25 May 2020
As state-wide travel restrictions lift and Queenslanders look to stretch their legs, Southern Downs Regional Council is reopening the Visitor Information Centres in Warwick and Stanthorpe from Thursday, 28 May 2020.
Both centres will open Thursday through to Sunday until Thursday 11 June, when normal 7-day trading is planned to resume.
Social distancing guidelines and hygiene regulations including restricted entry numbers, hand sanitiser stations and sneeze guards will be in place to ensure the safety of not only the local volunteers who staff the centres but also the visitors who are expected to begin returning to the region.
Southern Downs Councillor for Tourism Stephen Tancred said that the Visitor Information Centres are a valuable resource for the region.
“The Southern Downs is a region with an incredibly diverse tourism offering. The Visitor Information Centres are great for showcasing some of our lesser-known treasures as well as our internationally renowned attractions” said Councillor Stephen Tancred.
“And it’s not just visitors who benefit from the VICs, I really encourage residents to visit the centres – you might find out something you never knew about our beautiful region.”
During the COVID-19 restrictions, Southern Downs Regional Council has continued to promote the region via the Southern Downs and Granite Belt website and social media platforms, maintaining interest and inspiring people to visit the Southern Downs and Granite Belt region as restrictions are lifted.
You can find the “Stanthorpe Visitor Information Centre” and the “Warwick QLD Visitor Information Centre” on Facebook.
Alternatively, Council can always be contacted on 1300 697 372.