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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
Discover the heart of Granite Belt winemaking at Mountview Wines Cellar Door, where cool-climate varietals and small-batch craftsmanship shine.
Set against the backdrop of rolling vineyards, pine trees and granite-studded landscapes, Mountview Wines Cellar Door is a haven for relaxation and indulgence. Enjoy a personalised tasting experience in the charming, rustic space, or take a glass of your favourite wine outside to soak up the picturesque views. Don’t forget to sample the limited-edition releases and cellar exclusives, available only at the cellar door.
Gather your friends together and make a weekend of it by staying in one of the many cabins or camping sites. Situated on the bike trail between Stanthorpe and Ballandean and just 20 minutes from hiking trails at Girraween National Park, Mountview Wines provides the perfect balance of wine tasting with local adventures.
Come and experience Mountview Wines, where every sip is a story.
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.
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.
Mount Stirling Meadery is situated in the heart of Granite Belt country, just 10 minutes from Stanthorpe, recognized as innovators of modern mead, they cater to diverse preferences, whether for a classic dry, a spicy chili, or something with a fruity twist, each product promises an exceptional tasting experience. All meads are crafted from honey produced in-house, ensuring a seamless connection from hive to glass.
Guests can browse the shelves for bee-related gifts and products, including raw honey, beeswax candles, soaps, and balms.
The friendly and knowledgeable staff are passionate about sharing their expertise, making every visit both delightful and educational.
Visitors are warmly welcomed to experience this unique establishment and all it has to offer. Check website for opening hours.
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.
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
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 and Cigars. A cosy space featuring low light, rustic industrial fittings, leather chesterfields and natural timbers patinaed with age.
The Rabbit Hole Whisky and 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.
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.
Winery, vineyards and winery tasting cellar door.
A foundation district winery growing and making wine on the high-altitude granite belt since 1976.
Wines include Saperavi -the reddest of all grapes and wines
Wine varieties also include Viognier, Sauvignon Blanc, Shiraz, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot .These are being complemented plantings of Montepulciano, Prossecco and other alternate varieties
Features guided winery group tastings, fun and informative. Bookings required.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Located in one of the loveliest settings on the Granite Belt, Savina Lane’s beautiful cellar door is open to visitors.
Two exceptional wine encounter programs are presented by the winery’s knowledgeable vignerons – both experiences 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 an in-depth look at how all the senses play a part in wine appreciation. It takes two hours. Book online for either program on savinalanewines.com.au
Visitors are encouraged to bring a picnic and enjoy the view of the vineyard from the terrace. An EV charger is available, and pets are welcome.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
At their Stanthorpe store on the New England Highway, Kent Saddlery invites visitors to experience their distinctive gallery style retail area; drop in say G’day, and smell the leather.
Reminiscent of an old-time saddlery store, guests are encouraged to touch, feel, and examine these beautifully handcrafted leather products, including Kent Saddlery’s own Heritage Collection of locally designed and handmade bags, handcrafted Kent saddles, horse-related products, and an extensive range of handmade leather belts and other top-quality items.
A family-friendly environment is guaranteed; the sights and sounds of the Comet Windmill and the Outback Mural combine with friendly chooks, animals, picnic tables and leather stamping to create a relaxing space the whole family can enjoy.
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.
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.
Nestled in the heart of the Granite Belt wine region, South East Queensland is 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’s specialty is creating a family fun atmosphere where memories can be made and traditions created. Let the kids explore Santa’s animals, wander through the fields of real Christmas trees and savour the fresh smell of pine or visit the farm in harvest season and let the kids pick the perfect tree for your family festivities.
Capture the magic of Christmas through the doors of our 3 magical stores and browse the spectacular range of Christmas decorations and gifts. Taste, indulge and enjoy Mrs. Claus’ festive hand crafted sweet treats and gourmet products.
Glenlyon Dam is in the southern part of the region, visitors can enjoy everything from adrenaline-pumping jetskiing, boating and waterskiing to tranquil stand up paddleboarding, canoeing and swimming. Some activities are not permitted on some waterways, so make sure to check before booking. The dam is ideal for wildlife viewing and many water sports including skiing, sailing and fishing. Fish species in the dam include Golden Perch, Murray Cod, Silver Perch, Jewfish and Spangled Perch.
