UNIQUE EXPERIENCES WARWICK

Morgan Park is a major sport and recreation facility and houses a range of sport clubs and organisations, as well as a reserve which is home to a wide range of bird species. Morgan Park is host to a range of events including horse trials (equestrian), polocrosse, dirt bikes, drag racing, circuit racing and equine driving. Morgan Park is the home of horse power and hosts an event nearly every weekend. The Morgan Park Resource Reserve is a birdwatchers paradise with over 20 species of birds including quails, ducks, raptors, needletails, kingfishers, fairy-wrens, honeyeaters, parrots and many more. For more information, including an events calendar and a full list of bird species, contact the Warwick Visitor Information Centre.

A solid marble honour board at Warwick Railway Station notes the contribution of 101 local railway workers who enlisted in WWI - seven of them dying in the conflict. They were among more than 3,000 Queensland railway workers who enlisted. Some went on to help run railways in France during WWI. The Commissioner of Railways JW Davidson unveiled the honour board, featuring a relief of a train, on 13 February 1922. Warwick Railway Station, a large complex with a range of buildings and structures, became the area's main station in 1885, following the extension of the railway to the New South Wales' border from Stanthorpe. The station became the backdrop of a national incident in November 1917 when Prime Minister WM (Billy) Hughes, standing on the platform spruiking conscription, was egged. That action also led to the appointment of a Commonwealth Police Officer at major Queensland towns.

The Warwick Historical Society Museum is a collection of buildings which features furniture and household items representing more than 130 years of family life in the Warwick district. Most notable is the sandstone cottage which was built circa 1870, and is listed by the National Trust. Collections of photographs, historical and personal items, farming equipment, vehicles and machinery are displayed in several buildings relocated on the site. The Warwick and District Historical Society is also happy to provide your coach group with a guided history tour of Warwick, one of the local historians can hop on your bus and highlight the historical points of interest.

The Australian Rodeo Heritage Centre (ARHC) is solely dedicated to the spirit of rodeo and the cowboy.

A place to follow the history and relive the glory of the Australian Professional Rodeo Association's greatest champions and rodeo history. The only one of its type in Australia, the ARHC exhibits interactive and static displays, live rodeo demonstrations, a theatrette, bar, function and board room, museum store and is home to the head office of the Australian Professional Rodeo Association (APRA).

Opening hours

Monday to Friday - 10:00am to 3:00pm
Saturday & Sunday - By appointment only

Prices

Single: $10.00
Couple: $15.00
Aged Pensioner: $7.50 (single), $10.00 (couple)
Group bookings by prior arrangement - $7.50 pp
Children 12 and under: FREE

The Warwick Art Gallery is at the forefront of cultural activities in the Southern Downs Regional Shire. Especially committed to community activities, the Gallery aims to identify, promote and celebrate the community's artistic and cultural identity and support community-based festivals, exchanges and events. In addition, the Gallery program brings to Warwick travelling exhibitions set to inspire and educate. The Gallery has two unique spaces, the traditional main gallery and the foyer space with outstanding visitor exposure and a garden view. Check for details on current exhibitions and events at the gallery.

After more than 70 years of decline and dereliction, Glengallan emerges from the ruins of the 1867 sandstone mansion as a unique heritage experience. Walk through time and re-live the Glengallan story from squattocracy to farmer settlement. An innovative interpretation allows Glengallan to evolve with time as old photographs and documents shed more light on life in what was once described as "the finest house in the colony". Many facets provide food for thought and further study. Glengallan is ideal for family reunions, workshops, seminars, markets and rallies; available for wedding and professional photography. The heritage centre cafe, Eliza's, serves colonial fare with modern flair. Midweek group tours and functions by arrangement. A wide range of locally made souvenirs are available including Aloomba lavender products, Hidden Creek wines and Glengallan's own commemoratives wines: Gentleman Jack, Eliza D, King Billy and Ghost Gate port. Glengallan hosts markets in the gardens on the first Sunday of March, June, September and December.

The Southern Downs Steam Railway is a Mainline Tourist Heritage Railway and rail museum based in Warwick. Established in 1995, SDSR has restored a Heritage C17 Steam Locomotive to operational condition for use with these trains. The Warwick Railway Precinct is situated on the corner of Hamilton Street and Fitzroy Street where the old Warwick Locomotive Depot used to be, which closed in 1970. This site was chosen due to the fact that the original train 'turntable' was still in place. A not for profit organisation, most of the restoration work has been completed by 'work for the dole' participants. They have restored and re-built the locomotive sheds, workshops, water tower, repairs to the turntable, relaying of railway lines and erecting fencing. Now that the work is completed, volunteers have put up their hands to continue the restoration of the old railway carriages. Also situated at this site is an extensive collection of railway memorabilia for the train buffs.