Explore the Granite Belt

~35 min drive south. Granite landscapes that don't quite look real, wildflowers in spring, walk…

~1 hr drive south-west. Remote, rugged country. Gorges, ridges and waterfalls. This is bushwalk…

~1 hr drive south. Just over the NSW border. Australia's largest exposed granite monolith. The…

~1 hr drive south. Waterfalls and gorges. Pairs cleanly with Bald Rock for a full-day NSW loop.

50+ cellar doors within 30 minutes. A reliable starter list: Ridgemill Estate — Strange Birds v…

If everyone wants to taste, get driven: Filippo's Tours — small group, half or full day Cork &…

~10 min drive. Famous apple pies, fresh juice, cider on tap. Seasonal pick-your-own fruit: appl…

~10 min drive. Handcrafted artisan cheeses; tastings on the deck. Buy a wedge for tonight's ver…

~15 min drive. Gourmet jams, chutneys and relishes — tasting room with a small cafe. Reliable g…

~10 min drive. Wood-fired pizza, locally brewed beers and ciders. Family-friendly, big outdoor…

Two distilleries worth a stop: The Tipsy Tiger Distillery — gin focus, tastings + cocktails Gra…

~15 min drive. What's there: IGA supermarket, butcher, bakery, three cafes, two pubs, bottle sh…

Stanthorpe Farmers Market — first Sunday of the month, 8am–noon, Lock Street. Real local produc…

March–May (Autumn): the vine rows turn yellow and red, apple harvest, cool walking weather. The…

Our pick list for photographers: Our own gazebo lookout at sunset (5 min walk) The Pyramid summ…

Stanthorpe has a couple of short MTB trails behind the showgrounds. For proper mountain biking,…

Storm King Dam and Connolly Dam are 15–20 min drive — bass and yellowbelly. Day fishing only; b…

The Stanthorpe Heritage Walk: a self-guided 90-minute loop through town past the courthouse, th…