Your stay — Chesterfields
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Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Pound Sterling, GBP
Use high-street banks or Post Office for best rates; avoid airport or tourist bureau kiosks which give poor rates.
Contactless cards and mobile payments widely accepted; chip-and-PIN standard. Carry some cash for small traders or rural cafes.
Restaurants: 10-15% if service not included. Taxis: round up or 10%. Hotel staff: £1-2 per bag, £5 for cleaner per stay.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →Chain coffee shops or independent cafes: £2.50-3.50 for a flat white or americano.
A sandwich from a bakery or supermarket meal deal: £4-6.
Pub main course (e.g. fish and chips, burger): £12-16.
Warwick market (Saturdays) has stalls with hot snacks; Market Hall offers cheap ethnic takeaway.
Aldi, Lidl, Tesco, Sainsbury’s are the go-to budget supermarkets; Co-op for smaller convenience shops.
Primark, Next, M&S on the high street; charity shops (e.g. Oxfam, British Heart Foundation) for bargains.
Day bus pass: £5-6 (Stagecoach or National Express). From Birmingham Airport: train to Warwick (direct, £12-15) or bus X20 (£6-8).
Book train tickets in advance via Trainline; eat lunch as a main meal when many pubs offer cheaper lunch menus; walk around Warwick (small, walkable centre).
Good to know — Warwick
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Emergency Contacts
WarwickTriple zero (000) is Australia's primary emergency number. For non-urgent police matters, call 131 444. Warwick is in Queensland; the local police station is at 47-55 Grafton St, phone (07) 4661 3333.
💡 Save these numbers in your phone. In life-threatening emergencies, call immediately.
Where to Eat
Book a table →💡 Booking tip: For popular restaurants in Warwick, book at least a week ahead — especially for weekend evenings and during festival season.
Your arrival at Chesterfields
🕒 Check-in is from 15:00. Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →Getting Around
Warwick town centre (post office stop, Palmer Ave) → Horse & Jockey Hotel Motel
💡 Ask the driver to drop you at the motel's entrance — it's a flag-down service. No Sunday service; grab a taxi then for about $8.
Brisbane Roma Street Bus Station → Warwick Bus Stop (Wood St near Palmer Ave)
💡 Book ahead online — seats fill fast. Get dropped at Wood St, then it's a 15-min walk or $10 cab to the motel. Bring snacks, no food on board.
Brisbane Airport → Horse & Jockey Hotel Motel, 45 Victoria St, Warwick
💡 Pre-book via phone or app to avoid waiting; the two-hour run is mostly highway but traffic can delay you through Toowoomba during peak hours.
Brisbane Roma Street Station → Warwick Railway Station (Wood St)
💡 Cheapest way — $50 economy. No dining car, so pack a picnic. The station is a short cab ride from the motel. Trains can run 20–40 mins late.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is check-in at Chesterfields?
Check-in at Chesterfields is from 15:00. Check-out is by 11:00.
Where can I eat cheaply near Chesterfields?
A sandwich from a bakery or supermarket meal deal: £4-6.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Chesterfields?
Day bus pass: £5-6 (Stagecoach or National Express). From Birmingham Airport: train to Warwick (direct, £12-15) or bus X20 (£6-8).
Top Attractions in Warwick
💡 Check the website for free artist talks and opening events on Friday evenings.
💡 Bring binoculars—there's a good chance of seeing water dragons basking by the riverbanks on sunny days.
💡 Best photographed early morning when the light hits the sandstone. Nearby café The Local serves a solid flat white.
💡 Visit after rain for the best flow. The drive via Spring Creek Road is scenic but rough in parts. No facilities at the falls.
💡 The volunteer guides are extremely knowledgeable—ask them to point out the 1890s fire bell outside.