Filippos Tours/in , , , /by

Filippos Wine Tours has been Stanthorpe’s wine and food tour specialist, the perfect solution for people looking to enjoy some great wine, great food and a great time on the Granite Belt.

Since 1985, Filippos Tours Stanthorpe has been operating the granite belt’s high-quality wine and food tours. They have five airconditioned and heated vehicles, including a 20-seat bus, a 12-seat and two 10-seat vans, and a car for private tours. Filippos Tours is family owned and passionate about wine.

Filippos Tours offers friendly, warm country hospitality and the opportunity to simply return to nature and relax. Wine tasting, fresh food experiences, romantic vineyard walks (even hikes for the adventurous) and log fires will make your stay uniquely memorable. Whether you are here to relax and unwind or acquire a little wine knowledge, you will find what you are looking for with Filippos Tours.

Filippos Tours is a small family business with a young family who are very aware about behaving responsibly and adhering to sustainable practices so they can try and leave this world better in better shape than when they came into it.

Wine Discovery Tours/in , , /by

Welcome to the Granite Belt and Stanthorpe’s luxury wine tour.

Wine Discovery Tours provides a personalised tour of the unique Granite Belt wine region for couples and small groups, with a focus on customer service, luxury and comfort.

Enjoy tasting the distinctive wines of the Granite Belt, while taking in the beautiful landscape and learning a little about what makes this region unique. Relax, unwind and leave the driving to us, with pick-up and drop-off to your accommodation and a delicious lunch (with wine) included.

The Abbey – Self Guided Tours/in , , , /by

Pre-book for a self-guided tour of the downstairs rooms of the Abbey Hotel then wander the grounds most weekdays.

View the private Chapel with original stained glass from Bavarian Art Institute in Munich, marvel at the craftmanship of the hand-crafted staircases, vaulted ceilings and original pressed metal ceilings.

After you have explored the inside feel free to wander the grounds.

Don’t forget – bookings are essential, please phone ahead as the venue does close for private functions

The Folly Truffles/in , /by

The Folly is Queensland’s first commercial truffle farm, situated in Ballandean, Queensland, at the heart of Granite Belt Wine Country. The Folly Truffles welcome visitors to their truffiere with tours available all year round, and truffle hunts during harvest season (June to August). As it is a working farm, bookings are essential to avoid disappointment.

Tours (and seasonal hunts) commence with a walk and talk through the truffiere where guides Maple and Ben will explain the whole process of truffle farming, from planting, to paddock to plate. Upon conclusion of the tour, lunch and a wine tasting is included at The Church: Local Wine Project – a 15 minute drive down the road.

Wild Cat Tracks/in , , , , , /by

Be taken on a tour of the Granite Belt like a local with Wild Cat Tracks. Make your own itinerary or choose a Winery, Brewery or Foodies Tour, available as full or half day tours.

Your guide and local Granite Belt resident Roxane accommodates couples or small groups up to six people.

On tour with Roxane explore the Granite Belt’s rich history, food, wine, fresh fruit and vegetables, chocolate, breweries, dining experiences, art, markets, wonderful natural places and special events. The combinations are endless.

Roxane is very happy to help you plan an unforgettable day or weekend visit to her home town and region. See the Granite Belt’s hidden secrets with Wild Cat Tracks.

Heritage Estate Experiences, Tours, Winery/in , , , , , , /by

Heritage Estate Winery is the perfect place to unwind and savour exceptional food and wine with family, colleagues or friends. Our chef-crafted menus use locally sourced produce and dramatic, theatrical techniques to elevate every course.

Choose an experience to suit your mood:

5-Senses Black-Tie Dinner — an 8-course fine-dining spectacle with a live ensemble, tableside flambée and smoked dishes; an elegant, immersive evening.

POETs Progressive Dinner — board a jeep and journey out through the vineyard and around the winery, finishing in the barrel room for intimate tastings and stories.

Vine + Dine Journey — a relaxed vineyard walk and talk, followed by a winery sommelier discussion and a seasonal lunch that highlights provenance and pairings.

Fireside Tapas & Museum Wines — cosy shared plates by the fire paired with rare museum bottles and cellar treasures.

As the highest-altitude Halliday 2021 Red 5-Star winery in Australia, Heritage Estate delivers terroir-driven wines and unforgettable settings. Whether you seek theatre, discovery or a fireside night, join us for an experience that lingers long after the last sip.

Vintage Tours/in , , /by

Enjoy a relaxed day out exploring the Granite Belt on your personalised VIP Vintage Tours experience.

The 1960 Morris Minor hits a top speed of 70 km/hour so you will be enjoying the journey as well as the destination. Leave the loaded buses behind, your tour is just the driver and a max. 3 passengers.

The bespoke itinerary includes wineries, foodie stops, local attractions, local artisans and much more. All you need to do is choose a lunch location from 3 included options.

Vintage Tours is the ideal special occasion experience, and they look forward to meeting you at your accommodation door ready for a day to remember.

