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 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

J&J Warwick to Hendon Return – Live Entertainment & sausage sizzle

Warwick Hendon Return – includes sausage sizzle prior to departure on the station.
Under 2 hours – Ideal for a family with young children

Warwick Hendon Return – optional sausage sizzle on Warwick Railway Station prior to departure

1200 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. Enjoy the Live Entertainment & FREE Sausage Sizzle available on the platform.

1300 Train departs from Warwick Railway Station

1400 Train arrives at Hendon, locomotive is shunted around the consist. You do not disembark at Hendon.

1420 Train departs Hendon for Warwick.

1500 Train arrives back at the Warwick Railway Station.

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

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

Cross wooden bridges, numerous road crossings, rock cuttings, see crops, native bushland, dams, villages… experience it all.

There is also a kiosk operational on the train which sells other drinks and snacks.

Please note…

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

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.

• 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: “mailto: 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

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 Stanthorpe, & Girraween National Park Tour incl Lunch

A great day out with morning tea at Stanthorpe Railway Station, and a sumptuous lunch at a restaurant

Warwick to Stanthorpe, Stanthorpe & Girraween National Park Tour incl Lunch

Adult (14+) $220

Child (2-14) $165

Infants (0-2) Free

Itinery

7:30 – Arrive at Warwick Station

8:00 – Depart Warwick for Stanthorpe

10:15 – Arrive Stanthorpe Station. Enjoy morning tea on the platform (included in your ticket) and then board your bus for tour of Stanthorpe and Girraween National Park

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

18:00 – Arrive at Warwick Station

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) then onto the bus for a tour throughout Stanthorpe then onto the Girraween National Park, granite belt country. Lunch is included then back down to Stanthorpe.

We will depart Stanthorpe at 3.45pm to make our way back down the range with a setting sun before we arrive back in Warwick at 6.00pm.

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

Stanthorpe to Ballandean -Heritage Train for Families with young children

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

Adults 14+ $20

Children 2-14 $10

Infants 0-2 Free

Itinery

1015 – Arrive at Stanthorpe Station

1045 – Train Departs Stanthorpe for Ballandean (and return)

1215 – Arrive at Ballandean

1230 – Loco detaches from train and runs around ready to return to Stanthorpe (Please note passengers can get off the train at Ballandean)

1300 – Train begins journey back to Stanthorpe

1430 – Train arrives back at Stanthorpe Station

Every Child will receive free coloured crayons and activity pack.

These short trips give the children something to talk about and experience train travel equivalent to 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.

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

Looking for something to do with the children on the weekend. 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.

Itenary

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

Every child will receive free coloured 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 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 – 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

Warwick to Stanthorpe, & Girraween National Park Tour incl Lunch

A great day out with morning tea at Stanthorpe Railway Station, and a sumptuous lunch at a restaurant

Warwick to Stanthorpe, Stanthorpe & Girraween National Park Tour incl Lunch

Adult (14+) $220

Child (2-14) $165

Infants (0-2) Free

Itinery

7:30 – Arrive at Warwick Station

8:00 – Depart Warwick for Stanthorpe

10:15 – Arrive Stanthorpe Station. Enjoy morning tea on the platform (included in your ticket) and then board your bus for tour of Stanthorpe and Girraween National Park

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

18:00 – Arrive at Warwick Station

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) then onto the bus for a tour throughout Stanthorpe then onto the Girraween National Park, granite belt country. Lunch is included then back down to Stanthorpe.

We will depart Stanthorpe at 3.45pm to make our way back down the range with a setting sun before we arrive back in Warwick at 6.00pm.

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