Getting Here
An easy escape from Brisbane, the Sunshine Coast or the Gold Coast, the Southern Downs region stretches to the New South Wales border in the south. Open, sealed roads and a network of accessible highways traverse the region, offering easy access to all major towns, tourist attractions and natural sights.
By Road
Only 2 hours’ drive south-west from Brisbane and 2.5 hours from the Gold Coast, you’ll enter our region at the top of the beautiful Cunningham’s Gap. Visitors from New South Wales will cross the border at Wallangarra. The region is well connected via highways and road networks including the Cunningham Highway, New England Highway and Australia’s Country Way. To plan your journey, check out Drive Queensland’s site or RACQ’s easy to use trip planner.
By Bus
Daily bus services operate between Brisbane, Toowoomba, Warwick and Stanthorpe through Crisps Coaches.
By Air
Toowoomba Wellcamp Airport (WTB)
Toowoomba Wellcamp Airport serves as an excellent access point into the Southern Downs region. Located one hour north-west of Warwick, this gateway airport offers 80+ direct domestic passenger services between Toowoomba and Sydney, Melbourne, Townsville, Cairns and Western Queensland. All major car hire companies and taxi services are represented at the airport and a full service, licensed cafe is operational for all departing flights. General non-passenger visitors are invited to visit their airport and enjoy the airside glass enclosed viewing area (Subject to standard airport screening procedures).
Other Airports
The Brisbane Airport is a two hour drive from Warwick, while the Gold Coast’s Coolangatta Airport is just over two and a half hours away.
Top Tip
Get off the beaten track! Discover the feel of the open road with our self-driving tips that offer freedom and flexibility. Explore the region’s Top 10 Tourist Drives.
Brisbane to Warwick | 154 km |
Brisbane to Stanthorpe | 214 km |
Toowoomba to Warwick | 84 km |
Toowoomba to Stanthorpe | 144 km |
Gold Coast to Warwick | 186 km |
Gold Coast to Stanthorpe | 318 km |
Sydney to Warwick | 799 km |
Sydney to Stanthorpe | 719 km |