Gleneden Farm – Farm Tours & Workshops/in , , , /by

Gleneden farm is a family owned and managed organic farm with a focus on keeping old-style heritage farming , food traditions and rare trades alive for visitors to experience. Located 90 minutes’ drive south-west of Brisbane, Gleneden is nestled in the beautiful Maryvale valley in the western foothills of the Great Dividing Range of Southern Queensland.

Gleneden Farm offers fun and authentic farm tours and farm workshops for individuals and groups designed for a range of ages and abilities. Packages available for private group tours.

Free parking for cars, buses, and vans. Ideal for school groups, special interest groups, clubs, and bus tour groups.

Farmyard Tour (approx 1-1.5 hours): Meet and feed our rare breed farm animals (cows, pigs, sheep, ducks, geese, and chickens) on a guided farm tour with the farmers. Explore the farmhouse orchard, and vegetable garden, collect the eggs and taste delicious organic slow grown produce. Ideal for smaller children and less agile adults.

Hayride Tour (approx 2 hrs): Hop onboard the hay-wagon as the farmers drive you out into the paddocks to meet the farm animals. See how a modern regenerative farm uses old fashioned knowledge to grow delicious organic food.

Workshops: Learn a tradition farm skill including soap making, sourdough or jam making. Includes morning/afternoon tea of local produce.

Bookings essential via the Gleneden Farm website, phone or email.

Balancing Heart Vineyard – Tours and Experiences/in , , , , /by

Visit Balancing Heart Vineyard, and embark on a free, self-guided tour of the stunning vineyard with a glass of wine in hand. Enjoy learning about the geography, geology, history of the region, and the birthplace of emerging new varieties for climate change.

A comfortable 15 minute slow walk around the vineyard.

Bookings not required, you are invited to add the experience to your vineyard visit at your leisure.

View Wine Grape 2 Glass Centre/in , /by

Discover the Heart of Queensland Wine at the View Wine Grape 2 Glass Centre.

Looking to immerse yourself in Queensland’s most flavourful and unforgettable wine experience? Look no further than the View Wine Grape 2 Glass Centre, a destination that’s redefining what it means to visit a winery. This is more than just another cellar door – it’s where wine lovers, foodies, and curious travellers come together to make unforgettable memories.

Take a deep dive into the world of winemaking with the behind-the-scenes ‘Geek Out on Wine’ experience, or delight your senses with the ever-popular Food and Wine Pairing – a guided taste journey that brings local flavours and handcrafted wines into perfect harmony.

At 800 metres above sea level, with a south-facing slope and rich terroir, the vineyard is perfectly positioned to produce wines that are crisp, complex, and bursting with character. It’s no wonder View Wine has earned its place as a 4½-star Halliday-rated winery.

The Grape 2 Glass Centre is the perfect starting point for your Queensland wine journey. Come for the wine, stay for the stories, and leave with a deeper appreciation for the land, the vines, and the passionate people behind every bottle.

View Wine – Where Every Sip is a Story, and Every Visit a Memory.

View Wine by Sancerre Estate/in /by

View Wine is produced by Sancerre Estate Vineyard, award winning wine from the heart of the Granite Belt, Ballandean, Queensland.

Visit for a casual wine tasting with the owner’s, or stay a little longer and share a bottle of wine with friends on the outdoor terraces taking in the views and sunsets of the Ballandean Valley and Girraween National Park. The Cellar Door offers several Grape 2 Glass experiences from Masterclasses to Food and Wine Pairing. You can even ‘Geek out on Wine’ if you are more interested in the science of wine.

The wine is a combination of quality grapes and unique terroir. For the wine to become premium quality they use only the best grapes harvested by hand only picking the best.

The Granite Belt is Queensland premier wine region, within the Stanthorpe area.

Their Shiraz was recently awarded as a James Halliday Top 100 wine.

Make sure you say Hi to Brad and Stacey when you visit View Wine.

Varias/in , /by

The makers of moments where knowledge, craft, and community come together.

The vision for Varias has always been to create more than a venue. It’s about building a venue that connects people to the Granite Belt through experience. Varias wants visitors to see, taste, and feel the uniqueness and character this region has to offer, while creating opportunities for those who live and work here to grow alongside it.

By bringing education, industry, and community together, Varias is creating a place that not only celebrates the best of the Granite Belt but helps shape its future and gives back to the region for generations to come.

Vincenzo’s Cafe, Deli and Wine Bar/in , /by

Vincenzo’s Café, Deli and Wine Bar is a cosy, family friendly venue in the heart of the Granite Belt, offering delicious homemade food, quality local wines, and a relaxed country atmosphere.

It’s a place where good food, good people, and good moments come together. Authentic Italian or European feel. Vincenzo’s Café, Deli and Wine Bar brings a taste of Italy to the Granite Belt.

