Boutique accommodation, changing seasons and the promise of a long lunch where the ingredients have only travelled a few kilometres to your plate and you can see why Stanthorpe deserves a place front and centre on your travel list. Whatever brings you to this corner of Queensland’s Granite Belt, trust us, Stanthorpe has a habit of convincing visitors to stay a little longer.
If you’re on the hunt for sun-ripened, farm-fresh produce, the prize for the best pick-your-own (PYO) farm goes to the Southern Downs & Granite Belt.
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.
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 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 Dewgustation Dinner — an 8-course fine-dining spectacle with a live ensemble, tableside flambée and smoked dishes; an elegant, immersive evening.
EARTH, WINE & FIRE 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 Friday, Tapas & Museum Wines — cosy shared plates by the fire paired with rare museum bottles and cellar treasures.
As the highest-altitude Halliday 2027 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.
Discover the best of Granite Belt Wine Country with a personalised Vintage Tours experience — a distinctive take on Stanthorpe wine tours that goes far beyond a typical day out.
Travel in a beautifully restored 1960 Morris Minor and leave the crowds behind as you explore at a relaxed, unhurried pace. With a maximum of just three guests, this private experience offers an intimate alternative to traditional Granite Belt wine tours, where the journey is just as memorable as the destinations.
Your tour is led by Rachael, your driver, guide and local connection to the Granite Belt. With strong relationships across the region, she’ll introduce you to the people behind the cellar doors — from boutique wineries and Strange Bird wines to artisan producers and hidden gems you’re unlikely to find on your own.
Your bespoke itinerary is tailored to your interests, with a relaxed lunch and wine experience included and carefully selected to complement your day.
Vintage Tours operates as a fully licensed, insured and compliant booked hire service, giving you complete peace of mind.
With door-to-door pickup from your Stanthorpe accommodation, this is a seamless, personal way to explore one of Queensland’s most unique wine regions.
Perfect for couples, small groups and special occasions — authentic, connected, and memorable.
Symphony Hill Wines encapsulates the grand philosophy of enjoying the ‘symphony of life’ – celebrating great wine, music and memories. Their Amphora Range represent the very best of Symphony Hill and are unfiltered, unfined, and matured in unlined, handmade Tuscan terra cotta amphora, demonstrating what’s possible when ancient wine making techniques meet cutting edge craftsmanship.
Their flagship red, the 5-Star Reserve Shiraz has won top gold at both the Sydney and Melbourne Royal Wine Shows and has been nominated for two trophies at the Royal Melbourne for Best Single Vineyard Wine and Best Shiraz. Served to Barack Obama, and Prince William and Princess Kate in Brisbane.
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.
Prior to becoming Senior Winemaker at Symphony Hill in 2019, Abraham De Klerk worked at many of the best wineries around the globe, making super Tuscan wines at Sassicaia in Italy, to working with three generations of French vignerons at Chateau Clos du Clocher in Pomerol, neighbours to Chateau Petrus and Le Pin.
Three Wines Served on Qantas Business Class Flights
Rated Five Stars James Halliday
Exclusive Wine Partner with QLD Ballet
Set more than 900 metres above sea level among the ancient Granite Belt ranges, Balancing Heart Vineyard is on of the highest vineyards in Queensland and the 2027 Halliday Dark Horse Winery of the Year.
Make a day of your visit. Wander the vineyard on a free self-guided tour with a glass of wine in hand, join winemaker Mike Hayes for a Philosophy of Wine Masterclass or Aficionado Wine Tasting Masterclass, or spread out a picnic for two among the vines. On weekends Balancing Heart bus transfers are available for a low fee, so everyone in your group can relax and enjoy the wine tastings.
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.
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.
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.
Now that life has returned to semi-normal at the winery, Arantza is at the Cellar Door every Thursday. Come meet the winemaker behind your glass, enjoy a guided tasting, and hear the stories behind each vintage firsthand.
With a passion for crafting wines that reflect place, season, and character, Arantza brings every wine to life with care, creativity, and precision. From vineyard to bottle, discover the inspiration, techniques, and behind-the-scenes moments that shape each release.
