Southern Downs and Granite Belt

Southern Downs and Granite Belt Official visitor information for the Southern Downs and Granite Belt region. This page is managed by Southern Downs Regional Council.
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An easy escape from Brisbane, the Southern Downs and Granite Belt takes in the towns of Stanthorpe, Warwick, Killarney and a string of friendly villages. The region has the perfect mix of immersive wine experiences, fresh local produce, breathtaking national parks and exhilarating events, all celebrated across four distinct seasons. Chat to the locals in a country pub, meet the winemaker at one of

our cellar doors, tackle mountain peaks in World Heritage national parks or watch a cowboy ride a bucking bull in Australia's rodeo capital. The Granite Belt is Queenslandโ€™s premier wine destination, with over 40 cellar doors and breweries. Discover local art galleries, farmers markets, roadside produce stalls, cosy cafes, gourmet providores and restaurants celebrating our local tastes. Come and join us in the heart of Southern Queensland Country, where a warm country welcome and a refreshing escape await you - simple slow down, breathe deeply and savour the essence of country life. View the Social Media Policy at https://bit.ly/SDRC_SocialMediaPolicy.

Whatโ€™s on this weekend?Hereโ€™s your 60-second glance at events in the region!๐Ÿ›’ Garage Sale Trail ๐ŸŽญ Race and Ride event at...
15/11/2024

Whatโ€™s on this weekend?
Hereโ€™s your 60-second glance at events in the region!

๐Ÿ›’ Garage Sale Trail
๐ŸŽญ Race and Ride event at Morgan Park Raceway
๐Ÿ–ผ Lino Printing workshop at the Stanthorpe Regional Art Gallery
๐Ÿซ Stanthorpe Berry Festival
๐Ÿ“ Pick Your Own Strawberries at Eastern Colour
๐Ÿš‚ Heritage Train Trips with Southern Downs Steam Railway
๐Ÿ’ Stanthorpe Farmers Markets, Farley St Piazza
๐Ÿ‘ฉโ€๐ŸŒพ Warwick Farmers and Makers Market, Queens Park
๐Ÿ–ผ Exhibitions at Warwick Art Gallery
๐Ÿƒ Warwick Parkrun and Stanthorpe Parkrun events

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ONLY 2 MORE SLEEPS! // Stanthorpe Berry FestivalDive into a day of fruity fun celebrating the summer strawberry harvest!...
14/11/2024

ONLY 2 MORE SLEEPS! // Stanthorpe Berry Festival

Dive into a day of fruity fun celebrating the summer strawberry harvest!

๐Ÿ“ Stanthorpe Showgrounds
๐Ÿ“† Saturday, 16 November
โŒš Gates open at 11 am!
๐ŸŽŸ๏ธ https://www.trybooking.com/events/landing/1242256

Pre-purchase your tickets to save 30% at the gate!

โœจ Cooking Demonstrations
๐Ÿฆ AMAZING lineup of food trucks. Yum!
๐ŸŽถ Live Music
๐ŸŽ‰ Family Fun
๐Ÿป Sip & Savor
๐Ÿ›๏ธ Boutique stalls

It's going to be a totally strawesome day out!

Whatโ€™s on this weekend?Hereโ€™s your 60-second glance at events in the region!๐Ÿ›’ Garage Sale Trail๐ŸŽญ Shakespeare Under the S...
08/11/2024

Whatโ€™s on this weekend?
Hereโ€™s your 60-second glance at events in the region!

