Cellar door and boutique winery where you can enjoy unique, quality wines of the Granite Belt.
Cool climate, high altitude vineyards over 1000 meters that capture the serenity of the picturesque landscape.
Wines with a difference – lovingly hand-crafted from the vineyard to the glass.
Emerging, unique varietals that have been carefully chosen for the Granite Belt soil and climate. Producing premium wine styles that are truly distinctive.
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.
Ridgemill Estate Winery Cellar Door is open for tastings and wine purchases Monday to Saturday 10am to 5pm and Sunday from 10am to 3pm . The friendly cellar door staff will introduce you to the range of ridgemill estate wines with tasting notes on each from their dry whites and reds to their alternative varieties, sparkling and fortified wines.
The vineyard is amongst the highest altitude wineries in Australia at some 840 metres above sea level. Situated on a gently sloping, south-facing field, the rows of vines are oriented north to south giving them bright morning sunlight but the chance to cool and sweeten in the late afternoon. The granitic sandy soils together with warm summers and cool evenings provide the ideal conditions for growing premium fruit with these alternative varieties that thrive in similar conditions as the Rhone Valley wines of France and the Rioja region in Spain.
White Wines and Rose… Chardonnay, Viognier, Verdelho, Semillon, Riesling, Pinot Gris, Rose (Cabernet Sauvignon).
Red Wines… Shiraz, Merlot, Cabernet Merlot, Mourvedre, Saperavi, Cabernet Sauvignon, Tempranillo/ Monsastrell/ Grenache.
Sparkling… ‘Eloise’ Brut Chardonnay Pinot Noir.
Fortified… Sly Dog (white sherry), Howling Dog (tawny).
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.
The Vine+Dine Journey Lunch at Heritage Estate is an immersive culinary and wine experience, crafted to celebrate the vibrant flavours of the Granite Belt. Set within the warm, elegant ambiance of the winery, this lunch invites you to savour a thoughtfully curated multi-course menu designed by our award-winning chef, Baptiste Toustou. Each dish is expertly paired with hand-picked, sustainably crafted wines, highlighting the distinct character of the vineyards.
As you journey through each course, you’ll not only enjoy exceptional food and wine pairings but also gain a deeper understanding of the wines’ unique micro-terroirs and flavour profiles, carefully selected by the winemaking team. Whether you’re a passionate wine enthusiast or simply seeking a memorable dining experience, the Vine+Dine Journey promises an afternoon of indulgence, connection, and discovery—perfect for those who wish to truly savour the best of Heritage Estate.
Heritage is a Huon Hook Real Review Melbourne Age recipient of 26 medals in 2024, Winestate winner, Halliday RED-5-star rated 2016-21, AGFG 2021-24 Readers Choice, and QLD Tourism 2022 Bronze winner.
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.
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.
The Church: Local Wine Project is a collaborative wine retail store supporting the community of Granite Belt wine producers. The intimate historical setting provides a central hub for regional wine tasting, education and information.
Home of the famous Suttons Apple Pie. Visit the cafe, juice factory and cider on the apple farm, just 10 minutes north of Stanthorpe.
Sutton’s Juice Factory and Cidery is located on a family-owned and operated, real-working apple orchard. At Suttons they focus on what can be made from apples. They produce a unique range of gourmet apple juices, with varieties such as Royal Gala, Bramley, Granny Smith, Fuji, Pink Lady and Cloudy apple juice. Always in demand are the apple juice mixes such as Apple and Ginger, Apple and Orange and Apple, Lemon and Beetroot Juice. Sparkling apple cider is also available in dry or semi-dry. Sutton’s pure apple syrup has an intense flavour suitable for both sweet and savoury dishes.
Sutton’s apple cider vinegar is naturally fermented and aged on the farm itself and their distillery is the only one on the Granite Belt. They manufacture apple brandy as good as any you will find in the world. The range of Farmhouse Preserves changes seasonally and is based on the best produce grown on the Granite Belt. The Shed Cafe focuses on apple products as well as fresh and regional produce. The apple pie served with apple cider ice cream has become a must have for visitors to this unique establishment as well as home style food cooked on site.
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.
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.
Venture down the Rabbit Hole Whisky and Cigar Bar, one of the Granite Belt’s best kept secrets! Hidden behind an old barn door on site at Balancing Heart Vineyard you’ll find yourself in an intimate setting to indulge, savour and experience the finest flavours.
Relax by the crackling fire and indulge in the whisky collection from various corners of the globe, as well as a curated array of premium Gins, Tequilas & Cigars. A cosy space featuring low light, rustic industrial fittings, leather chesterfields and natural timbers patinaed with age.