Rustic, homemade dishes are served, artisan deli items, great coffee, and hand picked local and imported wines, all in a warm, inviting setting that feels like home.

Premium food and wine destination. Vincenzo’s Café, Deli and Wine Bar is a boutique food and wine destination offering gourmet deli selections, fresh café meals, indulgent desserts, and a curated wine list.

Whether you’re joining for breakfast, lunch, or a special dinner event, experiences to remember are created.

Country charm and community. At Vincenzo’s Café, Deli and Wine Bar, local flavours and genuine hospitality are celebrated. The café and deli offer fresh, comforting meals, artisanal products, and wines that showcase the best of the Granite Belt.

It’s a place where locals gather and visitors feel instantly at home.

The Big Thermometer/in /by

Stanthorpe is Queensland’s colest town and this is marked on the readings shown on Stanthorpe’s Big Thermometer.

See the Big Thermometer next to the Stanthorpe Visitor Information Centre, with toilets available onsite and picnic tables.

From The Big Thermometer there are lovely pathways that follow the creekside right through Stanthorpe, or if you cross the creek on the other side of the bridge and head west you’ll end up at the historic Red Bridge, a popular spot to explore.

Savina Lane Premium Granite Belt Stanthorpe Wines/in /by

Located in one of the most beautiful settings on the Granite Belt, overlooking the vineyard, Savina Lane’s modern, architect-designed cellar door is open to visitors by appointment between Easter each year and 1st November. Inner Circle wine club members are welcome to visit throughout the year by arrangement.

Two wine experience programs are offered – both include a tasting of their premium hand-picked, single vineyard wines.

The Curious Wine Encounter takes one hour. The Wine Decoded experience starts with a black glass tasting and includes tastings of six premium wines and an in-depth look at how all the senses play a part in wine appreciation. It takes two hours. See the website for pricing.

Visitors who participate in the programs are welcome to bring a picnic and enjoy the view from the terrace afterwards or take a stroll through the lovely vineyard. An EV charger is available, and dogs are welcome.

The Ginyard/in /by

The Ginyard is a small batch, boutique distillery in the heart of the Granite Belt wine trail, tucked between rows of grape vines in beautiful surrounds.

Located near Stanthorpe on the Granite Belt in Queensland, just 3 hours from Brisbane, The Ginyard is situated at 1000m altitude amongst towering gum trees, granite boulders, and hillsides blanketed in bright yellow wattle and native flowers.

The Ginyard specialises in premium gins and vodkas, all made on site from locally grown and seasonal ingredients, and features a gorgeous light filled cellar door overlooking the family of curious alpacas amongst the shiraz vines. It is the perfect destination for a gin tasting, wood fired pizzas, or lazy sunset gin and tonic on the deck.

The Little Brass Monkey/in /by

The Brass Monkey statue in Stanthorpe’s CBD is a famous little fellow that marks the town’s claim to get ‘cold enough to freeze the balls off a brass monkey’. Stanthorpe district celebrates four seasons, the most popular being Brass Monkey Season during the winter months.

Not as crude as it may sound, the origin of the ‘cold enough to freeze the balls of the brass monkey’ saying originates by popular account from an occurrence on sailing ships, where the brass monkey was the name given to a metal rack used to store cannon balls.

The plaque that sits by the little Brass Monkey statue in Stanthorpe’s CBD reads “in long ago wars artillerymen had a brass plate called a monkey, which sat alongside the canon. The plate held 30 cannonballs stacked pyramid-like, until on freezing nights the monkey would shrink and the balls would fall off, hence the expression ‘cold enough to freeze the balls off a brass monkey’.”

Right next to the Brass Monkey is an incredible mural depicting Angelo Valiante who turned 100 in the month of completion. Mr Valiante was one of the first Italians to settle in Stanthorpe and the work pays homage to the Italian community that have made the region what it is today.

Stanthorpe has a mural and street art trail, with brochures at the Visitor Information Centre.

The Peak/in /by

In the elegant mountain top haven of Spicers Peak Lodge, you’ll discover a dining experience that scales the dizzying heights of Contemporary Australian cuisine elevated by the finest regional produce.

With the ever-unfolding majesty of the Great Dividing Range serving as a seductive backdrop, The Peak Restaurant embarks daily on a peregrination of the best of Australian flavours, produce, creativity and technique. Like the clouds rolling through the valley below, the menu is electrifying, bold, elegant and thoughtful.

Balancing Heart Vineyard Cafe & Cellar Door/in , , /by

Discover Balancing Heart Vineyard: a premier Granite Belt winery offering award-winning wines, delicious food, and unforgettable vineyard experiences with stunning views. Proudly family friendly.

Balancing Heart Vineyard is a sensational vineyard and lifestyle destination on the Granite Belt, Queensland, only three hours from Brisbane or the Gold Coast where passion, nature and granite collide to craft truly exceptional wines, delicious food and authentic experiences with heart.

Taste the balance of the art and science in winemaking, where the history and elevated Granite Belt position is unlocked to deliver delicious and award-winning cool-climate wines.