๐Ÿ›’ Garage Sale Trail
๐ŸŽญ Shakespeare Under the Stars at Stanthorpe Little Theatre Co
๐Ÿฝ๏ธ 5-Senses Degustation Dinner at Heritage Estate Wines
๐Ÿ’ƒ Tango Enigmรกtico at Stanthorpe Regional Art Gallery
๐Ÿก Killarney and District Garden Trail
๐ŸŽช Market in the Mountains, Stanthorpe
๐Ÿ’ Stanthorpe Farmers Markets, Farley St Piazza
๐Ÿ‘ฉโ€๐ŸŒพ Warwick Farmers and Makers Market, Queens Park
๐Ÿ–ผ Exhibitions at Warwick Art Gallery and Stanthorpe Regional Art Gallery
๐Ÿƒ Warwick Parkrun and Stanthorpe Parkrun events

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AWARD WINNERS! // Congratulations to all the winemaking stars of our region who collected prizes at the 40th Queensland ...
08/11/2024

AWARD WINNERS! // Congratulations to all the winemaking stars of our region who collected prizes at the 40th Queensland Wine Awards! It is fantastic to see you get the recognition you so richly deserve. ๐Ÿทโญ

EXCITING NEWS! ๐Ÿ“ฃ

Ballandean Estate Wines has scooped the prize pool at the 40th Queensland Wine Awards๐Ÿ†๐Ÿ‘

Queenslandโ€™s oldest family-owned and run winery was awarded:
โญ Winery of the Year
โญ Winemaker of the Year โ€“ Boxi Zhen
โญ Viticulturalist of the Year โ€“ Angelo Puglisi and Robyn Robertson
โญ Champion Wine of Show โ€“ 2024 Fiano
โญ Champion Mainstream White Variety โ€“ 2023 Chardonnay
โญ Champion Mainstream Red Variety โ€“ 2023 Shiraz Viognier
โญ Champion Emerging Variety White โ€“ 2024 Fiano
โญ Champion Estate Grown White โ€“ 2024 Fiano

๐Ÿ“ฃ To top off this incredible news for the Granite Belt... congratulations to:
โญ View Wine: Champion Wine of Provenance โ€“ Sancerre Estate Alvarino
โญ Ridgemill Estate: Champion Emerging Varietal: ridgemill estate โ€œWYPโ€ Saperavi 2023
โญ Tony Hassell from Just Red Wines who received the Samuel Basset award for his significant contribution to the Queensland wine industry.

โฐ LAST CHANCE TO ENTER! โฐโญ WIN A GRAZING THE GRANITE BELT GETAWAY FOR 2! โญPRIZE INCLUDES:๐ŸšŒ๐Ÿท 2 tickets to Grazing the Gra...
08/11/2024

โฐ LAST CHANCE TO ENTER! โฐ

โญ WIN A GRAZING THE GRANITE BELT GETAWAY FOR 2! โญ

PRIZE INCLUDES:
๐ŸšŒ๐Ÿท 2 tickets to Grazing the Granite Belt this 23rd - 24th November.
๐Ÿก 2 nights for two people at Diamondvale Estate, Stanthorpe, in their historic and cosy Camelia Cottage.

ENTER NOW!
https://granitebeltwinecountry.com.au/win/
Entries close: 11:59 PM AEST 7 November 2024.

For help with planning your next Southern Downs adventure, call our Visitor Information Centres in Warwick (07) 4661 3122 or Stanthorpe (07) 4681 2057, and download the official Southern Downs & Granite Belt Visitor App. Our app is the ultimate free travel resource to help you explore and .
https://bit.ly/southern-downs-visitor-app

Granite Belt Wine Country | Queensland Country

Whatโ€™s on this weekend?Hereโ€™s your 60-second glance at events in the region this weekend!๐Ÿ’ Stanthorpe Farmers Markets, F...
01/11/2024

Whatโ€™s on this weekend?
Hereโ€™s your 60-second glance at events in the region this weekend!

๐Ÿ’ Stanthorpe Farmers Markets, Farley St Piazza
๐Ÿ‘ฉโ€๐ŸŒพ Warwick Farmers and Makers Market, Queens Park
๐Ÿ–ผ Exhibitions at Warwick Art Gallery and Stanthorpe Regional Art Gallery
๐Ÿƒ Warwick parkrun and Stanthorpe parkrun events
๐Ÿท Soirees at Ridgemill Estate
๐Ÿฝ Charcol & Scarlet at Balancing Heart Vineyard
๐Ÿš‚ Heritage train trips with Southern Downs Steam Railway
๐ŸŽช Applethorpe State School Community Fete

