Southern Downs and Granite Belt

How to do the Strange Bird Wine Trail

Looking for something beyond Chardonnay and Shiraz? Embark on the Strange Bird Wine Trail, where you can sip and swirl your way through the Granite Belt trying alternative varietals like tempranillo, verdhelo and mourvedre.

How you can WIN the ultimate Southern Downs Giveaway

We are excited to announce the Southern Downs' largest giveaway ever! We have up to $3,000 worth of prizes available for the lucky winner, and entering is easy!

Everything you need to know about CelticFest this March

Assemble your clans, turn out the tartan, brush off the bagpipes and head to the highlands of the Southern Downs for Warwick’s CelticFest.

7 Southern Downs events you can’t miss in 2022

Planning a trip to the Southern Downs and Granite Belt but don't know when to visit? Tie in one of these awesome events to get the most out of your trip! Fill your calendar with these huge events and get ready for a memorable 2022!

family having a picnic by the Condamine river Warwick

Top 9 picnic spots for your Australia Day BBQ

Pack the cricket set and lay down your rug! We've rounded up the top 10 picnic spots in the Southern Downs for your Australia Day BBQ this summer.

Find your next adventure online using our new Visitor App

Find your next adventure online using the NEW Southern Downs and Granite Belt Visitor App. This free interactive app is the ultimate resource to plan your next trip! Download today.

How to Do: Mount Marlay Lookout and Summit Walk

For a panoramic view over Stanthorpe, head to Mt Marlay lookout and get your legs pumping by taking the concrete stairs from the bottom of the mountain.

How to Do: The Pyramid Walk, Girraween

If you prefer your walking trails with more granite and less rainforest, then head straight to Girraween National Park and tackle the monster of all walks, the Pyramid track.

How to Do: Queen Mary Falls Circuit

Visiting Queen Mary Falls is a must do on your next trip. Embark on the easy Queen Mary Falls circuit, a 40-minute walk that takes you from the lookouts at the top of the falls to the creek below.

Man walking on a bridge surrounded by green nature

How to do: Dalrymple Circuit Track, Goomburra

Dust off the boots and hit the Dalrymple Circuit Track in the Goomburra section of Main Range National Park.

Your Full List of Pet-Friendly Camping Spots

Can't leave home without your four legged friend? You don't have to! We've rounded up your full list of pet-friendly camping spots in the Southern Downs and Granite Belt.

How to Buy from the Bush this Christmas

Swap online deliveries and busy shopping centers for a weekend away in the country where you can #SupportLocal. Stock up on berries straight from the farm or attend a festive market.

Explore two art trail events this Spring

Whether you’re a practicing artist or you enjoy other people’s creative abilities, we have two weekends of art trails to give you the perfect excuse for a country getaway this Spring.

People’s Weekend: Your Long Weekend Plans Sorted

No plans yet for the People's Weekend? We've put together the ultimate guide to enjoying a country escape. Put that 'out of office' on and hit the road to enjoy a long weekend here.

Celebrate Spring on the Southern Downs

Every Spring the Southern Downs and Granite Belt bursts to life with blooming flowers, colourful wildlife and exciting events celebrated across the season.

Your Guide to the Southern Downs Dunny Dash Art Trail

Head off on the Southern Downs Dunny Run, where painted murals have transformed toilet blocks from public loo to public art!

5 Must-Do Hikes Near Brisbane

If it's a nature fix you're seeking, then these five trails in the Southern Downs and Granite Belt will keep you active for days.

Your Guide to the Ultimate Winter Weekend

Want to experience a true winter this year? You're in luck! Simply head two hours south west to the coldest place in the state.

5 Winter Events to Add to Your Calendar Now

Want to experience a true winter on the Southern Downs and Granite Belt, but not sure when exactly to come?

Our region shines in a new travel Podcast

A new podcast series is set to highlight the Southern Downs and Granite Belt as the ultimate Queensland Adventure destination.

It’s time to when your appetite! Cool season means food on the Southern Downs and Granite Belt

Foodies rejoice! The Southern Downs and Granite Belt has two new food maps to showcase the freshest produce of the region.

