spring bluff railway station

very pretty, nicely maintained, good mix of plants, shade and sun. Railway enthusiasts would probably love it, otherwise it was just a nice diversion for half an hour.

Enjoyed a nice coffee and cake at Spring Bluff on Mother's Day 2014. Great music and atmosphere. Some short bush walks. Picnic area with B-cues and tables, can also take your own camping chairs. Nice bird wildlife. No dogs allowed

Very pretty with all the flowers - the gardens are so well-maintained, and this was in mid-summer. It must be truly spectacular in spring.The station as a whole is well kept and the buildings and grounds are obviously very well cared for. Entry is free, but there are several steam loco shaped donation boxes: forget the silver coins, restrict yourself to giving gold coins or, even better, some folding money, to keep this little gem going.

Good in summer but it must be spectacular when they do the spring display plantings. The station is situated on a steep hillside (evidence of past floods still lingers on) and just looks so picturesque.

After having lunch at the cafe we sat at the railway station and waited for a few coal trains to pass. A wedding party were having photos taken on the tracks so it made for good entertainment. The gardens were well maintained and the history of the station was interesting to read.

We have been holidaying in Brisbane and wanted to get out of town for the day. The drive to Spring Bluff was an easy 1.5 hours along motorways until the final 10-15 minutes. Once there, there is plenty of parking with 2 car parks. The first thing that we noticed was the beautiful smell from the flowers. The rest rooms are very clean also. The café, which is open Thursday to Sunday, was ok. Our trip was only let down by a surly staff member at the café. Well worth a visit.

I came across a sign while travelling home from Toowoomba one day. The sign said Spring Bluff. I thought I must visit this place and see what it is like, so one day I went to have a look. I took the Murphys Creek road from the Warrego Highway at the Helidon Spa. To get to the Bluff you will have to travel through Murphys Creek and about another 10 to 15 minutes after coming around a slightly sharp corner you will see the sign on the right hand side of the road. You turn right (from the Helidon direction or left coming from the Toowoomba direction). You will travel across a small causeway and up the hill. Be careful travelling up this hill as the road is a bit narrow.Once you get to the top you will come to a small train station that was built at the turn of the century. If you are lucky enough you will visit when the flowers are blooming in all their bright and wonderful colours. There is a small carpark on the eastern side of the track and a couple of spaces for invalid parking that is available. You then can walk across the track (taking notice of all signs for your safety), then slowly walk around the station and see what is was like 100 years ago. There are information boards explaining who and what of the time long ago and plenty of photos to see.For those with wheel chairs, once you cross the track, you turn left and there is a ramp that goes up to the residence and for station master's residence. In the former station master's residence there is a small café and a lot of memorabilia to see and some other items to purchase. The café has a set menu of sandwiches and some hot meals. The coffee and tea is great. You can sit in the building or sit outside in the beautifully kept grounds and enjoy the sights and sounds of nature.There are facilities to enable visitors to have a BBQ with friends or family or just sit on a blanket on the grass under the shade of the trees. Whichever you want to do I am sure that you will enjoy the peace and serenity of this little station of history. The freight trains still continue to use this line and if you are lucky, you will be able to see the train coming through and even give the train drivers a wave. This station was also used during the second world war when troops stationed in Highfields nearby, marched to the station and were transported to Brisbane on their way to New Guinea and other areas of operation.The café is only open Friday to Sunday. Other opening times is daily during the Carnival of Flowers Festival in September. So if you have nothing to do, then grab the kids and the missus and have a bit of a sqizz at the station. I do not think you will be disappointed.Happy Travels.

We haven't been here for many years, but since we were spending several days in Toowoomba, came here via Murphys Creek, a lovely alternative drive to the main Highway. The gardens are looking beautiful. We brought our own picnic (on two different days) but the cafe seemed very popular. A very pleasant couple of hours.

The Gardener I take my hat off to you. What a quaint little station but the view how breathtaking. Very nice

Whilst travelling in our motor home towards Toowoomba, we made the slight detour to check this place out. Not far off the main road, be aware that the access road is very steep and probably not good for big caravans. Being a cold, wet week day in August, we had the place to ourselves.Despite the gardens being devoid of flowers ( seedlings were planted out ready for spring), it was still very picturesque and charming. We were lucky to have a huge train come though while we were there. Although there is some parking right right at the station, and another car park just below it, I imagine on busy days it may be difficult to turn around at the top in a RV. Enjoyed the historic display and the setting. Glad we came.

I and 3 old school friends spent a wonderful July 4 here at Spring Bluff. What a great little gem! The menu on offer was varied and all home cooked and the service was excellent. Great value for money too. It was a cold, misty day and the old railway house was a tad on the cold side, but we came prepared with warm coats and all the necessary scarves etc. Some more heating would be great, but the house is over 100 years old so it might not be all that easy to insulate.If you are coming up to Toowoomba during the Carnival of Flowers in September, then please make an effort to get down to Spring Bluff, but reservations would be advisable. You won't be disappointed I am sure. There is also a lot of history associated with this little railway station so take the time to read all the display boards and have a stroll around the lovely gardens. There are 2 car parks but only stairs up to the cafe which seem quite deep so could be challenging for someone with mobility issues. That said, one can walk up a grassy incline to get to the cafe, but it could be slippery if it was a wet day so take care.

It was a delight to finally visit Spring Bluff Railway Station. The station and historic display are very well maintained and we enjoyed perusing the display. The devonshire tea we were served was absolutely delicious. Fresh, warm scones and real tea. Ahhhh!2

The cafe wasn't open on the day we went and it is reviewed elsewhere here. But if you are heading to toowoomba from Brisbane then this is a great little detour to what is a very idyllic spot to take a break, sit back, have a picnic or bbq and get out of the heat.The train station has been restored beautifully and makes for a very interesting visit.

Spring bluff is a lovely spot to have a picnic and enjoy the country setting. There is not alot to do here except relax and enjoy the gardens. If you go when the cafe is open you will enjoy simple but very tasty food at a very reasonable price. I just wish they had some childrens playgrounds which would make it much better for young families.

Went to this station during my trip to Toowoomba during september. This place has beautiful views of flower and a nice cafe there. Not much else to do here cause its not as big as I expected. But definitely worth a visit.