable, we will replace it with our Heritage Diesel Locomotive.

Times shown on brochures are subject to approval of the relevant authorities and could differ on the day. Correct times will be advised on your tickets or by special email.

Some services may cancel at short notice. You will be notified by email and an automated refund will be issued.

We appreciate feedback good or bad. Make contact via: bookings@downsexplorer.org.au

We are a not-for-profit organisation run entirely by volunteers. Consider becoming a member to keep up to date on events, progress and general news. Membership is $30 and can be arranged via our website: www.downsexplorer.org.au >> Membership

Questions…Email us events@downsexplorer.org.au

Heritage Train for Families with young children – Wheatvale

Hop on the Wheatvale Heritage Train for a fun-filled day with young ones, exploring history and creating precious family memories!

Looking for something to do with the children in the weekends. The Downs Explorer will be departing from Warwick Railway Station to nearby destinations for a round trip of 1.5 hours only… An ideal time frame for young children.

Every child will receive free coloured crayons and activity pack.

Purchase any snack on the train for your child and Mum and Dad will receive a complimentary coffee or tea to soothe any frayed nerves.

These short trips give the children something to talk about and experience train travel of a by gone era. Best of all we consider it to be not only affordable but exciting and something different. Great fun for all the family!!

Book early as these short tours tend to sell out fast.

Warwick to Ballandean Rtn incl. a box lunch at Ballandean

A great day out with morning tea at Stanthorpe Railway Station, and a a boxed lunch on the train at Ballandean

Warwick to Ballandean and Return

Adult (14+) $210

Child (2-14) $160

Infants (0-2) Free

Itinery

0730 – Arrive at Warwick Station

0800 – Depart Warwick for Ballandean

1015 – Arrive Stanthorpe Station. Enjoy morning tea on the platform (included in your ticket) and then board the train again for Ballandean. Boxed lunch on the way.

1430 – Arrive back at Stanthorpe Station. Board your train at 1530 for the trip back down the range to Warwick

1800 – Arrive at Warwick Station

Details:

Depart Warwick Station at 08:00am for a leisurely day on the heritage train.

Morning tea is provided at Stanthorpe Station

After easing into the uphill sections between Warwick (1,492ft), and Silverwood (1,913ft), we leave civilisation and wind up past sandstone ruins of Spring and Mineral Creek bridges before a short stop to check the locomotive before passing through the two tunnels on the line.

After this brief pause, it’s time to enjoy the spectacular views as we climb the Silverwood range to Dalveen where we pass The Summit (3,035ft), the highest QR station. Since leaving Warwick, we have risen 1,543 feet in the space of 32 miles. After passing The Summit we coast down into Stanthorpe for a 30 minute stop.

Morning tea on the Stanthorpe platform (included in your fare)

Board the train at 1045 for departure to Ballandean arriving at 1215

We will depart Stanthorpe at 1530 to make our way back down the range with a setting sun before we arrive back in Warwick at 1800.

Please plan to arrive at the Warwick Railway Station, Brosnan Cres Warwick at lease 30 minutes before departure..

Relevant Travel Details:

• We make every to ensure that tour will operate as advertised. Unfortunately, this may not always be possible owing to unforeseen circumstances such as total fire bans or mechanical failures. In such events we reserve the right to make whatever changes are necessary, without compensation. However, any changes made will only be after we have exhausted all reasonable efforts to provide the tour as advertised.

  • Where steam is unavailable, SDSR will replace it with the Heritage Diesel Locomotive.
  • Some services may cancel at short notice. You will be notified by email.

• If you would like to sit in a carriage with friends that have booked tickets separately from you, email events@downsexplorer.org.au to let us know the name the tickets were booked in, trip details and order number. If you do not let us know, you may be seated in separate carriages.

• Times shown on brochures are subject to approval of the relevant authorities and could differ on the day. Correct times will be advised on your tickets or by special email.

• We appreciate all feedback, good or bad. Make contact via: “mail to: events@downsexplorer.org.au”

Membership:

We are a not-for-profit organisation run entirely by volunteers. Consider becoming a member to keep up to date on events, progress and general news. Membership is $30 and can be arranged via our website: “www.downsexplorer.org.au/membership”.

If you have any further questions, please email us at events@downsexplorer.org.au

Warwick to Clifton Return – Two-Course Lunch

Warwick Clifton Return – Two-Course Lunch at a Clifton Hotel. Short Tour – Ideal for a family with young children

Warwick to Clifton return with optional two course lunch

Adult – $ 120.00

Child (2-14) $80.00

Infant (0-2) Free

Various ticketing options will be available after you press ‘Get Tickets’

0930 Arrive at Warwick Railway Station Brosnan Crescent, Warwick QLD. Free parking is available. You will be allocated a railway carriage and seat. Toilets are available on the platform.

