What’s been happening in the Southern Downs & Granite Belt

Taste the Southern Downs: Fresh produce and farmers markets
From farm gates to café plates, this region is a foodie’s fantasy, dishing up everything from organic eggs to honey, pork and beef. Keep reading for where to fill your basket (and your belly) next time you taste your way through the Southern Downs and Granite Belt.

Your guide to birdwatching in the Southern Downs & Granite Belt
Whether you’re a casual observer or an experienced twitcher, be amazed by the diverse native species residing in this birdwatching haven.

Meet The Makers of the Southern Downs & Granite Belt
There’s something truly special about meeting the people behind the produce - the ones who plant, pick, mix, brew and create with passion.

Best wineries to visit near Brisbane
With its crisp country air, fertile soils, and passionate boutique winemakers, the Southern Downs & Granite Belt region is Queensland’s answer to the Nappa Valley.

How to spend a family day out in the Southern Downs
Here’s our guide to squeezing the most out of a full day of family fun in the Southern Downs, from breakfast to bedtime.

Antique trails and quirky finds: Where to fossick for treasures in the Southern Downs & Granite Belt
Looking for somewhere to stay where you can bring your four legged friends? We've put together a list of places where you can take your pets on holidays.

Rediscover ‘That Holiday Feeling’ on a camping trip to the Southern Downs
There’s nothing quite like a camping holiday in nature to help you slow down, recharge, and reconnect with the important things in life – and in Queensland’s Southern Downs & Granite Belt, nature is at its very best.

A first-timer’s guide to the Southern Downs and Granite Belt
Planning your first trip to the Southern Downs & Granite Belt promises a journey into one of Queensland’s most charming regions.

Pet-friendly holidays in the Southern Downs and Granite Belt
Looking for somewhere to stay where you can bring your four legged friends? We've put together a list of places where you can take your pets on holidays.

6 Places to Fall in Love this Valentine’s Day
Forget clichéd chocolates and rose petals—this Valentine’s Day, let romance take you on an adventure. Whether you’ve just swiped right or you’re celebrating decades of love, the Southern Downs and Granite Belt is ready to play Cupid with breathtaking locations and unforgettable experiences.

2025 events you can’t miss in the Southern Downs and Granite Belt
Mark your calendar for an unforgettable 2025 in the Southern Downs and Granite Belt! Here's a sneak peek at the top events you won't want to miss!

QLD’s Cold Country
QLD's Cold Country is the perfect place for a winter celebration. Winter temperatures in some parts of the Southern Downs regularly fall below zero and Stanthorpe is the long term record holder for the lowest Queensland temperature ever seen on a thermometer. That was −10.6 °C on 23 June 1961. When the mercury is that low, you can lose yourself in the crackle and dance of lovely log fires, cuddles are snugglier, roast dinners and hot baths are pretty much compulsory, the coffee tastes better, and you might even get to build a snowman.