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SCARE YOURSELF SILLY THIS HALLOWEEN // Discover Warwickโ€™s spooky side! ๐Ÿ‘ป๐Ÿ˜ฑ๐Ÿ’€๐Ÿ‘ฝ๐Ÿฆ‡๐ŸŽƒ๐Ÿ‘‰ Like this post if you love all things gho...
30/10/2024

SCARE YOURSELF SILLY THIS HALLOWEEN // Discover Warwickโ€™s spooky side! ๐Ÿ‘ป๐Ÿ˜ฑ๐Ÿ’€๐Ÿ‘ฝ๐Ÿฆ‡๐ŸŽƒ

๐Ÿ‘‰ Like this post if you love all things ghostly, and make sure to share it with your fellow thrill seekers.

Whatโ€™s on this weekend?Hereโ€™s your 60-second glance at events in the region this weekend!๐Ÿ’ Stanthorpe Farmers Markets, F...
18/10/2024

Whatโ€™s on this weekend?
Hereโ€™s your 60-second glance at events in the region this weekend!

๐Ÿ’ Stanthorpe Farmers Markets, Farley St Piazza
๐Ÿ‘ฉโ€๐ŸŒพ Warwick Farmers and Makers Market, Queens Park
๐Ÿ–ผ Exhibitions at Warwick Art Gallery and Stanthorpe Regional Art Gallery
๐Ÿƒ Warwick parkrun and Stanthorpe parkrun events
๐Ÿ‡ Stanthorpe Cup at the Stanthorpe Jockey Club
๐Ÿš‚ Diesel Heritage Train trips at Southern Downs Steam Railway
๐Ÿ–ผ Art After Dark at Warwick Art Gallery
๐Ÿ–ŒWatercolour workshop with Leticia Collins at Stanthorpe Regional Art Gallery

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GRAZING THE GRANITE BELT // 23 โ€“ 24 November 2024 ๐Ÿ‡๐Ÿง€๐ŸทTaste your way across Granite Belt Wine Country this 23-24 November...
16/10/2024

GRAZING THE GRANITE BELT // 23 โ€“ 24 November 2024 ๐Ÿ‡๐Ÿง€๐Ÿท

Taste your way across Granite Belt Wine Country this 23-24 November with Grazing the Granite Belt!

One ticket includes local gourmet grazing dishes, wine pours from boutique wineries, Sunday brunch and the unlimited use of all-day hop-on-hop-off buses to the participating venues.

This food and wine event in Granite Belt Wine Country is not to be missed.

TICKETS ON SALE NOW: https://granitebeltwinecountry.com.au/grazing/

Granite Belt Wine Country | Queensland Country

Whatโ€™s on this weekend?Hereโ€™s your 60-second glance at events in the region this weekend!๐Ÿ’ Stanthorpe Farmers Markets, F...
11/10/2024

Whatโ€™s on this weekend?
Hereโ€™s your 60-second glance at events in the region this weekend!

๐Ÿ’ Stanthorpe Farmers Markets, Farley St Piazza
๐Ÿ‘ฉโ€๐ŸŒพ Warwick Farmers and Makers Market, Queens Park
๐ŸŒท Market in the Mountains, Stanthorpe
๐Ÿ–ผ Exhibitions at Warwick Art Gallery and Stanthorpe Regional Art Gallery
๐Ÿƒ Warwick parkrun and Stanthorpe parkrun events
๐ŸŒฟ 2024 Stanthorpe GardenFest & Trade Fair
๐Ÿ‡ Warwick Cup at the Warwick Turf Club Inc
๐Ÿš‚ Seniors Day Event at Southern Downs Steam Railway
๐ŸŽค Opera Broadway Dinner at Heritage Estate Wines
๐ŸŽถ MZAZA - The Birth and Death of Stars performance and free music workshops
๐Ÿป Oktoberfest at Granite Belt Brewery

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Whatโ€™s on this weekend?Hereโ€™s your 60-second glance at events in the region this weekend!๐Ÿ’ Stanthorpe Farmers Markets, F...
04/10/2024

Whatโ€™s on this weekend?