Stroll the spectacular vineyard, visit iconic natural granite sculptures, gaze across the wide Queensland country vistas, and indulge in the comfort of warm country service, exceptional wine and tasty food.

Enjoy a range of vineyard experiences including free wine tasting, free self-guided vineyard tour, free farm animal feeding.

The Red Bridge/in , /by

Sitting astride Quart Pot Creek in Stanthorpe is the historic and truly impressive Red Bridge, accessed by a short walk. The bridge, which is no longer red as its name suggests, was built in the mid-1880s without modern equipment, using manpower, horse-drawn drays and explosives.

It’s an enjoyable and easy walk to reach the bridge, and when there, visitors enjoy the photo opportunity and the opportunity to cross the creek on the low-level boardwalk or hop across the rocks to explore the creekside below the bridge.

Quart Pot Creek meanders all the way through Stanthorpe, with five kilometres of walking pathways following the creek, dotted with lovely spots to picnic and playgrounds along the way.

To reach The Ridge Bridge, park at the Stanthorpe Visitor Information Centre and walk from there, which involves crossing the creek near Maryland Street bridge on the low-level pedestrian bridge below the vehicle bridge. Then turn right to walk eastward towards Red Bridge which is less than one kilometre.

Alternatively, park closer to Red Bridge at the small parking lot where Rose Street meets Anzac Street at Heritage Park. Follow the creekside pathway in the direction away from the town centre, leading straight to the Red Bridge.

Cooked from Scratch Cooking School/in /by

Cooked from Scratch Cooking School offers hands-on culinary experiences in the heart of the Granite Belt. Guests learn new skills in a relaxed, interactive setting that celebrates fresh, seasonal produce. Classes are designed for food lovers of all levels, from beginners to confident cooks.

The experience combines learning with tasting. Participants prepare dishes inspired by regional flavors, then sit down to enjoy the meal they have created. The focus is on connection, conversation, and confidence in the kitchen.

What makes Cooked from Scratch unique is the emphasis on local produce and the joy of shared food experiences. Each class highlights the flavors of the Granite Belt, creating a true sense of place through food.

Cooked from Scratch Cooking School is not just about recipes. It is about inspiring creativity, celebrating community, and turning a love of cooking into memorable experiences.

Ashbern Farms/in /by

Ashbern Farms is open to the public three days a week during the strawberry season which is from October to May each year. The aim is to ensure all enjoy the best strawberry-eating experience possible. To achieve this, Ashbern Farms focuses on the best eating varieties and grows them in a way that guarantees quality and sweetness. Using many natural products to produce strawberries, Ashbern Farms has a reputation locally for having the sweetest and best-looking strawberries available.

Ashbern Farms offers visitors the opportunity to pick their own strawberries with trays supplied, or if you like they can provide you with a range of ready-packed strawberries for your convenience. There is also a shop that serves strawberry ice-creams and other refreshments. There is a range of gifts and other merchandise for visitors to purchase.

The farm has picnic tables and children’s swings for visitors to use at their leisure whilst taking in the beautiful surroundings and daily activities of farming life. Ashbern Farms also caters for school groups by appointment.

Customers pay for strawberries picked by weight. No need to book.

Wallangarra Historic Railway Station/in /by

Stand with one foot in Queensland and one foot in New South Wales when you stand on that station platform at the historic Wallangarra Railway Station.

The railway station at Wallangarra was built in 1888 to service travellers who had to change trains from the standard gauge of New South Wales to Queensland’s narrow gauge. The two trains met here and you will note the differing architecture of the platform façades too.

One side of the platform reflects the New South Wales standard design for railways of that era, with a skillion roof, while the other is Queensland’s design with its bullnose verandah roof.

Golden Grove Estate/in /by

Golden Grove Estate is a family owned and operated vineyard and winery. The grapes are Estate grown and produced and they specialise in alternative varieties, which are marketed under the Strangebird promotion.

Golden Grove Estate is home of the Costanzo family whose rich Italian Heritage is reflected in sumptuous, rich wines and a friendly approach to helping choose the perfect wine for you.

For fine dining, unwinding with friends or for those moments of solitude – Golden Grove Estate Wines provide good taste in all occasions.

Golden Grove Estate Wines are amongst Queensland, Australia’s finest, and they invite you to visit the Ballandean vineyard and winery.

Bungawarra Wines/in /by

Expect a 100 percent boutique winery experience at Bungawarra Wines, and you will come to taste that size really does make a difference.

With vineyards established over a century ago, Bungawarra, meaning ‘granite rock by shallow water’, has a long tradition of winemaking on the Granite Belt.

This small family-owned winery has a simple focus on growing the best naturally-produced fruit to produce the best-flavoured wine.

All phases of winemaking, from fruit production to bottling, are carried out on the estate with the personal attention of wine-makers Jeff and Tom.

