Luisa’s guidebook
Favourite Wineries
One of the older and original wineries in the area. They have a great variety.
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Golden Grove Estate
337 Sundown RdOne of the older and original wineries in the area. They have a great variety.
Symphony Hill Wines
2017 Eukey RdBoutique winery with a lot of awards behind them.
This is now called Balance Heart Vineyards. The new owners took over 22 months ago. You can do wine tasting and stay for a pizza. Great outdoor area to sit and and relax.
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Balancing Rock Wines
221 Old Wallangarra RdThis is now called Balance Heart Vineyards. The new owners took over 22 months ago. You can do wine tasting and stay for a pizza. Great outdoor area to sit and and relax.
From the moment you drive in, you know you're in for a treat.
Great variety of wines. There is definitely something for everyone.
Bent Road Winery and Distillery
From the moment you drive in, you know you're in for a treat.
Great variety of wines. There is definitely something for everyone.
Favourite restaurants
Varias is located at the Queensland College of Wine and Tourism. For something a little extra special, it's worth a try.
The college has it's on wine label. You can do wine testing at the venue. You can also have their wines with your meal when dining in.
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Varias Restaurant
22 Caves RdVarias is located at the Queensland College of Wine and Tourism. For something a little extra special, it's worth a try.
The college has it's on wine label. You can do wine testing at the venue. You can also have their wines with your meal when dining in.
Great for a quick relaxing meal. Indoors or out. They are a brewery as well so give the Ale's a try.
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Granite Belt Brewery
146 Glenlyon DrGreat for a quick relaxing meal. Indoors or out. They are a brewery as well so give the Ale's a try.
You will have to take a little drive to try this one. Our Place is situated in Tenterfield which is around a 40 minute drive from Stanthorpe. Great venue. There is always something going on so check their website or follow them on Instagram.
They have lots of variety and will allow you to taste test prior to purchasing your wines. Love it!
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Our Place Wine & Espresso Bar
204 Rouse StYou will have to take a little drive to try this one. Our Place is situated in Tenterfield which is around a 40 minute drive from Stanthorpe. Great venue. There is always something going on so check their website or follow them on Instagram.
They have lots of variety and will allow you to taste test prior to purchasing your wines. Love it!
Great place for a quick meal or a good coffee. Try out their jams while you're there.
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Jamworks Gourmet Foods
7 Townsend RdGreat place for a quick meal or a good coffee. Try out their jams while you're there.
Brinx Deli
18 Maryland StGreat place for breakfast. Everyone is very welcoming.
Fabulous food. Make sure to book well in advance!
There are pop up restaurants venturing into this space. Keep an eye out for what is on at the moment.
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Essen
2 McGregor TerraceFabulous food. Make sure to book well in advance!
There are pop up restaurants venturing into this space. Keep an eye out for what is on at the moment.
Great variety of food. Open breakfast lunch and dinner. Not open on Wednesday.
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The Little Larder
19 Railway StGreat variety of food. Open breakfast lunch and dinner. Not open on Wednesday.
Foxy's Bakery
37 Maryland StThis is great for a quick bite. The mini quiche’s are devine!
Food scene
The ice cream is a great treat and the strawberries are fabulous. Nothing like farm freshly picked fruit.
You will have to check when they are open. This is seasonal.
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Ashbern Farms
2 West RdThe ice cream is a great treat and the strawberries are fabulous. Nothing like farm freshly picked fruit.
You will have to check when they are open. This is seasonal.
Granite Belt Dairy
4 Duncan LnThey have some great cheeses to try. Worth a visit.
Pick your own fruit. You will need to get tickets online. Something fun to do.
Nicoletti Orchards - Stanthorpe Apple Sales
Pick your own fruit. You will need to get tickets online. Something fun to do.
Sightseeing
Mount Marlay Lookout
LOT 2 Lock StGreat panoramic view over the town of Stanthorpe.
Yep - we have one. Who needs to travel overseas to see the pyramids. Little ole Stanthorpe has one.
Ballandean Pyramid
LOT 2 Jacobsens RdYep - we have one. Who needs to travel overseas to see the pyramids. Little ole Stanthorpe has one.
Take a stroll down Quart Port Creek where you'll encounter Red Bridge. The bridge his heritage listed originally built in 1886 to help serve the tin industry.
You will also find the big thermometer at the Visitor's centre.
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Quart Pot Creek
Take a stroll down Quart Port Creek where you'll encounter Red Bridge. The bridge his heritage listed originally built in 1886 to help serve the tin industry.
You will also find the big thermometer at the Visitor's centre.
Now that it's full it's a really nice and relaxing place to be. On weekends you will find a lot of skiers on the lake. If you want to bring your own boat, you will need to request a permit.
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Storm King Dam
Now that it's full it's a really nice and relaxing place to be. On weekends you will find a lot of skiers on the lake. If you want to bring your own boat, you will need to request a permit.
I-Girraween National Park
Pyramids RoadGreat place to take a walk and unwind.
Take a little trip to Tenterfield.
This is great for a little wonder with nature. Lovely gardens with ponds throughout.
They also have a cafe which serves food, coffee and alcohol. Great place to relax and get away from the everyday.
Glenrock Gardens
84 Robinsons LnTake a little trip to Tenterfield.
This is great for a little wonder with nature. Lovely gardens with ponds throughout.
They also have a cafe which serves food, coffee and alcohol. Great place to relax and get away from the everyday.