| The village of Wallangarra is the one of the most southern towns in Queensland and is just over 2.5 hours drive from Brisbane. Lying on the border of Queensland and New South Wales, Wallangarra is a short drive from Stanthorpe in the amazing Granite Belt wine region.
The History of Wallangarra
Founded in 1885, Wallangarra is famous for being the change over station for trains travelling between Queensland and New South Wales. As the train line gauges differed, Wallangarra is home to a grand station where all interstate travellers changed trains before the coast line was completed in 1930. This grand station is now home to the Customs House, the Wallangarra Museum and Café.
Wallangarra Bushranger Hideout
Just south of Wallangarra is the hideout of bushranger Frederick Ward “Thunderbolt”. The path to the hideout is signed and parking is available. Explore the granite caves used by Thunderbolt to hide from authorities from Wallangarra and Tenterfield.
What to do in Wallangarra
Wallangarra is at the southern tip of the Granite Belt wine region, so besides sampling the best of local Queensland wine varieties from the Granite Belt vineyards or sampling the amazing local produce, there are many places of interest in Wallangarra.
The Australian Railway Historical Society host the bi-annual Winelander train journeys from Brisbane to Stanthorpe and on to Wallangarra in summer and winter. These weekend trips include accommodation and winery tours in a package deal.
The Southern Downs Steam Railway provide a series of train journeys from Warwick to Stanthorpe and on to Wallangarra. This slow and scenic rail journey is proving highly popular with locals and visitors alike. Why not link your rail adventure with a weekend of of wine tasting Granite Belt wines?
If it’s a round of golf you crave, the Wallangarra Golf Club on the northern edge of town is the perfect solution!
National Parks near Wallangarra
Surrounded by amazing some of the most amazing Queensland national parks, Wallangarra is a place of natural beauty. With the incredible forest of Girraween to the east and the rugged Sundown National Park to the west, Wallangarra is the perfect base for outdoor adventures.
Bald Rock National Park and Boonoo Boonoo Falls are within an easy drive from Wallangarra.
How to get to Wallangarra
Wallangarra is a 30 minute drive south of Stanthorpe on the Granite Belt.
Visit Wallangarra on the Granite Belt!
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