Upon arriving at the spectacular bush setting, let your palate be personally guided through their wines from reds, whites, dry to sweet, including their famed liqueur muscat from 90-year-old vines, and you will gain a real appreciation of both the care and hard work that crafts their wines.

Varieties planted are Semillon, Chardonnay, Cabernet Sauvignon, Shiraz, Muscat, and the two Strange Bird varieties Gewurztraminer and Malbec. All are lovingly tended with sustainable vineyard practices so that what you have in your glass expresses the individuality of Bungawarra.

Enjoy tasting them in the beautiful setting here among the hills of Ballandean. Picnic facilities are available too.

Mountview Wines Cellar Door/in /by

Discover the heart of Granite Belt winemaking at Mountview Wines Cellar Door, where cool-climate varietals and small-batch craftsmanship shine.

Set against the backdrop of rolling vineyards, pine trees and granite-studded landscapes, Mountview Wines Cellar Door is a haven for relaxation and indulgence. Enjoy a personalised tasting experience in the charming, rustic space, or take a glass of your favourite wine outside to soak up the picturesque views. Don’t forget to sample the limited-edition releases and cellar exclusives, available only at the cellar door.

Gather your friends together and make a weekend of it by staying in one of the many cabins or camping sites. Situated on the bike trail between Stanthorpe and Ballandean and just 20 minutes from hiking trails at Girraween National Park, Mountview Wines provides the perfect balance of wine tasting with local adventures.

Come and experience Mountview Wines, where every sip is a story.

Washpool Supply Co/in /by

Washpool Supply Co. is a natural soap, skincare, home health and giftware store in Stanthorpe, southern Queensland, which is part of the Granite Belt wine region.

The purpose built store opened in July 2022, after 13 years of being located in the nearby town of Ballandean, and provides a full sensory experience for locals and visiting tourists to the area wanting the complete Granite Belt experience. You will see the artisans handcrafting luxurious raw materials into gorgeous natural products for healthy skin and home. There is a product testing station to try the soap ranges, handwashes, shaving soap and more, and the team love nothing more than helping with gift selection and wrapping.

The store contains a coffee bar, where you can enjoy an organic coffee or specialty tea, whilst you browse the store surroundings, or watch the products being made in the lab. Friendly pets are welcome to visit too!

The Washpool products are made with natural ingredients including essential oils, and are supported with sustainable and ethical production and business practices.

There’s nothing better than immersing yourself in the full Washpool experience, or booking into one of the soap making workshops to learn to make your own soap.

Washpool Supply Co. is easily accessible and parking is provided nearby.

Granite Belt Brewery/in , , /by

Granite Belt Brewery is the premier Stanthorpe brewery, crafting refreshing and tasty craft beers & ciders since 2012.

They believe beer is brewed purely to be enjoyed — that’s why they’re passionate about using quality malts, hops and yeast to create full-flavoured and refreshing beers.

Whether you’re after a crisp Session Ale, a smooth Czech-style Lager, or a bold Chocolate Stout, there’s something on tap to suit every taste. Alongside the core range, they regularly feature guest beers from fellow independent brewers — so there’s always something new to discover.

Open daily from 10am for beer tastings, we are ready to welcome you for a paddle or a pint! Not a beer drinker? They don’t judge. The brewery bar also features a wide selection of spirits, wines from local Granite Belt wineries, and non-alcoholic options.

Mrs Claus’ Kitchen at the Granite Belt Christmas Farm/in , /by

Granite Belt Christmas Farm is focused on bringing the tradition of sharing exquisite festive foods and sweets with family and friends all year round. The cafe has inside and outside dining and offers a delicious all-day menu for breakfast and lunch.

The cake cabinet is loaded with handcrafted tarts, cakes and fudges to tantalize your taste buds!

Enjoy marshmallow moustaches with a famous cup of Belgian Hot Chocolate or offers coffees, milkshakes and cold drinks. The cafe is BYO wine and beer, and a corkage fee per person applies.

Nestled in the heart of the Granite Belt wine region, family-owned and operated Granite Belt Christmas Farm. Renowned for bringing the ‘Christmas Spirit’ alive all year round, there are a bundle of must do’s on the farm for the whole family.

Granite Belt Christmas Farm creates a fun family atmosphere where memories and traditions can be created. Let the kids explore Santa’s animals, wander through the fields of real Christmas trees, savor the fresh smell of pine, or visit the farm during harvest season and let the kids pick the perfect tree for your family festivities.

Capture the magic of Christmas through the doors of the Mistletoe Store and browse the spectacular range of Christmas decorations and gifts. Taste, indulge and enjoy Mrs. Claus’ festive hand-crafted sweet treats and gourmet products.

Mount Stirling Meadery/in /by

Mount Stirling Meadery is situated in the heart of Granite Belt country, just 10 minutes from Stanthorpe, recognized as innovators of modern mead, they cater to diverse preferences, whether for a classic dry, a spicy chili, or something with a fruity twist, each product promises an exceptional tasting experience. All meads are crafted from honey produced in-house, ensuring a seamless connection from hive to glass.