Availability: Easter camping on the Southern Downs

With just one month until Easter, now's the time to book that camping holiday for the family! We are spoilt for choice in our region for fantastic campsites for the whole family.

Your Guide to Mountain Biking on the Granite Belt

The Granite Belt is fast becoming a mountain biker's paradise, with new trails, plenty of town facilities and a growing community dedicated to providing new trails.

Your Southern Downs Summer Sunflower Guide

Summer is sunflower season on the Southern Downs and every year they’re blooming beautiful! From late December onwards, a sea of yellow floods parts of the region.

5 unusual adventures in and around Stanthorpe

If "postcards from the edge" appeal to you more than just an insta worthy travel snap, then check out these 5 unique adventures.

Postcards from the edge. 5 unusual adventures in and around Warwick

For roadtrip warriors who like an element of surprise to their getaway, here's five unusual activities that will intrigue and delight!

Art Trails in Spring

Whether you're a practicing artist or you enjoy other people's creative abilites, we have two weekends of art trails to give you the perfect excuse for a country getaway.

Pet Friendly Holidays on the Southern Downs & Granite Belt

We've put together a list of places where you can bring your pets this winter holiday!

7 holiday adventures you won’t find anywhere else in QLD

For a truly unique holiday you'll want to escape the city rush and experience the best of Queenslands' country hospitality.

Local Businesses Welcome Visitors Back

Planning a day trip to our region, or thinking of spending a winter holiday here? What's actually open and where can you visit!

Keeping it fresh and Local

In these unusual and challenging times, it’s critical we support our local industries, many of whom can still deliver their products to you.

7 Events to add to your 2020 Calendar Now

Planning a trip to the Southern Downs and Granite Belt but don’t know when to visit? Tie in one of these awesome events to get the most out of your trip!

Top 6 Must do Moments in the Southern Downs & Granite Belt

From wineries to waterfalls there’s always something to explore in the Southern Downs and Granite Belt.

Where to see fireflies in Spring

Every year in November, fire flies emerge at our beautiful town of Killarney, just over 2 hours from Brisbane.

Drought & Bushfires: FAQs for Travel

You love Stanthorpe and the Granite Belt, but you’re not sure you should visit right now because of the bushfires and drought?

Your guide to the ultimate winter weekend

Want to experience a true winter this year? You’re in luck! Before you start planning a July jaunt to our southern states, simply head two hours south west to the coldest place in the state!

5 Reasons You Ought to Visit this Autumn

It’s easy to fall in love with the romantic hues of Autumn on the Southern Downs and Granite Belt.

5 Southern Downs Events to Add to Your 2019 Calendar Now

Planning a trip to the Southern Downs and Granite Belt but don’t know when to visit? Tie in one of these awesome events to get the most out of your trip.

8 Reasons to Go Chasing Queen Mary Falls

The waterfall chasing in Killarney is next level, with the popular Queen Mary Falls, part of the world heritage listed Main Range National Park, providing plenty of great reasons to jump in the car…

6 Places to Fall in Love this Valentine’s Day

If you think romance is all about chocolates and rose petals, think again. Before you rush off to book another movie night or dinner date, let us play cupid with this guide to the 6 most romantic places to visit this Valentine’s Day.

WIN the Ultimate Country Getaway

Win a long weekend getaway for you and a friend, winding your way through the Southern Downs and Granite Belt! Start with a rainforest retreat to the rolling hills of Killarney

The Ultimate 4 Day Family Country Road Trip

If it’s time for the kids to breathe in some fresh country air, reconnect with nature (and each other!) and go offline, then bundle them in the car and head south west to the Southern Downs and Granite Belt.

3 Must Do Spring Break Getaways near Brisbane

If you’re looking for a mini spring break from Brisbane or the Gold Coast, get ready to pack your bags, fuel your car and sort your playlist!

A Local’s Guide to Sundown National Park

Want to go remote with zero distractions and the chance of not seeing anyone else? On the Queensland/New South Wales border lies Sundown National Park, a rugged wilderness of spectacular steep-sided gorges, sharp ridges and peaks rising more than 1000m.

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