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WELCOME TO THE SOUTHERN DOWNS & GRANITE BELT

Swap the city hustle for a country escape and let us show you how to live the good life in our backyard, just 90 minutes from Brisbane. We have the perfect mix of breathtaking natural landscapes, immersive wine experiences, fresh local produce and exhilarating events celebrated across four distinct seasons. Our major towns of Warwick and Stanthorpe are both within an easy drive of the region’s unique villages, with laid-back locals and warm country hospitality ready to welcome you.

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THINGS TO SEE AND DO

Discover the best accommodation, restaurants, wineries and attractions in the Southern Downs and Granite Belt. Swap the city hustle for a country escape and plan your visit to Warwick, Stanthorpe, Killarney or one of our many vibrant country towns today.

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The Southern Downs and Granite Belt takes in the towns of Warwick, Stanthorpe, Killarney, Allora and a string of friendly villages, each with their own experiences to offer.

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🎡 Let's go to the show! 🎡 Head to the Warwi 🎡 Let's go to the show! 🎡

Head to the Warwick Showgrounds for a weekend the whole family will love 🎟

From the thrills of Sideshow Alley to fascinating animal demonstrations, there's something for everyone to enjoy. Don't miss the headline State of Origin Rodeo competition - it's going to be one for the books! 🐎