The Rabbit Hole Whisky & Cigar Bar operates on Friday & Saturday evenings during the winter season and by booking only at other times.
Located on the Granite Belt, Queensland – only three hours from Brisbane or the Gold Coast
Located in the heart of the Granite Belt, original farmhouse cheesemaker, Stanthorpe Cheese earns the title of highest and coldest cheese shop in Queensland. With a focus on time-honoured traditional practises and a passion for quality at the centre of everything they do, the hand-crafted selection of cheeses available has something to suit every palate.
Book in for a cheese tasting at the on-site Jersey Girls Cafe to discover your new favourite cheese and shop the large range of local products available in store. Alternatively, stay a while and enjoy a coffee with house made cheesecake. Stop in for lunch, browse the selection of local wines and enjoy a paddock to plate experience with the famous ploughman’s lunch, gourmet platters and fresh toasties bursting with local ingredients.
Stanthorpe Cheese welcomes visitors (and their furry friends on leash) seven days a week. They have off-road parking with accessibility available for caravans and motorhomes.
Robert Channon Wines produces estate grown and made wines in the high, cool climate, Granite Belt. Their cellar door is open for wine tasting and sales, the Singing Lake Café serves lunches and the Swigmore Hall hosts the winery’s series of mainly classical and jazz concerts.
The winery is known nationally for its verdelho:
“…takes Verdelho to another level” Huon Hooke 2020
“… has long been a master of the dark arts of Verdelho” James Halliday 2016
“… arguably Australia’s foremost producer of Verdelho” James Halliday 2009
When you visit, you will be greeted by JS Bark, their canine receptionist, unless she is asleep. Yes, they are dog friendly.
There is plenty of outdoor space for children to run around and to say hello to their miniature horses.
As well as their Verdelho, they grow and make, fine Chardonnay, Pinot Gris, Pinot Noir, Shiraz and Cabernet Sauvignon.
Their Verdelho has been served at formal banquets for the Queen and in State and Federal parliament. Their 2009 Verdelho was selected as the Queensland Parliament’s 150th Anniversary White Wine. It is the taste of the Granite Belt.
Their wines have won many medals and trophies and their chardonnay and sparkling have both been national trophy winners.
They are proud of their wines and look forward to showing them to all of their visitors.
At Tobin Wines, they talk about growing their wine rather than making the wine.
Tobin Wines winemaking philosophy is undeniably old world. All respect is paid to the vineyard, the vine, and the pursuit of perfection in grape quality, with little, if any, reverence paid to the winemaker or winemaking process. Each grape variety is given the spotlight to reveal its own unique flavour truly.
No winemaker is gifted enough to make those wonderful flavours and aromas, all of the work happens out there in the vineyard — Adrian Tobin.
The production of their wine is limited to between 100 to 160 cases of each varietal every year. Tobin Wines Limited Edition wines express their origins in the rugged and majestic landscape of the Granite Belt making them truly unique.
Twisted Gum Wines craft small quantities of premium quality single vineyard wines from their hand-tended Granite Belt vineyard. You will receive a warm welcome when you visit their stylish cellar door, located in a classic 1920s Queenslander with wrap-around verandas on three sides, with views of the vineyards and hills beyond.
The cellar door is open at weekends and also by appointment. You can experience their full-flavoured crisp white wines, a hugely popular Pink Moscato and their signature deep inky-purple red wines – you are sure to find something to excite your palate.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 guide Maple will explain the whole process of truffle farming, from planting, to paddock to plate. Upon conclusion of the tour, a tasting of local produce is involved at the truffle cottage, in an informal and intimate atmosphere.
Expect fine dining with Granite Belt produce on the menu at the multi-award-winning Varias Restaurant. Onsite at The Queensland College of Wine Tourism, the restaurant overlooks the College’s own Banca Ridge vineyard.
Varias Restaurant is renowned for showcasing local food and wines and the hospitality skills of the talented young locals who prepare and serve them.
Morning tea and lunch are available Tuesday to Saturday, and dinners on Friday and Saturday evenings.
In winter, dine in front of the fireplace or enjoy dining on the deck overlooking the spring-fed dam and vineyard on warmer days.
Picnic Hampers and BBQ Packs are available for takeaway with 24 hours’ notice.
Varias Restaurant has won the ‘Best Restaurant in a Winery’ Category in the Queensland and Northern Territory Savour Australia™ Restaurant & Caterers HOSTPLUS Awards for Excellence for many consecutive years.