Hereโ€™s your 60-second glance at events in the region this weekend!

๐Ÿ’ Stanthorpe Farmers Markets, Farley St Piazza
๐Ÿ‘ฉโ€๐ŸŒพ Warwick Farmers and Makers Market, Queens Park
๐Ÿ–ผ Exhibitions at Warwick Art Gallery and Stanthorpe Regional Art Gallery
๐Ÿƒ Warwick parkrun and Stanthorpe parkrun events
๐Ÿ… 'Welcome Home Matt Denny' Allora Street Parade
๐ŸŒท Warwick Chamber of Commerce Inc Country Spring Fair in Leslie Park
๐Ÿท Spring Festival at Summit Estate Wines
๐Ÿค  Ballandean Country Fest at Ballandean Pub & Motel
๐Ÿš‚ Southern Downs Steam Railway Warwick to Stanthorpe trips
๐Ÿ• Ballandean Festival of Small Halls Australia

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๐ŸŒผ Spring is in full bloom in QLDโ€™s Horsepower Country! Hereโ€™s how to enjoy the season:๐Ÿ Apple Blossom Season โ€“ Drive thr...
27/09/2024

๐ŸŒผ Spring is in full bloom in QLDโ€™s Horsepower Country! Hereโ€™s how to enjoy the season:

๐Ÿ Apple Blossom Season โ€“ Drive through Stanthorpe and see apple orchards in full bloom.

๐Ÿ“ Pick-Your-Own Fruit โ€“ Head to Farms or Eastern Colour to pick fresh strawberries.

๐ŸŒผ Wildflowers โ€“ Explore Girraween National Park and see wattles, orchids, and pea flowers.

๐Ÿท Spring events calendar - Enjoy the Granite Belt, Stanthorpe Berry Festival, Estate Spring Festival, Country Fest and more

๐Ÿ‘จโ€๐Ÿ‘ฉโ€๐Ÿ‘ง Family Fun โ€“ Check out farm stays, wildlife encounters, and hands-on activities for the kids.

Plan your spring escape: https://southerndownsandgranitebelt.com.au/celebrate-spring-on-the-southern-downs/

Whatโ€™s on this weekend?Hereโ€™s your 60-second glance at events in the region this weekend!๐Ÿ’ Stanthorpe Farmers Markets, F...
27/09/2024

Whatโ€™s on this weekend?
Hereโ€™s your 60-second glance at events in the region this weekend!

๐Ÿ’ Stanthorpe Farmers Markets, Farley St Piazza
๐Ÿ‘ฉโ€๐ŸŒพ Warwick Farmers and Makers Market, Queens Park
๐Ÿ–ผ Exhibitions at Warwick Art Gallery and Stanthorpe Regional Art Gallery
๐Ÿ“ New Season 'Pick Your Own' events at Eastern Colour
๐ŸŽŸ Manhattan Short Film Festival at the Arcadia Cinema
๐Ÿท Spicers Peak Lodge 20th Anniversary Celebration Lunch
๐ŸŽน Max Foster Homecoming Tour at the Stanthorpe Regional Art Gallery
๐ŸŒฑ Bushfoods of Southern QLD - Talk, Tasting & Native Plant Sale with Southern Downs Industry Education Association and Flora 4 Fauna

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25/09/2024

Explore the beauty of QLD's Horsepower Country at Gordon Country, where 4WD enthusiasts can enjoy over 4,000 acres of stunning wilderness. ๐Ÿ›ป๐ŸŒฟ

Take on the trails, camp under the stars, and connect with nature. Gordon Country is located in Goomburra and borders the World Heritage listed Main Range National Park.

