Stanthorpe

Previously known as Quart Pot Creek, a mining rush in 1872 gave Stanthorpe its name: stannum is Latin for tin and thorp is English for village. The town of Stanthorpe (pop. 5500) is now the beating heart of the Granite Belt with a rich multicultural and agricultural heritage, and a cosmopolitan mix of residents, backpackers and travellers.

Flowing through the town is the beautiful Quart Pot Creek, with more than 5km of walking and cycling tracks and great picnic and BBQ facilities. In Stanthorpe’s main CBD, you will discover an amazing range of cafés, shops, gift stores and an art gallery. Enjoy our European traditions; sit and relax in the Stanthorpe Piazza, with boutique coffee in hand, under the famous Roll Up Tree public art piece and watch the world go by.

Things to do

• Attend the Stanthorpe Apple and Grape Harvest Festival, held every second year.
• Join our magical three day winter themed celebration, Snowflakes in Stanthorpe, held every second year, with snowfields, ice-skating and more.
• Visit the Stanthorpe Regional Art Gallery to see works from prominent local and Australian artists and even a precious Picasso lithograph.
• Every Friday enjoy the Granite Belt Farmers Market at the Stanthorpe Railway Precinct.
• Take a walk or picnic along Quart Pot Creek, particularly stunning in Autumn.
• Climb or mountain bike Mount Marlay and enjoy the soaring views over Stanthorpe from the lookout.
• Taste a paddle of locally made beers at Granite Belt Brewery or Brass Monkey Brewhouse. 
• Tour the winery at the Queensland College of Wine Tourism and sit down to lunch featuring local produce paired with their wines.
• Snap a pic with the Big Thermometer just near the Visitor Information Centre. It’s a must do in winter to prove just how freezing it really is!
• Explore the surrounds of Stanthorpe, travelling south to enjoy Ballandean and Wallangarra, or heading north to take in the villages of the Northern Granite Belt.