📆 20 - 23 March
📍Warwick Showgrounds
🔗 Looking for more information? Check out Warwick Show and Rodeo Society Inc
We’re back with another round of exciting events We’re back with another round of exciting events across the Southern Downs & Granite Belt - you won’t want to miss them! ⁠
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Here’s what’s on: ⁠
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🐴 Darling Downs @HeavyHorseFestival | 14–15 March ⁠
🍇 Winemaker for a Weekend at Varias | 14–15 March ⁠
🐖 Sandy Creek Pub Pig Races | 14 March⁠
🖼️ @WarwickArtGallery Exhibition Opening | 14 March⁠
🎭 Orion International Film Festival @OrionIFF | 14 March⁠
🏇 Stanthorpe Brass Monkey Rodeo | 14 March⁠
🧺 Killarney Country Markets | 15 March⁠
🛍️ Weekly farmers' markets in Stanthorpe and Warwick | ⁠Every Friday & Saturday⁠
🍴 @BalancingHeartVineyard Charcoal & Scarlet | Every Friday⁠
🥗 @HeritageEstateWines POETs Progressive Dinner & Tour | Every Saturday⁠
🍷 @BalancingHeartVineyard Sounds & Sips | Every Saturday⁠
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Check out our previous posts for even more exhibitions, markets and events happening across the region. ⁠
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🔗 Discover more #SeeSouthernDowns events via the link in our bio. ⁠
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#SouthernDowns #GraniteBelt #QueenslandCountry #ThisIsQueensland #SeeAustralia
No plans this weekend? Come on down to the Allora No plans this weekend? Come on down to the Allora Showgrounds for the annual Darling Downs Heavy Horse Festival! 🐴⁠
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Here's what you can expect. 👇⁠
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🤠 Working horses and bullock team⁠
🐎 Heritage demonstrations such as wheelwrighting, horse works, ploughing and blacksmithing ⁠
🧺 Local artisans and handcrafts⁠
🛍️ Market stalls⁠
🥗 Food trucks⁠
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Tag who you're bringing along in the comments below. ✨⁠
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Tap the link in bio to find out more 🔗⁠
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📆 14-15 March⁠
📍 Allora Showgrounds⁠
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Pups deserve holidays too! 🐶⁠ ⁠ Here's some Pups deserve holidays too! 🐶⁠
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Here's some of the places you can stay in and around Stanthorpe with your furry friend:⁠
📍 @AlureStanthorpe⁠
📍 @StanthorpeHolidayPark⁠
📍 @FoxbarFalls Campground⁠
📍 @CountryStyleHolidayPark⁠
📍 @GraniteBeltBrewery Retreat⁠
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Tap the link in bio for more 🔗⁠
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📸 @AlureStanthorpe, @StanthorpeHolidayPark⁠
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New events just dropped. 🔥⁠ ⁠ Save this pos New events just dropped. 🔥⁠
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Save this post for what to do this weekend. 🤳⁠
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🍇 Stanthorpe Apple and Grape Harvest Festival: On until 8 March⁠
🍎 @EasternColour Pick-Your-Own Apples: 7-8 March⁠
🚂 Downs Explorer Heritage Train Trips: 7 March⁠
🧺 Markets in the Mountains: 8 March⁠
🖼️ Furari Flores Exhibition at @WarwickArtGallery: On until 11 April⁠
🛍️ Weekly farmers' markets in Stanthorpe and Warwick: ⁠Every Friday & Saturday⁠
🍴 @BalancingHeartVineyard Charcoal & Scarlet: Every Friday⁠
🥗 @HeritageEstateWines POETs Progressive Dinner & Tour: Every Saturday⁠
🍷 @BalancingHeartVineyard Sounds & Sips: Every Saturday⁠
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Tap the link in bio to #SeeSouthernDowns events. 👆⁠
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#SouthernDowns #GraniteBelt #QueenslandCountry #ThisIsQueensland #SeeAustralia
Kiss goodbye your empty weekend calendar. 😘⁠ Kiss goodbye your empty weekend calendar. 😘⁠
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See what's on in the #SouthernDowns and #GraniteBelt below. 👇⁠
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🍇 @AppleAndGrapeFestival: 27 February - 8 March⁠
🖼️ Opening of Furari Flores at @WarwickArtGallery: 28 February⁠
🍾 @View.Wine Berry Sensory Analysis: 28 February⁠
🎹 Piano Recital at Mount Colliery Hall: 1 March⁠
🛍️ Weekly farmers' markets in Stanthorpe and Warwick: ⁠Every Friday & Saturday⁠
🍴 @BalancingHeartVineyard Charcoal & Scarlet: Every Friday⁠
🥗 @HeritageEstateWines POETs Progressive Dinner & Tour: Every Saturday⁠
🍷 @BalancingHeartVineyard Sounds & Sips: Every Saturday⁠
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Tap the link in bio for more to do when you #SeeSouthernDowns 🔗⁠
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#QldCountry #ThisIsQueensland #SeeAustralia
📢 The Crest Carpark at Cunninghams Gap has reop 📢 The Crest Carpark at Cunninghams Gap has reopened 📢⁠
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With access to Cunninghams Gap walking trails, including the Mount Cordeaux track, your weekend walkies have just got so much better! 🥳⁠
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Have you been missing this stunning section of the #SouthernDowns? Tap the link in bio to plan your visit.👆⁠
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#SeeSouthernDowns #GraniteBelt #QldCountry #ThisIsQueensland #SeeAustralia
When someone asks what you're doing this weekend, When someone asks what you're doing this weekend, send them this post. 🤠⁠
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🏇 Killarney Show: 20-21 February⁠
🥂 @HeritageEstateWines Winemaker Escape Weekend: 20-22 February⁠
🚂 Downs Explorer Heritage Train Trips: 21 February⁠
🎻 Ensemble Q Performance at @StanthorpeArtGallery: 22 February⁠
🖼️ Mestiza/Mestizo Exhibition at @WarwickArtGallery: Now until 21 February⁠
🛍️ Weekly farmers' markets in Stanthorpe and Warwick: ⁠Every Friday & Saturday⁠
🍴 @BalancingHeartVineyard Charcoal & Scarlet: Every Friday⁠
🥗 @HeritageEstateWines POETs Progressive Dinner & Tour: Every Saturday⁠
🍷 @BalancingHeartVineyard Sounds & Sips: Every Saturday⁠
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Tap the link in bio for more to do when you #SeeSouthernDowns 🔗⁠
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#SouthernDowns #GraniteBelt #QldCountry #ThisIsQueensland #SeeAustralia
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