Wine taste at the College’s Banca Ridge Cellar Door, or experience the ‘Tastes of the Granite Belt’ cellar door, a beautiful introduction to the region’s wines, showcasing a wide variety of wines from wineries across the Granite Belt.
Conference and function facilities are also available.
The QCWT is a joint venture between the University of Southern Queensland and the Queensland Government, providing training and learning experiences in all things food, wine, tourism and hospitality, based within an accurate commercial operation.
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.
Vincenzo’s Cafe, Deli and Wine Bar is located at the Big Apple, a Granite Belt icon, so you can’t miss it!
The ultimate all-in-one stop for Granite Belt goodie, Vincenzo’s is packed with deli goods, local produce and Granite Belt wines.
Prepare to fill your shopping bag with local products ranging from salamis, organic meats, jams and confectionery to imported specialities including pasta and sauces; the list goes on.
There’s an Italian flare to their daily breakfast and lunch offerings, and Australian staples too. Dine-in with wine flights from top local winemakers complemented with antipastos.
Don’t walk out the door before stocking up on a selection of local wines and beers and checking out the boutique gifts.
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.
Journey along back roads to the spectacular wilderness of Sundown National Park on the Queensland–New South Wales border. With its dramatic landscape of sheer-sided gorges, tree-lined ridges and peaks rising over 1000 metres above the Severn River, discover for yourself the park’s wild isolation.
Camp on a river flat and throw a line in to see if you can catch a yellow-belly or eel-tailed catfish. Wander to Permanent Waterhole for a refreshing dip, or climb the Western circuit and gaze out across the horizon.
Witness rust-red granite cliffs at Red Rock Gorge lookout track, with peregrine falcons flying overhead. Walk among box, ironbark and cypress trees in beautiful eucalypt woodland, and picturesque river red gums and river oaks growing along the water.
Challenge yourself with a half-day adventure, following the creek from Burrows Waterhole to Rats Castle or into Ooline Creek. Keep watch for brush-tailed rock-wallabies hiding among rocks near Nundubbermere Falls. Investigate centuries-old pastoral relics and abandoned mines where tin, copper and arsenic were unearthed from the 1870s.
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.
When Michael and Ann Bourke set off for the Granite Belt on their motorcycles in March 2010, little did they realise that nine months later, they would be the proud owners of Jester Hill Wines.
Established in 1993 with the first plantings, Jester Hill Wines strives to ensure the unique Continental climate of the Granite Belt region is represented in every bottle.
Jester Hill Wines is a family-owned and operated winery. Michael and Ann believe there is a wine for everybody and their wide range of styles and varieties is sure to find favour with even the most discerning palate.
The modern cellar door and beautiful grounds lend themselves to celebration. Sunday lunch for 12, birthday dinner for 20 or an intimate wedding for 60 – utilise their cellar door, terrace and landscaped gardens to create your perfect day – high tea on the lawn, canapes in the winery between barrels, supper at a long table amongst the vines.
The beautiful extensions to the cellar door were opened on April 1 2007. Bus and coach tours can be catered for with a dedicated large-group tasting area in the cellar door without impacting the special attention paid to individuals.
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.
Dine, wine taste and experience the amazing facility that is Stanthorpe’s own Queensland College of Wine Tourism, a learning centre focused on all thing’s food, wine, tourism and hospitality.
It’s award winning Varias Restaurant is renown for showcasing local food and wines, and the talented young local who prepare and serve them. The Banca Ridge winery and Tastes of the Granite Belt cellar door provide a wonderful introduction to the region’s wine.
In February/March the popular Winemaker for a Weekend program coincides with grape harvest at the College.
As a joint venture between the University of Southern Queensland and the Queensland Government the college strives to provide quality training and learning experiences based in a true commercial operation.
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.
Come up to Queensland’s highest and coldest dairy farm cheese shop for one of the best things to do in Stanthorpe.
Come and taste the 13 different cheeses along with local condiments that compliment any cheese board or picnic.
Stay for a while and grab a famous Ploughman’s lunch or have a toasty with their cheeses along with other just as delicious items on the menu.
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.
Storm King Dam rests in a picturesque rural setting with many water birds (including pelicans) and is an ideal spot for picnics, water sport and fishing. Fish species include golden perch, Murray cod, silver perch, jew and river blackfish. Anglers over 18 years of age require a fishing permit, available from any Australia Post outlet.
Facilities include toilets, picnic tables, wood barbecues, drinking water, jetty, boat ramp, swimming area and playground. Please note that camping is not permitted however there is a private tourist park offering camping and caravan sites, and a recreational/youth camp available for large group bookings.