Guests can browse the shelves for bee-related gifts and products, including raw honey, beeswax candles, soaps, and balms.

The friendly and knowledgeable staff are passionate about sharing their expertise, making every visit both delightful and educational.

Visitors are warmly welcomed to experience this unique establishment and all it has to offer. Check website for opening hours.

Thulimbah Historic Railway Siding/in , /by

This quaint railway siding has photographers stopping in their tracks, literally. The view down the railway track with rustic, character-filled buildings flanked on either side makes it a favourite with photographers.

The buildings across the tracks from the railway siding were originally cold store buildings for local apples. Today these buildings are also in a disused state and what remains has rustic beauty for photography.

The siding is no longer in use, however once a month a steam train passes this way enroute from Warwick to Stanthorpe taking tourists for a day tour with Southern Downs Steam Railway. Please be watchful for trains or maintenance on the tracks and be aware the buildings are not open for public access.

Find Thulimbah Railway Siding at the intersection of Granite Belt Drive and Amiens Road, next to The Big Apple.

Pyramids Road Wines/in /by

What are you waiting for? The historic wine tasting shed at Pyramids Road Wines invites you to soak up country hospitality and discover something new about Granite Belt wines.

Warren and Sue create luscious expressions of cool climate wines from their grapes grown in the southern foothills of Girraween National Park. Watch out for the friendly wildlife as you drive down the long driveway to the warm and welcoming cellar door. Experience a relaxed, informal and educational wine tasting with Warren, the winemaker who personally crafts each wine. Give yourself plenty of time as he likes to talk.

Don’t miss their famed Musc Rose which mimics Turkish delight; made from their old Black Muscat grapes. The winter months will want you yearning for a glass of Bernie’s Blend, their signature wine crafted from a blend of estate grown red varieties. Plan your visit during vintage and you’ll witness the fun experienced by the volunteer pickers foot stomping grapes for rose wines. No staff, just volunteer help assisting the two owners, Warren and Sue who live and breathe everything wine.

Only 2.5 hours from Brisbane and Lismore, the Stanthorpe wineries are ready for you to explore. The cellar door is 20 minutes south of Stanthorpe. Don’t worry the kids and your fur babies are covered whilst you sample the wines and browse the boutique gifts.

Summit Estate Wines/in /by

Summit Estate Wines has a large rustic cellar door situated on their vineyard in Thulimbah on the Granite Belt.

The cellar door offers wine tastings, sunset sessions, food trucks, grazing boxes and campfires. The former packing shed come cellar door has wood-burning stoves which offer a cosy space in the colder months of the Granite Belt. In the warmer months enjoy their covered terrace, lawn and picnic tables with views of the vineyard and the big sky aspect.

Allora Railway Hotel/in /by

Located in Allora, ‘the best little town on the Downs’, just off the highway between Toowoomba and Warwick, the Railway Hotel opened it’s doors in 1902.

Fully licensed with a newly renovated beer garden, pokies, KENO and Accommodation the Railway Hotel is fully equipped to host your next event – even if that is just drinks on a Friday night with some mates.

Serving both lunch and Dinner Monday-Saturday and pizzas on Sunday night, the pub serves the locals on both a social and corporate level with facilities to host functions with up to 130 people in 2 locations, local club meetings or just a social beer after work of an afternoon.

​Friday night Raffles at 7pm, footy tipping and live bands throughout the year.

Good old fashioned, friendly staff and ever a local in sight for a yarn, this friendly country pub will have you wanting to visit again and again.

Washpool Reserve Camping Area at Lake Leslie/in /by

Just 15 minutes from Warwick on the beautiful Southern Downs, Washpool Campgrounds offer a beautiful bush-setting campground on the banks of Leslie Dam.

Pitch a tent, bring your swag or tow your caravan – these campgrounds cater for all. If you want to enjoy the dam itself there are multiple options available – whether the adrenalin of water skiing and jet skiing or the challenge of chasing the mighty Murray cod and monster golden perch with rod and reel or even just a quiet paddle in your kayak or even a refreshing swim – this site caters for everyone.

The high-quality all-weather boat ramp at the dam makes access to the water as simple as possible.

As for the campsites themselves, choose between powered or unpowered and the very considerate caretakers will provide fire drums to assist with your open-fire cooking needs. Washdown as well as full hot and cold showers and disabled facilities make this a very popular destination of choice for tourists to the region. Come for a day or stay for a week!

Symphony Hill Wines/in /by

Symphony Hill Wines owner, Ewen Macpherson, defied old school wine snobs and dared to believe he could make world-class wines in a wine region of unfulfilled potential – the Granite Belt, QLD.

