Experience Warwick

Explore our
backyard

There is so much to do and see in Warwick and the Southern Downs, here is just a taste of what you can do during your visit.

Suggested Day Trips

Things to do

Festivals & Events

Suggested Day Trips
Experience Warwick and our backyard - choose your adventure!

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Chasing Waterfalls

Queen Mary Falls is a MUST when visiting us, take the leisurely circuit walk and head down to the valley floor or if you are wary of the walk there is a viewing platform allowing you to take in the falls and gorge's beauty.

A perfect spot for lunch or a coffee and treat is the Queen Mary Falls Caravan Park and Cafe.

Make sure you explore Killarney, Carr's lookout and Daggs and Browns Falls.

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Heritage Walking Trail

Warwick is one of QLD's earliest settlements and is home to a beautiful collection of early European buildings. Put on your walking shoes and take a stroll along a relatively flat 6.75km trail and admire the architecture.

The walk itself will take around 2 hours to complete and you can always jump in the car and do the drive to the furthest buildings.

You can also wander around the Condamine River.

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Bring your bike

Take a ride in the clean, crisp country air. explore Warwick and our historic buildings or cycle along the river.

Take advantage of the regions relatively flat country roads and explore the countryside, passing paddocks and farms.

Or push yourself to do the climb the Queen Mary Falls and take in the view from atop the mountain.

BIKE TRAILS

Glengallan & Allora

Built in 1867, this homestead was restored from ruin in 2001 and is now a unique heritage experience. Pop out for Morning tea in the café before taking a self guided tour of the house.

After head into the township of Allora for a stop at the local pub, regional sports museum, the historical society or the Mary Poppins house.

A zoo with a difference

Situated in a tranquil rural setting, between Warwick and Toowoomba, the zoo is not only a sanctuary, but also a breeding center for a number of endangered species from around the world.

Ditch the city crowds, and take your time reading and learning about the animals from all corners of the globe.

There is lots of included activities or get up close and personal with a special encounter with your favorite animal.

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Goomburra, National Park

Choose your adventure from an easy 1km wander or pack a bag for a 12km return adventure.

Goomburra is known for its lush tropical rainforest, eucalyptus bush tracks, valleys and spectacular mountain views.

This is a must for nature lovers and hikers.

Stop in and have lunch at Long Neck Farm.

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Golf in the country

If golf is your thing, then come and enjoy the clean country air at the Warwick Golf Club.

Warwick has an 18 hole parkland style course, an air conditioned club house, a fully stocked pro shop with motorised carts and a popular restaurant and bar.

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Tourist Drives

Leave the highway and take the country backroad and explore the Southern Down. See, eat and drink your way thought these day trips as you wind your way through our beautiful back yard.

DAY TRIPS

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Guided 4WD Tour

Take the road less travelled while visiting us, choose from 2 fully guided 4WD tours. Book with your friends for great package deals!
Tour 1 – Leaving Warwick at 9am head south and visit the unique Undercliffe Falls, Boonoo Boonoo Falls, Bald Rock National Park and Sundown National Park.
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Tour 2 – Leave Warwick at 9am and head east and visit Queen Mary Falls, Condamine River Gorge (17 river crossings), Dagg Falls and Teviot Falls, Mt Barney National Park and Main Range National Park.

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Vine + Dine

The Vine+Dine Journey is a true experience with a difference.
Take a glass of our sparkling wine into the vineyard. Interact with the viticulturist who will explain the processes of growing fine wine grapes in the High Country.

Experience and delight your senses with our 5-dish/wine experience presented Thursday to Monday.

Vineyard Tour, 5 dishes, champagne, 7+ pourings, $80pp

Booking are essential - Abbey Guests get a 8% discount if you show your room key.

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Experience and explore Warwick and the Southern Downs, there is something for everyone, from hiking, chasing waterfalls, wineries, golf, motor sports and shopping.
Here are our top things to do in Warwick!