Storm King Dam is situated 10 kilometres southeast of Stanthorpe on the road to Eukey.
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.
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.
The main purpose at Zenik Hippy Shop is to provide each person who walks through our door with a positive, uplifting and enlightening experience. It is a space to relax, unwind and have a chat. They do their absolute best to ensure anyone that visits them leaves with a smile on their face.
Their store stocks a wide range of metaphysical and spiritual products such as Crystals, Tarot Cards, Singing Bowls, Incense, Prayer Flags and Dried Medicinal Herbs, just to name a few. Along with a variety of other products including Jewellery, Clothing, Home Decor, Ornaments and much more. As well as showcasing some of the amazing artistic talent in the area with locally made Jewellery, Paintings, Pottery, Dreamcatchers and Skin Care.
They also provide a Free Book Nook containing books on everything from spiritual practices and mindfulness to natural healing and nutrition. These book are for anyone to take and enjoy, as we believe knowledge and information should never have a price.
Granite Belt Smokehouse Restaurant features food cooked in their European smokehouse. Free range organic crackling pork shoulder and brisket with hickory smoky barbecue sauce. They use fresh and local ingredients, collaborate with local producers, suppliers and services. The Granite Belt Smokehouse Restaurant is at the heart of the Granite Belt food bowl and wants to share its passion for quality food and produce with you. They offer vegetarian and vegan menus are available.
See the website for menus and booking details.
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 on weekends with tours available all year round, and truffle hunts during harvest season, end of June to August. As it is a working farm, bookings are essential to avoid disappointment.
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.
Take an easy walk through clusters of giant granite boulders along the bush walking tracks at Sentimental Rocks.
This location is not well signposted and parking is unmarked but available on the roadside at the end of Jardine Street, where the walking track begins. Sentimental Rocks is a great alternative to the National Parks for those that have less time on their trip to Stanthorpe, as Sentimental Rocks is tucked away in bushland right on the very edge of the town itself.
It’s pet friendly here, so a great alternative for travellers with dogs to walk amongst the Granite Belt’s famous granite boulders.
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.
Stanthorpe’s CBD is scattered with street art between its boutique shopping and cafes. However, the giant murals are striking features that tell the story of the town and done by esteemed local and Australian artists and are well worth seeking out.
One of the most distinctive murals is the one opposite the post office that depicts Angelo Valiante, who turned 100 in the month of completion. Mr Valiante was one of the first Italians to settle in Stanthorpe. The work pays homage to the Italian community that has made the region what it is today (source: Stanthorpe Regional Art Gallery).
See the murals and sculptures on foot, from Weeroona Pugh to the streets and lanes off the main street. A map and guide to the street art are available from the Stanthorpe Regional Art Gallery in Weeroona Park or the Stanthorpe Visitor Information Centre.
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.
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.
Heritage Estate Winery is the perfect place to unwind and enjoy a superb meal with family, colleagues or friends. The chef-prepared meals are of the highest standard and feature locally sourced ingredients wherever possible.
Vine + Dine gourmet lunch has International Chef, prepare five dishes like Blue Swimmer Crab on Squid Ink Pasta, Angus Beef/Reef dish, whilst 10 wines are paired perfectly. Their Sommelier tells why these flavours work well together. Thu-Mon.
Soaring ceilings, huge fires, and a brilliant cellar door is the setting. Afterward, walk in the vineyard with their viticulturist and smell the beautiful roses. Allow one – two hours, in the highest altitude 5-Star winery in Australia.
Heritage is a Winestate winner, Halliday RED-5-star rated 2016-21, AGFG 2023 Readers Choice, and QLD Tourism 2022 Bronze winner.
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’s CBD has a mural and street art trail, with brochures of the trail available.
The Banca Ridge Winery and Cellar Door is part of Queensland’s first Wine Tourism Training College. Located at the Queensland College of Wine Tourism, in the centre of Queensland’s Granite Belt Wine Region, the Cellar Door is open to the public.
The Cellar Door provides a commercial education and training context for students of the college and features the award winning Banca Ridge wines made by the students in the teaching winery.
Visitors can browse through the interpretive gallery which tells the story of the Queensland wine industry. Let their tourism students lead you through tastings of the full range of Banca Ridge wines. Their cellar door also showcases award winning Queensland wines.
Contact Information
Stanthorpe Information 07 4681 2057
Warwick Information 07 4661 3122
Email us: visitor@sdrc.qld.gov.au