Their top gun winemaker, Abraham De Klerk, has made wine in some of the best wineries in the world. From making super Tuscan wines at Sassicaia in Italy to vintage at Chateau Clos du Clocher in Pomerol, working with 3 generations of French vignerons, in close proximity to famous Chateau Petrus and Le Pin- oo-la-la.

Their flagship red is their 5-star Reserve Shiraz which has won top gold medals at both Sydney and Melbourne Royal Wine Shows and has been nominated for two trophies at 2011 Royal Melbourne for Best Single Vineyard Wine and Best Shiraz trophies. The Jimmy Watson winner beat them for the Best Rhone Style Shiraz trophy with the narrowest of margins.

This neo-vino winery mixes it up with old school royalty when their Shiraz wine was selected to be served to the Royal couple when they visited Brisbane in early 2014.

The cherry on the having-your-cake-and-eat-it moment is also winning big with white wine. Their flagship white is their 5-star Gewurztraminer which has been awarded Trophies at National Wine Show of Australia, Royal Queensland and Royal Melbourne Wine Shows.

Artworks Heritage Station Cafe/in /by

The Artworks Heritage Station Café is a weekend community, totally volunteer run Café.

They serve an all-day and great barista coffee every Saturday and Sunday. Inside (air-conditioned), verandah covered seating and outdoor seating on the platform.

The café operates alongside their Main Art Exhibition Gallery and there is a gallery of member’s works in Café.

Central Hotel & Bistro/in /by

Joined the star family in February 2023. Central Hotel Stanthorpe has long been a Stanthorpe favourite, loving our locals and quenching their thirst for over 100 years!

Grab your mates and come on down to enjoy an ice cold beer and play some pool! Central Hotel Stanthorpe is the perfect place to enjoy a delicious meal with friends and family!

Dine in the bistro and let the experienced team take care of your every need while enjoying a quality meal.

Vintage Roads/in /by

Come and experience Vintage Roads; a treasure hunter’s delight, crafter’s paradise, and adventure for the whole family!

Explore the eclectic warehouse packed with antiques, collectables, vintage, retro and up-cycled pieces to suit all tastes and budgets.

They stock a full range of knitting, crochet, and quilting supplies as well as retro & vintage clothing and jewellery.

Aussie Beef Steakhouse/in /by

Discover a local a la carte dining experience, where they take pride in using fresh, locally sourced ingredients. They work closely with local Paddock to Plate butchers to ensure only the most premium quality, consistent products reach your plate.

Located in one of the highest altitude wine producing regions in Australia, the area is blessed with unique boutique wineries and local wine makers. Taste your way through the Granite Belt over their extensive wine list and savour the flavour of wines crafted from the nearby vineyards at the hands of local winemakers.

Over Wine? You will be sure to find a new favourite in their extensive cocktail menu.

Bringing traditional service back to your table, their friendly waitstaff are on hand to assist, suggest and impress.

Whether you’re here to celebrate a special occasion, explore the stunning Granite Belt, or simply delight in a standout meal, they invite you to join them for an experience that highlights the best of the region.

Book your table today!

Eastern Colour/in /by

The Baronio family has been growing fresh Australian produce in the Stanthorpe district since the 1930s and at Applethorpe since the mid-1970s. Over the years, they’ve developed many different types of fruits and vegetables in various locations. But today, it’s all about fresh Aussie strawberries and apples grown on their home farm in one of the prettiest and highest altitude spots in Queensland. Their location is the secret ingredient to producing some of Australia’s best fruit – fertile soils, cool nights, warm days, and plenty of glorious Queensland sunshine combine to ripen and sweeten their fruits to perfection.

During harvesting, their farm is open one weekend a month for people to come along and pick their juicy strawberries or crisp and crunchy apples. But, of course, which fruit is available depends on the time of year.

Bring the whole family to enjoy a fun day in the country, including your pet on a leash.

Bookings are essential to ensure that Eastern Colour has plenty of fruit for everyone to pick, so please see the website for further details and the next picking events.

Boireann Winery/in /by

Boireann is a boutique vineyard and winery specializing in high-quality, red wines.

Awarded with a James Halliday red 5-star rating, we have been consistently making quality wine since 1995.

The Granite Belt Maze/in /by

The Granite Belt Maze offers an amazing experience, where each customer has to solve their own unique riddle, while navigating their way through the maze.

These riddles don’t help you find your way, instead they make you search every part of the maze from start to finish, and actually get you lost. Then there’s another timber maze and a hexagonal maze with obstacles.

There’s a fairly challenging nine hole mini golf course, a giant musical instrument to play. Around the grounds are some great photo opportunities, with a guillotine, stocks and a giant chair.

They have a well stocked kiosk with pies, sausage rolls, ice creams and tea & coffee, cold drinks, toasted sandwiches, hot dogs, beef/ chicken gravy rolls etc and snack foods.

The mazes and golf offer hours of fun and entertainment for all age groups.

