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West of Stanthorpe lies Amiens, one of a number of post World War I soldier settlements. The need to accommodate these servicemen forced the building of a railway and along the 20 km route were six wayside sidings at Fleurbairx, Pozieres, Bullecourt, Passchendaele, Baupaume and Messines. The terminus was located at Amiens which was named after the French City on the Somme River. From small farm holdings this area now has large growers of fruit and vegetables as well as the Passcendaele State Forest.
Heading west of Stanthorpe on the Texas Road you’ll pass through the villages of Broadwater and Greenlands. Not surprisingly Broadwater was named because of a long water hole in the vicinity and Greenlands after Mr B. Greenlands, a well-known builder in the 1880s.
Amiens, Broadwater & Greenlands Accommodation
There are several accommodation options west of Stanthorpe town from which you can explore the surrounding tourist attractions or spread your wings further and drive the scenic Armistice Way or Shearers Way. Your short break begins by booking your Stanthorpe accommodation – choosing those located on the West Granite Belt.
Things to do in Amiens, Broadwater & Greenlands
Along Amiens Road you’ll find Robert Channon Wines which offers wine, their Singing Lake Cafe and a regular programme of music events. Nearby Giardino’s Cafe is nestled overlooking a vegetable farm from which they source produce for their daily and functions menu.
Ravens Croft Wines is found between Amiens Road and the Texas Road and offers a genuinely intimate wine tasting experience. Heading west along the Texas Road you’ll come to Casley Mt Hutton Winery which is the most westerly winery and boasts ten wine varieties.
Getting to Amiens, Broadwater & Greenlands
Whether travelling to Stanthorpe from the north or south, access is via the New England Highway. Remain on the town bypass and take the Texas Road exit at Murray Gardens Motel which sits at the intersection of the Highway and Pancor Road. Turn right again into Texas Road and pass under the bypass bridge. For Amiens you’ll take the first right into Amiens Road, alternatively continue along Texas Road will take you to Broadwater then Greenlands.
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