Warwick (Stanthorpe) is a small town in the east of Queensland, about 150km from Queensland's capital, Brisbane.
Surrounded by fertile farmland and the rolling hills of (Great Dividing Range), Warwick is located at the intersection of the main roads leading to Melbourne,Sydney and Brisbane. Explorer Alan Cunningham (Alan Cunningham) first discovered the area in 1827, while the Leslie (Leslie) brothers settled here in 1840 and pioneered the Queensland pastoral, sheep and wool traditions.
The Warwick area, with its top historic sandstone buildings in Queensland, all built of local sandstone, is now a monument to past pioneer history. Many of the buildings are located in the central business district, surrounded by roses and palm trees on both sides of the city's main roads.
Warwick is known as "Roses and Cowboy City" (Rose and Rodeo City), holds Australia's oldest and most famous shepherd competition in October. Warwick's rodeo dates back to 1857. According to archival records, the first professional horse-taming competition in history was held that year. Every year riders come from all over the country to compete for bonuses.
In spring, roses abound in Warwick's parks and gardens. The town is also home to the red-colored "Warwick City" (City of Warwick) or the Alafetto Rose (Arafuto Rose).
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Airport(s) of Warwick
Warwick Airport (Code: WAZ)
Visitor centre of Warwick