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Tourism Info
Brad and Teresa's Roadtrip
We've explored our area and offer our suggestions on things to do while camping with us!
Goomburra - just down the road!
This is an amazing rain forest - not what you expect to find in South East Queensland! You can see the skyline of Brisbane from the Mt Castle Lookout (on a clear day); the waterfalls are lovely and what a great number of different walks to do!
Spring Creek / Allora & Surrounds
Click on each picture for descriptions and links to pages
Warwick
Warwick's Horsepower Place
The 15m high sculpture sits at the southern end of Queens Park, on Alice St, where you can enjoy a casual stroll along the beautiful Condamine River.
Pringle Cottage
The Warwick Museum has a collection of old buildings which show the variety of furniture, clothing, implements etc. which illustrate how people lived in the past. This includes Pringle House and we enjoyed this Museum the most in our trip.
5 Walks of Warwick
The best way to explore the picturesque streets, local secrets and well-known attractions of Warwick is by foot.
The different walks will take you along the beautiful Condamine River, past historic buildings like Abbey of the Roses and St Mary’s Church, and through scenic parks and alleyways fringed with fragrant Crepe Myrtle.
The different walks will take you along the beautiful Condamine River, past historic buildings like Abbey of the Roses and St Mary’s Church, and through scenic parks and alleyways fringed with fragrant Crepe Myrtle.
Stanthorpe
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With accommodation, caravan and camping sites on 22 acres of beautiful natural bush land and well-maintained park flora, visitors can also enjoy a swimming pool, BBQ’s, three camp kitchens with gas heaters and much more – all just 2 minutes from town.
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Come and get lost in our maze and try to solve your riddles. The Granite Belt Maze is fantastic fun for all ages, mums, dads and even nan and pop. Our venue is wheelchair accessible to most areas. There is a mini maze for the younger ones. Also a hexagonal maze with obstacles to squeeze through with an easy way for mum & dad.
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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.
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Blue Topaz Caravan Park is a family owned & operated park, located in lovely Severnlea, just a 5 minute drive south of Stanthorpe.
Husband & Wife Team, Brendan and Shonel, have been in the industry for many years, previously managing Backpacking Hostels, Holiday Parks & Boutique Hotels in Queensland, New South Wales & even abroad. With this wealth of experience & love for the industry, they successfully operate this thriving business.
Husband & Wife Team, Brendan and Shonel, have been in the industry for many years, previously managing Backpacking Hostels, Holiday Parks & Boutique Hotels in Queensland, New South Wales & even abroad. With this wealth of experience & love for the industry, they successfully operate this thriving business.
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ust beside the New England highway and diagonally opposite The Big Apple is a bright pink sign saying Sutton’s Juice Factory & Cidery & Café, open seven days. Drive in to the old packing shed which, from the outside, gives no clue as to what may be found on the other side of the door. Once inside you will discover a myriad of products crafted from the humble apple. This business is based on a real working orchard purchased by David and Ros Sutton in 1994.
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Castle Glen Australia started its life in 1990 with the planting of the Castle Glen Vineyard. In 1994, Cedric designed and built "The Castle" - an iconic building sitting in the heart of the Granite Belt. Having conquered the art of making Table Wine, Fortified Wine and Sparkling Wine (Technique Traditionelle), Cedric started making fruit wines using fruit from the local growers in the district.
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Located near Stanthorpe in South East Queensland’s premium wine grape growing region of the Granite Belt. Rumbalara Estate has a comprehensive range of wine styles to choose from, making it an ideal stop on your tour of the area.
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Aloomba Lavender is a part of a 4000 acre cattle property east of Stanthorpe. The Bonner Family have been involved in the cattle industry for over 100 years.
Established in 1998, the lavender covers 6 acres with approximately 12,000 plants.
We sell virtually all of our lavender and its products through our own gift shop on the farm. From the dried product we sell dried bunches. "stripped" lavender of various weights. The farm has become one of the best open lavender farms...
Established in 1998, the lavender covers 6 acres with approximately 12,000 plants.
We sell virtually all of our lavender and its products through our own gift shop on the farm. From the dried product we sell dried bunches. "stripped" lavender of various weights. The farm has become one of the best open lavender farms...
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You’re in for a true amazement if you’re never discovered Donnellys Castle… and let’s clear it up from the start, it’s not actually a ‘castle’. This quiet spot is a wonderland of giant granite boulders near Stanthorpe and walking amongst the boulders you can explore into cave-like entrances and narrow crevices – a hidden gem that’s fun to explore at all ages!
Ballandean Pyramid
It’s certainly a surprise to encounter a giant stone pyramid south of Stanthorpe near the village of Ballandean! Built from blocks of local granite, the pyramid stands 17.5 metres in height, 30 metres square at the base and contains 7,500 tonnes of rock. It was built using an excavator and dump truck and took eight months to complete.
The pyramid can be seen through the trees along the highway south of Ballandean. To reach the pyramid for a closer look, turn off the highway (eastward towards the Ballandean Tavern) on Eukey road, then turn immediately right onto Jacobsens Road. Follow Jacobsons Road for 1.7km until you reach the giant pyramid on the right. The pyramid sits on private property, so no approaching the pyramid, however the roadside is close enough to capture a view and a photo of this impressive site.
The pyramid can be seen through the trees along the highway south of Ballandean. To reach the pyramid for a closer look, turn off the highway (eastward towards the Ballandean Tavern) on Eukey road, then turn immediately right onto Jacobsens Road. Follow Jacobsons Road for 1.7km until you reach the giant pyramid on the right. The pyramid sits on private property, so no approaching the pyramid, however the roadside is close enough to capture a view and a photo of this impressive site.
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***BOOK EARLY - we missed out. :( The ‘Downs Explorer’ aims to provide a unique heritage railway experience on the Darling Downs and Granite Belt through the operation of our tourist railway. The ‘Downs Explorer’ is based at the site of Warwick’s former historic Locomotive Depot in Hamilton Street Warwick Queensland. Now called the Warwick Railway Precinct, it is the operations base for our C17 Steam and DH45 diesel locomotives and our vintage carriage fleet.
The ‘Downs Explorer’ offers you a range of unique heritage rail experiences through some of the most picturesque countryside in Australia. We offer regular tours from Warwick to Stanthorpe and Wallangarra, Clifton, Wheatvale, Hendon, Toowoomba, plus special long weekends to Goondiwindi and Tenterfield, NSW.
The ‘Downs Explorer’ offers you a range of unique heritage rail experiences through some of the most picturesque countryside in Australia. We offer regular tours from Warwick to Stanthorpe and Wallangarra, Clifton, Wheatvale, Hendon, Toowoomba, plus special long weekends to Goondiwindi and Tenterfield, NSW.
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Here’s yet another reason to visit our beautiful Granite Belt region. Our beers are full flavoured and delicious – crafted from only the finest ingredients in our 1000 litre onsite microbrewery. Come for dinner or lunch and experience our famous Brewers Platter. This gourmet delight features four chef prepared dishes perfectly paired with our beers.
Beyond Stanthorpe
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