Ballandean Estate Wines/in , /by

Your wine discovery starts here — in the beating heart of the Granite Belt. Ballandean Estate Wines is a feast for the senses and a must-do for wine lovers and foodies. Bring your friends and family, sink into a leather lounge, and indulge in a wine flight of your choice, signature platters, a Strange Bird varietal, or a glass of their world famous Saperavi.

Since 1932, the Puglisi family has been making wine on our family estate, and they would love to share their world-class wines with you. The estate is home to some of Australia’s oldest Shiraz vines, and rarest wine varietals. At Queensland’s oldest family-owned and operated winery, every bottle tells a story, of people, place and passion.

Ballandean Estate is open seven days for wine tastings, wine sales and lunch. You can experience a relaxed tasting and platters of local produce in the region’s first wine lounge, The Barrelroom.

The Cellar Door is friendly and large. You can shop for local produce at its Gourmet Food Gallery.

Heritage Estate Winery/in , /by

Heritage Estate Winery is the perfect place to unwind and savour exceptional food and wine with family, colleagues or friends.

The chef-crafted menus use locally sourced produce and dramatic, theatrical techniques to elevate every course.

Choose an experience to suit the mood.

5-Senses Black-Tie Dinner — an 8-course fine-dining spectacle with a live ensemble, tableside flambée and smoked dishes; an elegant, immersive evening.

POETs Progressive Dinner — board a jeep and journey out through the vineyard and around the winery, finishing in the barrel room for intimate tastings and stories.

Vine plus Dine Journey — a relaxed vineyard walk and talk, followed by a winery sommelier discussion and a seasonal lunch that highlights provenance and pairings.

Fireside Tapas and Museum Wines — cosy shared plates by the fire paired with rare museum bottles and cellar treasures.

As the highest-altitude Halliday 2021 Red 5-Star winery in Australia, Heritage Estate delivers terroir-driven wines and unforgettable settings.

Whether guests seek theatre, discovery or a fireside night, join for an experience that lingers long after the last sip.

Big Fella Wines/in /by

Big Fella Wines and Accommodation offers a range of handcrafted wines that reflect the unique terroir of The Granite Belt. Their wines are carefully crafted to deliver a wine representing their unique soils that consists of decomposed granite, the high altitude of 850 metres above sea level and their cool climate.

View Wine Cellar Door/in , /by

View Wine is produced by Sancerre Estate Vineyard, award winning wine from the heart of the Granite Belt, Ballandean, Queensland.

Visit for a casual wine tasting with the owner’s, or stay a little longer and share a bottle of wine with friends on the outdoor terraces taking in the views and sunsets of the Ballandean Valley and Girraween National Park. The Cellar Door offers several Grape 2 Glass experiences from Masterclasses to Food and Wine Pairing. You can even ‘Geek out on Wine’ if you are more interested in the science of wine.

The wine is a combination of quality grapes and unique terroir. For the wine to become premium quality they use only the best grapes harvested by hand only picking the best.

The Granite Belt is Queensland premier wine region, within the Stanthorpe area.

Their Shiraz was recently awarded as a James Halliday Top 100 wine.

Make sure you say Hi to Brad & Stacey when you visit View Wine.

Just Red Wines/in /by

Just Red Wines is a family-owned and run boutique winery in the Granite Belt region of Queensland specialising in red wine. All wines are made on the premises from grapes grown on the Just Red Wines estate.

Grape varieties are Shiraz, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Tannat and Viognier. Chances are you will find the winemaker in the cellar door when you visit.

Just Red Wines has a keen interest in minimising the use of chemicals and leans towards organic methods where possible.

Bistro on King/in , /by

From the moment customers step into Bistro on King you are greeted and directed to your table by their friendly team members and informed of the specials and where the facilities are located. They have an extensive menu of great food, with vegetarian and gf options, for both lunch and dinner and barista coffee. You can “Jump the Q’ and order directly from your table or simply line up – your meals are bought to your table.

The kids are supplied with free colouring in pencils and access to the kids area that is in sight of all diners and they offer free WiFi. Guests have a full visual range of Keno, sports and ‘whats on” and low background music is played to create a relaxed ambience. There is a bar in the dining area and they have an extensive wine List.

Granite Ridge Wines/in /by

Granite Ridge Wines first vintage was in 1995. Since then they have been awarded trophies for Queensland’s best White and best Red wines.

Their products including dry whites, dry reds, sweet and fortified are made on sight and are available at their cellar door or by mail order or via their website.

Granite Ridge’s Fergies Hill Cottage is the perfect place to stay when you visit the Granite Belt. Close to restaurants and national parks, this delightful luxury cottage is set amongst the vines, near the winery, to entice wine lovers to help out. Fully self-contained with two queen size bedrooms and two bathrooms plus sofa bed to sleep up to six. It also has a spa, log fire, and a great view from the large deck which is perfect for enjoying the spectacular sunsets and starry nights.

Contact Information

Stanthorpe Information 07 4681 2057
Warwick Information 07 4661 3122
Email us: visitor@sdrc.qld.gov.au