Outback Towns

About Warwick

Warwick is just under 2 hours drive south west of Brisbane and forms the junction for the major highways from Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane.

Warwick events: Rose and Rodeo City 

The two major tourist drawcards for the town are the Rose Gardens and one of Australia's oldest rodeos.  During Spring, Warwick comes alive with a spectacular sea or red roses.  All the parks and gardens don the vibrant Arafuto rose and this is the best time to visit for rose enthusiasts.

The Warwick Rodeo started in 1857 with the first professional buckjumping contest.  Today, it attracts Australia's most experienced competitors and is a brilliant display of horsemanship and entertainment.  The Rodeo is held each year in October.

Find somewhere to stay with  a geat range of Warwick accommodation

Warwick has an excellent range of accommodation options from caravanning and camping to 4-star luxury resorts.  The town also offers quality shopping facilities and a first class gymnasium with swimming pools which are heated during winter allowing for use all year round.

Warwick Tourist Attractions 

Other attractions include the Historical Museum, Regional Art Gallery, and an 18 hole golf course. Leslie Dam is located 13 kilometres west of Warwick and provides for fishing, swimming, and boating.