Art Trail & Galleries

We have transformed our public toliets into public art! Check out the link to use the interactive map to plan your loo and mural trip around the Southern Downs, including Stanthorpe.

Don't forget to check out the art gallery and cultural activities at the local art gallery too

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Lake Leslie

If you like fishing or looking for the next place to enjoy some water sport action, check out Leslie Dam.

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Historic Warwick

The Abbey is not the only stunning sandstone building Warwick has to show.

Get your walking shoes on, then click below and see the 5 walks of Warwick map.

Folow the CBD walk and explore the sandstone heritage buidings at your own pace.

Take a stroll around the Condamine River or if you need a work out take the climb up Weewondilla Hill.

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Clay Target Shooting

Always wanted to try clay pidgeon shooting..? Why not give it a go whilst in Warwick.

Everything is provided for an hour or 2 of fun. Great for a boys day out!

Contact John McLean 0427 163 300 to book.

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Historical Museum

Just a short stroll down Dragon Street from the Abbey is Pringle Cottage, run by the Warwick and District Historical Society Inc. The museum has an extensive collection of historical household and industrial items, photographs and farming machinery on display. The cottage itself is another of Warwick's stunning sandstone buildings built by John McCullock who also built the Abbey!
Show your Abbey Boutique room key or receipt for a 2 for 1 adults entry deal.

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The Great Outdoors

There is numerus National Parks on our doorstep for you to explore.

Each have gentle strolls to enjoy nature or longer more strenuous hikes to the top of mountains to take in a stunning view.

Choose your adventure!

Sundown National Park
Main Range National Park
Cunningham and Spicers Gap
Girraween National Park
Goomburra National Park,
Bald Rock National Park

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Horse Power

We think its fair to say Warwick is the home of Polocrosse in Australia! Morgan Park was the venue for the first ever Polocrosse World Cup in 2003, the subsequent World Cup in 2007 and several National Championships.

There is also a full calendar of country horse racing at the Warwick Turf Club.

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Glengallan Homestead

This homestead sat uninhabited for almost 100 years, before a team of volunteers in the 1990’s stepped in. Today you will find an innovative restoration, complete with period furniture (even some Glengallan originals!). There's plenty of signage telling the story of a riches to rags past, and you can read and watch the story unfold as you wander the house and grounds. Stay for lunch or book in advance for high tea.

Show your Abbey Boutique room key or receipt for a 2 for 1 adults entry deal.

Warwick is best known for being the town with Queensland's quirkiest Winter festival, Jumpers and Jazz and to Australia's most famous rodeo.
Warwick is also home to many other festivals and events in our region, from Stanthorpe's Apple and Grape festival and Snowflakes, heavy horse days, Leyburn Sprints, country markets and much much more!

Abbey Experiences

Experience the Abbey

Stay at the Abbey and be treated to these special experiences

Events at the Abbey

Join us for our next special event! The Abbey host seasonal events like our Twilight Wine & Dine and Christmas in July celebrations.

Specials and Extras

Celebrate a special occasion or just celebrate getting away with these special extras!

Dine at the Abbey

The Abbey restaurant is open most nights Wed- Sun. Our Chef makes everything fresh, so we need a reservation and your food selection in advance

Experience Warwick

Explore our backyard

Suggested Day Trips Experience Warwick and our backyard - choose your adventure!

Experience and explore Warwick and the Southern Downs, there is something for everyone, from hiking, chasing waterfalls, wineries, golf, motor sports and shopping. Here are our top things to do in Warwick!

Show your Abbey Boutique room key or receipt for a 2 for 1 adults entry deal.

Abbey Experiences

Explore our
backyard

Suggested Day Trips
Experience Warwick and our backyard - choose your adventure!

Experience and explore Warwick and the Southern Downs, there is something for everyone, from hiking, chasing waterfalls, wineries, golf, motor sports and shopping.
Here are our top things to do in Warwick!