Camping sites, cabins and caravans are available at Glenlyon Dam Tourist Park located at the water’s edge. Facilities include a kiosk that sells bait, a boat ramp, a picnic area with tables and wood barbecues (wood available), drinking water, tennis court, playground toilets, showers and boat hire. Fishing permits are available on-site.
Glenlyon Dam is situated approximately 40-kilometres south east of Texas and 90-kilometres west of Stanthorpe along the road to Texas.
Ashbern Farms is open to the public three days a week during the strawberry season which is from October to May each year. The aim is to ensure all enjoy the best strawberry-eating experience possible. To achieve this, Ashbern Farms focuses on the best eating varieties and grows them in a way that guarantees quality and sweetness. Using many natural products to produce strawberries, Ashbern Farms has a reputation locally for having the sweetest and best-looking strawberries available.
Ashbern Farms offers visitors the opportunity to pick their own strawberries with trays supplied, or if you like they can provide you with a range of ready-packed strawberries for your convenience. There is also a shop that serves strawberry ice-creams and other refreshments. There is a range of gifts and other merchandise for visitors to purchase.
The farm has picnic tables and children’s swings for visitors to use at their leisure whilst taking in the beautiful surroundings and daily activities of farming life. Ashbern Farms also caters for school groups by appointment.
Customers pay for strawberries picked by weight. No need to book.
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 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.
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.
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.
For a panoramic view over Stanthorpe, Mt Marlay’s lookout and picnic area is the spot to drive to. Located within Stanthorpe itself, the lookout is only a short yet fairly steep and winding drive from the shopping district.
There are free-mounted binoculars and picnic tables with and without shade at the lookout.
Don’t miss the short walk around the summit, which follows a narrow concreted path through the trees and offers a scenic vantage point towards the north and filtered views in every direction as you encircle the summit. (Note: the walk is not signposted from the picnic area, but follow the path to start the short circuit.)
The mountain also features four mountain biking tracks, with varying grades of difficulty from family/beginners terrain, to black diamond tracks for experienced riders.
Free entry, open to all, and bursting with inspiration, this must-see Granite Belt gem showcases top national and regional artistic talent.
Come and see the latest exhibitions, browse the gift shop, and have a chat with the friendly volunteers.
Check for the egular events – music, film, workshops and more!
be pART of it!
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.
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.
Discover the fun of mountain biking on granite at Mt Marlay in Stanthorpe, where you’ll find trails to match all levels of difficulty, from beginners to experienced riders.
Mt Marlay is so close to the beautiful town of Stanthorpe, just 1.5kms from the town’s main street’s shops and cafes.
Since opening in 2018, the trails have been attracting both mountain biking enthusiasts and families giving it a try for the first time on the less challenging trails.
The Granite Belt is famous for its spectacular granite boulders and interesting granite outcrops and its here visitors can experience the thrill of riding on that granite.
Green Granite (green – beginners)
Rusty (green – beginners)
The Grape Escape (blue – little more challenging)
On The Rocks (blue – little more challenging)
Hammerhead (black – experienced riders)
Tankslapper (black – experienced riders)
Gnarly Marlay (black – experienced riders)
A distinct advantage is that the Stanthorpe region trails (including Passchendaele State Forest and Broadwater State Forest) are on sand base, so when other trails around Queensland which are clay based are still unsuitable to ride after rain, Stanthorpe’s trails are ready to ride pretty much straight after a rain event.
For more information visit Trailforks website and also The Stanthorpe Mountain Biking Club on Facebook.
Immerse yourself in the history and culture of Stanthorpe through the artistically expressed thoughts, feelings, and dreams of the town’s talented creative community. Murals, sculptures, and mosaics are the mediums through which the captivating stories of this remarkable place are told on the Stanthorpe Art Trail. The best way to find and admire all of this amazing artwork is with the official Southern Downs Visitor App.
Download the official Southern Downs Visitor App and start planning your next Southern Downs adventure today. The Visitor App is the ultimate travel resource for the Southern Downs that helps you explore even more.
Contact Information
Stanthorpe Information 07 4681 2057
Warwick Information 07 4661 3122
Email us: visitor@sdrc.qld.gov.au
