#1
Leola White
2009-02-02
A must see for anyone wanting to take a nice day trip in this area. Spring Bluff Railway Station is definately worth a visit - particularly in spring.
Spring Bluff Railway Station
In a pretty hillside setting, clinging to the edge of the Great Dividing Range near Toowoomba, one of Australia’s most historic railway stations still blossoms with life.
Trains might not stop here anymore on the main railway line from Ipswich to Toowoomba, but tourists surely do.
Call in to see the beautiful gardens and heritage-listed railway, history stemming back some 130 years. Way back in 1914 Queensland Railways had a garden competition to encourage railway staff to beautify the stations. The then stationmaster and his wife developed a magnificent garden that is still maintained and enjoyed today.
Pack a picnic lunch and sit amongst the landscaped beauty and even come by steam train during Toowoomba’s Carnival of Flowers in September when excursions are run to Spring Bluff.
Getting there:
Spring Bluff is located 140km west of Brisbane and just 14km from Toowoomba.
By train:
Catch The Westlander to Ipswich or Toowoomba. Spring Bluff is located about 1.5 hours drive from each of these locations. To book your rail adventure call Traveltrain Holidays on 1800 627 655.
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Leola White
#2
Peter Mayo
2009-02-03
A credit to all involved in maintaining the area, a must-see to anyone traveling from Brisbane to Toowoomba.
#3
Barbara Bauer
2009-01-30
Congratulions to all the workers who keep Spring Bluff Station beautiful. Wouldn't it be wonderful if as many railway stations as possible were as picturesque as Spring Bluff.
#4
Victoria Noe
2009-01-29
Beautiful scenery and a most enjoyable day! Very serene.
#5
Susan Berghofer
2009-01-29
A favourite of my parents in the past. A peaceful place for me to meditate and admire especially in Spring.
#6
sue ferris
2009-01-29
Used to live at Toowoomba years ago & when my Mother & Sister came to visit at Carnival of Flowers time it was a must to do & we all loved every minute of it. What a little gem.
#7
Emma Wainwright
2009-01-28
This stop is a trip back in time. I went there during The Carnival of Flowers and relaxed to the sounds of swing and jazz.
#8
Ray Quinn
2009-01-27
We have visited Spring Bluff Station on many occasions. Enjoyed gardens during Carnival Of Flowers and many a passing train..Ray & Ruby Quinn
#9
Glenn Stevenson
2009-01-27
A very pretty spot especially in springtime, off the main road, and far from the maddening crowds
#10
Peter Murphy
2009-01-27
A little taste of country Queensland!