Downs Explorer Steam Railway

Day 1

Brisbane - Warwick
Travel via Toowoomba and down through Greenmount to see relics of the past including a replica of Steele Rudd's Shingle Hut. Visit the Sister Kenny Museum where you can view the photos and memorabilia depicting the amazing work of Sister Elizabeth Kenny, who pioneered the treatment of infantile paralysis; a real Saint in the eyes of polio victims. Continue on to Clifton for lunch and take in the stunning scenery as we make our way to Warwick. Visit the Warwick and District Historical Society Museum Complex where you will be able to see the sandstone Pringle Cottage which was built around 1870, prior to checking into our overnight accommodation.

Day 2

Warwick - Ballandean - Tenterfield
After an early breakfast, board the historic Downs Explorer steam train for our journey from Warwick to Ballandean. You will have glimpses of the sheer beauty in this area as the train climbs the Silverwood Range to Dalveen. Continue on via The Summit, recognised as Queensland's railway station with the highest altitude, before arriving in Ballandean. Please be aware there is no actual train platform at Ballandean Railway Station, so you will need to be able to navigate ladder style steps to detrain here. Visit Ballandean Estate Winery for lunch and a wine tasting before making our way across the border to Tenterfield for our overnight stay.

Day 3

Tenterfield - Brisbane
After breakfast, travel through Tabulam, Mallanganee and Mummulgum, before enjoying a cuppa in Casino. Continue on through the Northern Rivers area, to Chinderah, situated beside the Tweed River, for lunch at a local pub. After lunch, we will make our way back to Brisbane where your crew will have your transfers arranged.

B=Breakfast, L=Lunch, D=Dinner