A relaxed and personal wine experience in the heart of Granite Belt Wine Country.
Bookings recommended for groups. Perfect for wine lovers wanting to connect with the maker and taste the difference for themselves.
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 classy cool climate red wines – you are sure to find something to excite your palate.
Wilderness and Wine Tours is a boutique day tour company based on the Granite Belt, with Stanthorpe at its heart. They are one of the few local tour companies licensed to visit the stunning Girraween National Park.
Their tours cater for up to 11 passengers and can be tailored to suit your preferences. From a leisurely stroll in nature, to chasing the seasonal produce trail, taking in historic sites and enjoying Stanthorpe’s diverse range of cellar door experiences, let Wilderness and Wine Tours navigate the country roads while you and your friends relax.
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.
Vinoversity brings Granite Belt wines and spirits to life through intimate, expert-led masterclasses in the cool-climate vineyards of Ballandean, led by winemaker and distiller Andrew Scott. Real wine and spirits edutainment, for anyone who wants to understand what is in the glass, not just drink it. Mastery, not mystery.
The flagship Granite Belt Wine Masterclass runs two hours. You walk the vines with a glass of something sparkling in hand, then taste seven wines from right around the region, including the Strange Bird varieties this high, cool country does best, among them Tempranillo, Albarino and Saperavi. Rather than a head full of facts, you learn the Vinometer: one clear, repeatable way to read any wine you meet. Curated nibbles are served alongside, and you go home with your own Riedel glass and a tasting journal to keep.
Vinoversity is based in the heart of the Granite Belt, Queensland’s highest and coolest wine region, a place quietly rewriting what Australian wine and spirits can be. While the classroom is rooted here among the vines, it also travels: a masterclass can come to your venue further afield. Intimate groups, seriously good fun, and expertise you keep for life.
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 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 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 Church: Local Wine Project in Ballandean, in Queensland’s Granite Belt, is a destination wine hub dedicated to showcasing the region’s finest small-batch producers through curated tastings, retail and immersive discovery experiences. Set within a beautifully restored heritage church, the space invites visitors to explore a thoughtfully selected collection of premium local wines alongside artisan regional products, offering a relaxed and informative introduction to one of Australia’s most distinctive cool-climate wine regions.
What sets The Church apart is its collaborative approach. Rather than representing a single label, it brings together a diverse range of boutique wineries under one roof, making it easy to compare styles, discover new favourites and deepen wine knowledge in a welcoming, unhurried environment. Guided tasting experiences, seasonal features and educational elements are designed to build confidence and connection, whether visitors are seasoned enthusiasts or simply curious to learn more.
Located among the vineyards and granite landscapes of the Southern Downs, The Church provides an ideal starting point for exploring nearby cellar doors, scenic drives, national parks and local farm-gate producers. The restored timber interior and simple, character-filled design reflect the building’s history while supporting a sustainable, community-focused vision. With convenient access and a strong focus on local collaboration, visitors are encouraged to begin their Granite Belt journey here and discover more of the region at their own pace.
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.
Welcome to Ballandean’s ultimate country destination, where community, comfort, and the finest local produce come together. In the heart of the Granite Belt, this newly renovated hub features a modern pub, a peaceful motel, and an adjacent vineyard.
The dining experience proudly celebrates the region’s incredible local growers and producers. Fresh ingredients shine across a modern menu, paired perfectly with crisp, cold beers. Stepping outside, a expansive beer garden, a dedicated children’s playground, and a vibrant live music stage crafted from a vintage Bedford truck create the perfect atmosphere for relaxation and entertainment. From energetic weekend gigs and karaoke nights to major charity events featuring pig races, there is always a reason to gather. Specialized private functions, including pre-wedding dinners, birthdays, and engagements, are also expertly hosted.
Directly behind the venue sits the quiet, four-room motel. Each comfortable room is equipped with reverse-cycle air conditioning and a private bathroom. Accommodations include three rooms configured with a queen and single bed, alongside a spacious family room featuring a queen and three singles. Wheelchair-accessible lodging is also available, ensuring friendly country service is extended to every single guest.
