Historic Tourist Drives

Ready for a road trip filled with history and surrounded by scenic beauty? Let’s roll! While the Southern Downs is home to eight tourist drives, the Armistice Way in the Granite Belt and the Settlers Route outside Warwick, are the real historical gems.

1. Armistice Way takes in the villages of Amiens, Passchendaele and Pozieres, which were part of the resettlement scheme for returning World War I soldiers, and named after the places major battles were fought. Stop at the Amiens Legacy Centre to learn more and discover artefacts, with guided tours available on Sundays. And here’s a tip: it’s the perfect alternative scenic route if you’re cruising down south from Warwick to Stanthorpe.
2. The Settlers Route is a 72km round trip which incorporates a number of small historical villages. The route travels through beautiful farmland and historical villages in the foothills of the Main Range. This area was part of Canning Downs Station (est. 1840). The route even criss-crosses the old Warwick to Killarney Railway, with Killarney itself serving up a fantastic halfway pitstop at the historic Killarney Hotel.

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https://southerndownsandgranitebelt.com.au/plan-your-trip/tourist-drives/

Heritage and Historic Building Trails

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https://southerndownsandgranitebelt.com.au/heritage-trails-guide/