Shelley’s guidebook
Sightseeing
In spring, you will see spectacular wildflower displays.
In summer, there are some beautiful swimming spots to enjoy including a relatively short distance from the car park.
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I-Girraween National Park
Pyramids RoadIn spring, you will see spectacular wildflower displays.
In summer, there are some beautiful swimming spots to enjoy including a relatively short distance from the car park.
A great day out! Travel on a heritage steam train. You can travel return from Wallangarra station (about 15 mins) to Stanthorpe. Generally happens once a month so check their website for confirmation.
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Southern Downs Steam Railway
Lyons StreetA great day out! Travel on a heritage steam train. You can travel return from Wallangarra station (about 15 mins) to Stanthorpe. Generally happens once a month so check their website for confirmation.
4wd Tracks to explore and generally a permanent waterhole in the summer (if we've had enough rain!)
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Sundown National Park
4wd Tracks to explore and generally a permanent waterhole in the summer (if we've had enough rain!)
Kent Saddlery
25798 New England HwyBeautiful artisan leather goods and accessories.
Wineries
Pre-book a visit online to the barrelroom wine lounge to enjoy a grazing platter and wine tasting.
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Ballandean Estate Wines
354 Sundown RdPre-book a visit online to the barrelroom wine lounge to enjoy a grazing platter and wine tasting.
Golden Grove Estate
337 Sundown RdGreat cellar door with 2022 trophy winner wines to enjoy
Beautiful setting with Highland Cows! The food is excellent and there's no cost for wine tasting. Try to go on the weekend as they have live music which just adds to the stunning setting.
Bookings are recommended.
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Balancing Rock Wines
221 Old Wallangarra RdBeautiful setting with Highland Cows! The food is excellent and there's no cost for wine tasting. Try to go on the weekend as they have live music which just adds to the stunning setting.
Bookings are recommended.
Great atmosphere overlooking the vineyard. You can have a platter of food with your wine tasting too. If you happen to find Glen there on the day, he is super knowledgeable and you can tell his love of the grape and all the complexities behind the vine in the glass.
Bent Road Winery and Distillery
Great atmosphere overlooking the vineyard. You can have a platter of food with your wine tasting too. If you happen to find Glen there on the day, he is super knowledgeable and you can tell his love of the grape and all the complexities behind the vine in the glass.
Food scene
HANASAKU
13 Davadi StAmazing sushi and Korean food...just check opening hours before making the drive.
Great food just down the road...just ring ahead to make sure they have availability.
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St Jude's Cellar Door and Bistro
28200 New England HwyGreat food just down the road...just ring ahead to make sure they have availability.
The pies are delicious! Head here for around midday to get the best selection.
Ballandean General Store
The pies are delicious! Head here for around midday to get the best selection.
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A car is necessary.
There is however a well signposted bikeway between Stanthorpe and Ballandean.
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Ballandean Estate Wine Lounge
It books up in advance!
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Wineries with cellar doors offer tastings
Some can be free tastings and others you will need to pay a small nominal amount.
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Bring your slippers or ugg boots!
The farmhouse does have wooden floors which can be cold in winter.
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Bring walking shoes
For wandering through the front paddock and the surrounding national parks.