Vinoversity brings Granite Belt wines and spirits to life through intimate, expert-led masterclasses in the cool-climate vineyards of Ballandean, led by winemaker and distiller Andrew Scott. Real wine and spirits edutainment, for anyone who wants to understand what is in the glass, not just drink it. Mastery, not mystery.
The flagship Granite Belt Wine Masterclass runs two hours. You walk the vines with a glass of something sparkling in hand, then taste seven wines from right around the region, including the Strange Bird varieties this high, cool country does best, among them Tempranillo, Albarino and Saperavi. Rather than a head full of facts, you learn the Vinometer: one clear, repeatable way to read any wine you meet. Curated nibbles are served alongside, and you go home with your own Riedel glass and a tasting journal to keep.
Vinoversity is based in the heart of the Granite Belt, Queensland’s highest and coolest wine region, a place quietly rewriting what Australian wine and spirits can be. While the classroom is rooted here among the vines, it also travels: a masterclass can come to your venue further afield. Intimate groups, seriously good fun, and expertise you keep for life.
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, jewfish 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.
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 lunch menu.
The cake cabinet is loaded with handcrafted cakes and Rudolph’s Ice Cream Bar has a range of sweet options for all to enjoy!
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.
New Tricks offers a picturesque and rustic winery in the Granite Belt region.
Producing high quality wines specialising in boutique Spanish and Italian varieties. Offering cellar door experiences, wine tasting, event hosting and lunch and dinner services over the weekends. Winery tours and tastings available throughout the week by appointment.
Specialising in farm style weddings and small to medium birthdays, New Tricks is a perfectly beautiful stage to host specialised events whilst catering mouth-watering food and wines.
The main purpose at Zenik Hippy Shop is to provide each person who walks through the 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 that anyone who 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.
The Artworks Heritage Station Café is a weekend community, totally volunteer run Café.
They serve great barista coffee and light meals (great brecky!) every Saturday and Sunday.
Inside is air-conditioned, the verandah has covered seating and there is additional outdoor seating on the platform.
The café operates alongside the Main Art Exhibition Gallery with changing exhibitions approximately every 6-8 weeks. There is a gallery of member’s works in Café.
Escape to the Granite Belt and enjoy a relaxed dining experience at Girraween Country Inn.
Surrounded by the natural beauty of Girraween National Park, the country-style restaurant is the perfect place to slow down and enjoy good food in a warm, welcoming atmosphere.
The menu highlights fresh local produce and flavours inspired by the Granite Belt region. Whether you’re settling in by the fireplace on a cool evening or enjoying the peaceful countryside views, wanting every visit to feel comfortable, memorable, and genuinely enjoyable.
Located in the heart of the Granite Belt food region, passionate about sharing quality food, local ingredients, and friendly country hospitality with locals and visitors alike.
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 Park 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.
Creativity flows on tap at Stanthorpe’s locally owned picobrewery, Brass Monkey Brew House.
Creation of brewer Ernie Butler, their multi award-winning lagers, ales and stouts are all brewed with passion and dedication to tantalise tastebuds. Located in the peaceful countryside of Severnlea, you’ll gain expert knowledge from their team and taste their selection of fresh small-batch brews available.
Sit back with one of their beer paddles inside their rustically-charmed brewery or outdoors in their pet-friendly garden.
Line your stomach or fuel your day with one of their meals made with the love of home cooking from their kitchen.
Stanthorpe is Queensland’s coolest 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 Wines of Stanthorpe 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.
Earth, Wine & Fire 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.
7-time Halliday 5-Star winery in Australia, Heritage Estate delivers terroir-driven wines and unforgettable settings.
Whether you seek theatre, discovery or a fireside night, join for an experience that lingers long after the last sip.
