Tuesday 20th May 2025
1015 Stanthorpe
1230 – 1330 Warwick (Lunch)
1630 Toowoomba
Wednesday 21st May 2025
Toowoomba to Warwick in own care
Thursday 22nd may 2025
0845 Warwick
1145 – 1300 Inglewood Lunch Lunch on platform
Friday 23rd May 2025
1600 Depart Toobeah
1715 Goondiwindi – End of Tour
Warwick Hendon Return
1200 Plan to arrive at Warwick Railway Station Brosnan Crescent Warwick QLD. Free parking is available. Show your printed ticket upon arrival. You will be allocated a railway carriage and seat. Toilets are 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.
On your arrival, your ticket includes a sausage sizzle on the platform. This includes a cup of coffee. 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.
• 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
Adult (14+) $20.00
Child (2-14) $10.00
Infant (0-2) Free
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.
Itinery
0830 – Arrive at Warwick Station
0900 – Train Departs Warwick for Wheatvale
0930 – Arrive at Wheatvale
0940 – Loco detaches from train and runs around ready to return to Warwick (Please note all passengers to remain on train)
0945 – Train begins journey back to Warwick
11:00 – Train arrives back at Warwick 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 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 – One Way (Train only)
Adult (14+) $95
Child (2-14) $80
Infant 0-2 Free
Itinery:-
0730 – Arrive at Warwick Station
0800 – Train Departs for Stanthorpe
1015 – Arrive at Stanthorpe Station ( morning tea is available on the station and included in your ticket)
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.
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 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.
• 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.
• 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: “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 with optional two course lunch
Adult (14+) $ 100.00
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. Santa is onboard!
1140 Train arrives at Clifton Railway Station. Alight and walk the town and have lunch at a Clifton Pub. 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:
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
Warwick Stanthorpe Warwick by train Winery Bus Tour and 2 Course Lunch
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 10:20am.
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.
Plenty of free parking at the Warwick Railway Station.
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:
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.
• 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 bookings@downsexplorer.org.au
This one way day tour has a real outback theme… heritage train, meal on historic railway station, explore outback towns, just turn up and be adventurous…
Adult (14+) $50.00
Child (2-14) $ 20.00
Infant (0-2) Free
Your schedule will include:
Saturday 24th May 2025
0730 Please arrive at the Goondiwindi Railway Station. Free parking is available. Show your printed ticket upon arrival. You will be allocated a railway carriage and seat. Toilets are available on the platform. Please ensure all your luggage is labelled with your name and mobile phone number.
0800 Train will depart Goondiwindi for Warwick.
1200 Arrive at Inglewood Railway Station. you will have time to get off the train and explore this uniquw station
1700 Arrive back at Warwick Railway Station.
NOTE: Snacks, coffee, tea and alcohol are available onboard. Toilets are available on the train. Why not bring along a picnic lunch for on board. Unfortunately we do not have a BYO license to bring alcoholic beveridges onto the train however, there is a bar on board that alcoholic beverages of wines,beer,and spitits can be purchased.
Warwick is a vibrant regional city in South Eastern Queensland offring a variety of rstautants,shopping venues and parklands to enjoy.
Crisps coaches operate a bus service between Warwick and Goondiwindi. to ffind out timetables please contact Crisps Bus Sevices on (07) 4661 8333
Please stay in your allocated seat (whilst not moving around) during your entire journey.
Please note…
Please plan to arrive at the Railway Station at least 45 minutes before departure.
Please also bring along a copy of your email issued ticket, either printed or on your phone, for all family members.
If you would like to sit in a carriage with friends that have booked tickets separately from you, please email events@downsexplorer.org.au to advise the name the tickets were booked in and the number of tickets booked ASAP. If you do not call and let us know, you may be seated in separate carriages.
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 the 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 arranged..
We appreciate feedback good or bad. Make contact via: events@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… call email us at events@downsexplorer.org.au
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:
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
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 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 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.
• 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