Heritage Train 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

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.

Warwick to Stanthorpe – Return Train only tour – no meals

Warwick to Stanthorpe – Return Train only tour

Warwick to Stanthorpe – Return (Train only)

About these events

Adult (14+) $140 Child (2-14) $90

Itinery:-

0730 – Arrive at Warwick Station

0800 – Train Departs for Stanthorpe

1030 – Arrive at Stanthorpe Station ( morning tea is available on the station and included in your ticket)

15:45 – Depart Stanthorpe destination to Warwick

Depart Warwick Station at 08:00am for a leisurely heritage train trip to Stanthorpe, arriving at 10:30am.

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:

  • 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 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

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.

Goondiwindi to Thallon – Bus Tour

Goondiwindi to Thallon – Air Conditioned Bus tour – details to be confirmed

Thallon by bus – Return to Goondiwindi

Adult (14+) $$65.00

Goondiwindi to Thallon bus tour. Travel by air-conditioned bus from the Goondiwindi Railway Station to Thallon to explore the town and location where the western line ends. Lots of cultural and historical artifacts to investigate.

0 730 please be at the railway station with your ticket either printed or on your phone

0800 Bus departs from Goondiwindi Railway Station for Thallon.

1200 Arrive Thallon.

Lunch is available from the local hotel (at your expense) Explore the location by foot.

1330 The bus departs Thallon for Goondiwindi.

1700 Bus arrives at Goondiwindi Railway Station.

A bus will take you to your motel

Things to see and do while in Thallon:

  • Take a selfie with William the giant wombat
  • Thallon History Trail
  • Take in the stunning Thallon painted GrainCorp Silos
  • V isit Thallon Town Park and see the granite Anzac Digger statue
  • Francis Hotel – The Dining Room is open for family friendly meals for lunch (at your expense)

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

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 Clifton Return – 2 Course Lunch – CLIFTON COUNTRY WEEK

Warwick Clifton Return (Heritage Train) – with a Two Course Lunch at a Clifton Hotel
Short Tour – Ideal for a family with young children

Adult (14+) $120.00

Child (2-14) $80.00

Infant (0-2) Free

Warwick to Clifton return with two course lunch

0830 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.

0900 Train departs from Warwick Railway Station.

Our train will depart the bustling town of Warwick which is the centre of the Darling Downs with its sandstone buildings, Morgan Park race track, Polocrosse, and home to the Jumpers and Jazz festival

On our way we will travel through some of the best farmland cultivating, Sorghum crops, sunflower fields and many more. This along with livestock farms of both Horse and cows creates a picturesque backdrop looking towards part of the Great Dividing Range

1040 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 booking is at. If you have booked the optional two course lunch, the meal is included in your ticket price.

At Clifton you will have the opportunity to wander through the many stalls and activities and join in the festivities of “Country Week” or have a look at the Clifton Cinema, still operating and showcasing bygone days, visit the gift shops before heading off to your lunch

1345 Please be at the Clifton Station platform and take your allocated seat on the train.

1400 Train departs Clifton Railway Station for Warwick.

1530 Train arrives at the Warwick Railway Station.

Things to see and do

Explore Clifton main street and railway station.

Two course lunch is included in your ticket price.

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.

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 $30.00 and can be arranged via our website: www.downsexplorer.org.au >> Membership

Questions… email us events@downsexplorer.org.au

Warwick to Stanthorpe – One Way Train only tour

Warwick to Stanthorpe – One way Train only tour

Warwick to Stanthorpe – One Way (Train only)

About this events

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:

  • 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.

• 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