Ready for your next adventure? Discover more 4WD spots in the region here: https://southerndownsandgranitebelt.com.au/4wd-and-motocross-adventures/

LESS THAN 2 WEEKS TO GO! // Ballandean Country Fest, 5 October 2024 ๐Ÿค ๐ŸŽธ๐ŸŽถBallandean Pub is bringing country back and prese...
23/09/2024

LESS THAN 2 WEEKS TO GO! // Ballandean Country Fest, 5 October 2024 ๐Ÿค ๐ŸŽธ๐ŸŽถ

Ballandean Pub is bringing country back and presenting the first-ever Ballandean Country Fest on Saturday, 5 October 2024! Boasting a program packed with Aussie talent, all-day family fun, and plenty of food and drink, Ballandean Country Fest is shaping up to be a hot ticket for all country music enthusiasts. The stellar lineup of musicians, including Melanie Dyer, Riley Young, Lisa De Angelis, Emma Jordyn, and Peter Campbell, will have you singing and dancing all day long.

๐Ÿ“ Ballandean Pub, 1 St Judes Lane, Ballandean
๐Ÿ—“๏ธ Saturday, 5 October 2024
๐Ÿ•’ 10 am to midnight
๐ŸšŒ Return buses from Stanthorpe and Tenterfield/Wallangara

Grab your tickets today from https://www.trybooking.com/CUOBI ๐ŸŽŸ๏ธ

Whatโ€™s on this weekend?Hereโ€™s your 60-second glance at events in the region this weekend!๐Ÿ’ Stanthorpe Farmers Markets, F...
20/09/2024

Whatโ€™s on this weekend?
Hereโ€™s your 60-second glance at events in the region this weekend!

๐Ÿ’ Stanthorpe Farmers Markets, Farley St Piazza
๐Ÿ‘ฉโ€๐ŸŒพ Warwick Farmers and Makers Market, Queens Park
๐Ÿ–ผ Exhibitions at Warwick Art Gallery and Stanthorpe Regional Art Gallery
๐ŸŽป Bony Mountain Folk Festival
๐Ÿš‚ Southern Downs Steam Railway trips to the Toowoomba Carnival of Flowers
๐ŸŽŸ Rotary Club of Stanthorpe Movie Night
๐Ÿ—ฃ Youth Mental Health First Aid training sessions
๐ŸทBroadway Hits at the Queensland College of Wine Tourism

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HEADS UP! // Tomorrow is International Grenache Day! ๐ŸŽ‰Grenache may not be one of the more common grape varieties found i...
19/09/2024

HEADS UP! // Tomorrow is International Grenache Day! ๐ŸŽ‰

Grenache may not be one of the more common grape varieties found in Granite Belt wines, but it has made its mark in the two of the region's award winning wineries, and that's the only excuse we need to pay them a visit tomorrow.

๐Ÿท Ridgemill Estate - 2022 'Joshua's Pup' Shiraz Grenache
๐Ÿท Heritage Estate Wines - Shiraz Mouvedrรจ Grenache 2021

Ridgemill Estate and Heritage Estate Wines have both achieved consistently high ratings in the James Halliday Wine Companion, with Ridgemill being awarded a 4.5 star rating for 2025 as well as the honour of being the highest rated winery in Queensland. Raise a glass!

Granite Belt Wine Country

IT'S FRIDAY THE 13TH! // Do you feel lucky? ๐Ÿ€๐Ÿฅ ๐Ÿ”ฎ๐ŸŽฑ๐Ÿ€Some say the clock tower on Warwick Town Hall is cursed. Find out why i...
13/09/2024

IT'S FRIDAY THE 13TH! // Do you feel lucky? ๐Ÿ€๐Ÿฅ ๐Ÿ”ฎ๐ŸŽฑ๐Ÿ€

Some say the clock tower on Warwick Town Hall is cursed. Find out why in 'Warwick's Curse of the Clock Tower' on the History Out There website.
https://historyoutthere.com/2024/09/04/warwicks-curse-of-the-clock-tower/

To learn more about our Town Hall and all the other amazing old buildings in Warwick, install the free official Southern Downs & Granite Belt Visitor App on your mobile device, and tap and scroll your way to the Warwick Heritage Trail.
https://southerndownsandgranitebelt.com.au/official-visitor-app/

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