Meteora Vineyard is a luxury vineyard, cellar door, restaurant and accommodation destination in the heart of Queensland’s Granite Belt wine region. Inspired by Mediterranean architecture, hospitality and cuisine, Meteora brings together premium estate wines, exceptional dining and immersive experiences in a spectacular vineyard setting. Wines crafted by Chief Winemaker Andy Williams showcase both classic and alternative varieties, while Executive Chef Simon Treller’s seasonal menu celebrates the finest local produce. Guests can enjoy wine tastings, long lunches, private dining, Queensland’s first wine cave, helicopter experiences and luxury vineyard accommodation, creating an unforgettable food, wine and tourism destination.
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.
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.
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.
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.
The Banca Ridge Winery and Cellar Door is located at Varias, in the center of Queensland’s Granite Belt Wine Region, the Cellar Door is open to the public Tuesday to Saturday.
Washpool Supply Co. is an artisan soap, skincare, bath, body and home fragrance destination in Stanthorpe, in Queensland’s Granite Belt wine region.
The purpose-built store and working production space gives visitors the chance to experience where Washpool products are actually made.
From the retail floor, you can see the team handcrafting traditional cold-process soap and other small-batch products in the adjoining production lab, using carefully selected oils, butters, clays, botanicals, essential oils and fragrances. Depending on the day, visitors may see soap being poured, cut or prepared, along with other Washpool products being made and packed.
Explore the full factory-direct range, including palm-oil-free artisan soap, skincare, bath and body products, men’s grooming, home fragrance and giftware. Selected products can be tried in store, and the team is always happy to help with product selection, local gifts and gift wrapping.
Washpool is proudly small-batch and Australian made, with a strong focus on quality, thoughtful formulation, low-waste practices and responsible production.
Friendly pets are welcome to visit too.
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.
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).
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.
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.
Castle Glen “Castle in a Valley” was established in 1990 by Cedric Millar and is located on the Granite Belt, with a truly amazing Cellar Door.
The award winning Castle Glen has created a reputation in the market place for world class, all natural, preservative free and chemical free alcohol products. This means no allergic reactions or headaches. The product range of table, fortified and sparkling wines, liqueurs, beers and distilled products including Single Malt Whiskey, Rum and Gin, capture the imagination of those who visit.
Castle Glen is securing an unrivalled place in the industry by winning 94 National and International Awards at the Australian Distilled Spirits Awards, Australian Rum Awards and Australian International Rum Awards over the past 11 years with a 7 Gold Medals and 3 Champion Awards.
Castle Glen is known for it’s organic grape growing practices in it’s well established vineyard. Castle Glen is well known for its impressive range of English style liqueurs including fruit, chocolate, coffee, rum and whiskey.
Crème liqueurs (no dairy, no fat, and no egg products).
The Distillery produces a range of award winning Rum, Single Malt Whiskeys, Gin and alternative spirits. The brewery produces a diverse range of beers from pale ales to the double dark. Also the famous Ginger brew and natural fruit ciders.
Stanthorpe is where all of Queensland’s apple crop is grown, with more than one million trees surrounding the area it’s no surprise this is where you can find The Big Apple.
Stanthorpe’s Big Apple is 13km north of Stanthorpe along the New England Highway in the area called Thulimbah. The Big Apple sits outside Vincenzo’s at The Big Apple – a cafe, deli and wine bar.
Stop of a photo holding up the apple, pretending to eat it – we and visitors alike can’t help but stop to take these fun photos.
Why a big apple?… well Stanthorpe and particularly the Granite Belt villages north of Stanthorpe such as Thulimbah are where all of Queensland’s apple crop is grown. There are orchards everywhere around the countryside and Stanthorpe even has it’s own Stanthorpe Apple and Grape Harvest Festival every second year in February/May.
A Little Bit of History… The Big Apple was built in 1978 by local tradesman John Ross and erected by Brian Wilmot at Vincenzo’s a popular tourist spot near Stanthorpe in Queensland, Australia. The Big Apple was originally painted green, but has since been pained the colour of a red Royal Gala apple.
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!
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.
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.
Contact Information
Stanthorpe Information 07 4681 2057
Warwick Information 07 4661 3122
Email us: visitor@sdrc.qld.gov.au
