Warwick
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About Warwick |
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Warwick is situated 162 kilometres southwest of Brisbane and 82 kilometres south of Toowoomba. Allan Cunningham was the first to explore the area back in 1827. The Leslie brothers established a sheep station in 1840. In 1849, Patrick Leslie was asked by the New South Wales Government to select a site for a township. Warwick was surveyed and established, making it the first town in Queensland, following Brisbane. An instrumental factor in making Warwick a city in 1936 was the establishment of a railway line which opened in 1871, from the Ipswich line. In 1917 Prime Minister Billy Hughes was hit by an egg at Warwick Station while addressing the crowd on the conscription issue but the local police refused to arrest the man responsible. The PM then initiated the Federal Police with sweeping powers Australia wide. At 453 metres above sea level, Warwick sits on the Condamine River and is known as the 'Rose and Rodeo City’ due to the prolific displays of superb roses in the town. Our famous rodeo provides the other half of the moniker. The region produces some of Australia’s finest wool and grain and supports many famous horse and cattle studs as well as producing dairy products, fruit, vegetables and timber. Warwick beef has a quality reputation both nationally and internationally . Dragon Street’s Pringle Cottage museum houses a large photo collection, old vehicles and machinery. There’s an antique and collectables fair in January and a rock swap at Easter, as well as the Warwick Rodeo in October. Fifteen kilometres west, you can enjoy water sports at the Leslie Dam and if you travel 45 kilometres east, via Killarney, you’ll see the magnificent waterfalls at Queen Mary Falls National Park. Further east from the falls is Carr’s Lookout with panoramic views of the valley below. Main Range National Park is northeast of Warwick and gateway to magnificent country highly valued by bushwalkers, birdwatchers and nature lovers. Goomburra Forest Park, east of Allora, includes Sylvester’s Lookout, Mt. Castle and the Hole in the Wall, where you can also camp amongst nature’s beauty.
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Education in the Southern Downs
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The Southern Downs Region is fortunate to have a wide range of education facilities available to the public. Beginning over 150 years ago with the opening of the state's first free school in Warwick, the Southern Downs has been a leader in education ever since. There are over 40 schools in the region, including a number of quality private schools and tertiary education providers. Read More... |
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Climate Data
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Warwick’s climate is distinctly four seasons: cool crisp winter, colourful autumn, fresh spring and warm summer. For Queenslanders seeking a cooler climate, or southerners seeking a milder version of sunny Queensland, Warwick is the place for all seasons. Read more... | |
Lifestyle
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Clean, crisp country air, a wide range of community facilities and a safe environment combine to make Warwick the perfect treechange destination. Wide open spaces, a backdrop of rolling hills and lots of uncrowded living spaces provide Warwick residents with a relaxing and rejuvenating lifestyle all year round. Read more... | |
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Warwick is synonymous with ‘horsepower’ – of all kinds. Whatever the month or the season, visitors can thrill to the action to be found throughout the Warwick region. Four-legged ‘horsepower’ came to Warwick just under 150 years ago when the town introduced its first rodeo. The Canning Downs Campdraft has made the Warwick Rodeo the most famous in the nation. Read more... | |