1000 Train departs from Warwick Railway Station.

1140 Train arrives at Clifton Railway Station. Alight and walk the town and have lunch at a local hotel. Please check with carriage attendant or train manager regarding which venue is your lunch venue. The meal is included in your ticket price.

1330 Please be at the Clifton Station platform and take your allocated seat on the train.

1350 Train departs Clifton Railway Station.

1530 Train arrives at the Warwick Railway Station.

Things to see and do

Explore Cliftons historic main street and railway station.

Please note…

Please plan to arrive at the Warwick Railway Station, Brosnan Cres, Warwick at least 30 minutes before departure.

Please Note:

  • If you would like to sit in a carriage with friends that have booked tickets separately from you, you need to email “events@downsexplorer.org.au” and let us know the name the tickets were booked in and the number of tickets booked ASAP. If you do not email us and let us know, you may be seated in separate carriages. Please do not phone.
  • If you have a dietery requirement of a medical nature please email us at “events@downsexplorer.org.au” with details at least 1(one) week prior to travel. We will be unable to meet your requirements if advised on the day

We make every endeavour to ensure that tours operate as advertised. Unfortunately, this may not always be possible owing to unforeseen circumstances such as total fire bans or mechanical failures. In such events we reserve the right to make whatever changes are necessary, without compensation. However, any changes made will only be after we have exhausted all reasonable efforts to provide the tour as advertised.

Where steam is unavailable, we will replace it with our Heritage Diesel Locomotive.

Times shown on brochures are subject to approval of the relevant authorities and could differ on the day. Correct times will be advised on your tickets or by special email.

Some services may cancel at short notice. You will be notified by email and an automated refund will be issued.

We appreciate feedback good or bad. Make contact via: bookings@downsexplorer.org.au

We are a not-for-profit organisation run entirely by volunteers. Consider becoming a member to keep up to date on events, progress and general news. Membership is $30 and can be arranged via our website: www.downsexplorer.org.au >> Membership

Questions…Email us events@downsexplorer.org.au

J&J Warwick Wheatvale Return – sausage sizzle

Jumpers Jazz Warwick Wheatvale Return includes a sausage sizzle
Short timeframe tour 2hr – Ideas for a family with young children

Warwick Wheatvale Return – FREE BBQ Lunch on Warwick Railway Station

Adult $ 40.00

Child (2-14) $15.00

Infants (0-2) Free

Short timeframe tour up to 2hr – Ideas for a family with young children. Cross wooden bridges, numerous road crossings, rock cuttings, see crops, native bushland, dams, villages… experience it all.

0900 Plan to arrive at Warwick Railway Station Brosnan Crescent Warwick QLD. Free parking is available. You will be allocated a railway carriage and seat. Toilets are available on the platform. Sausage sizzle is available on the Warwick Railway Station Platform on your return. (included in the ticket)

0930 Train departs from Warwick Railway Station.

1030 Train arrives at Wheatvale, locomotive is shunted around the consist. You do not disembark at Wheatvale.

1050 Train departs Wheatvale for Warwick.

1130 Train arrives back at the Warwick Railway Station.

Sausage Sizzle and live Jazz entertainment on Platform on return

NOTE: Snacks, coffee, tea and alcohol is available onboard. Toilets are available on the train.

Please stay in your allocated seat (whilst not moving around) during your entire journey.

Please note…

Please plan to arrive at the Warwick Railway Station, Brosnan Cres, Warwick at least 30 minutes before departure.

If you would like to sit with friends that have booke seperately please send email to “events@downsexplorer.org.au” with your request and names of passengers

Relevant Travel Details:

• We make every endeavour to ensure that tour will operate as advertised. Unfortunately, this may not always be possible owing to unforeseen circumstances such as total fire bans or mechanical failures. In such events we reserve the right to make whatever changes are necessary, without compensation. However, any changes made will only be after we have exhausted all reasonable efforts to provide the tour as advertised.

  • Where steam is unavailable, SDSR will replace it with the Heritage Diesel Locomotive.
  • Some services may cancel at short notice. You will be notified by email.

• If you would like to sit in a carriage with friends that have booked tickets separately from you, email events@downsexplorer.org.au to let us know the name the tickets were booked in, trip details and order number. If you do not let us know, you may be seated in separate carriages.

• Please bring a copy of your email issued ticket for all family members, either printed or on your phone.

• Times shown on brochures are subject to approval of the relevant authorities and could differ on the day. Correct times will be advised on your tickets or by special email.

• We appreciate all feedback, good or bad. Make contact via: “mail to: events@downsexplorer.org.au”

Membership:

We are a not-for-profit organisation run entirely by volunteers. Consider becoming a member to keep up to date on events, progress and general news. Membership is $30 and can be arranged via our website: “www.downsexplorer.org.au/membership”.

Questions… email us at events@downsexplorer.org.au