Local Attractions
The Granite Belt is a premium food and wine destination surrounded by stunning national parks and prehistoric granite formations. Located on the Queensland and New South Wales border, it is only a 3 hour drive from Brisbane and the Gold Coast or a 30-minute flight.
Nature and adventure activities abound. Climb unique granite mountains and experience elevation, catch an elusive Murray Cod in our picturesque dams and rivers, play a game of golf with our resident kangaroos, go 4wdriving in rugged gorge country, and see fields of flowers in spring. Stop at the accredited Stanthorpe Visitor Information Centre for practical advice to make your visit a great travel experience. It’s free. Our friendly visitor consultants can assist you with accommodation and tour bookings, as well as further information on the Granite Belt. You can also browse the Granite Belt Pantry for delectable local produce. 28 Leslie Parade, Stanthorpe QLD 4380 T: 1800 SO COOL E: info@granitebeltwinecountry.com.au Open Daily 9am - 5pm Visit: www.granitebeltwinecountry.com.au Download the Natue and Adventure Guide from: http://svc115.bookeasy.com/images/granite/Granite%20Belt%20Nature%20and%20Adventure%20Guide%20LR.pdf |
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National Parks
Mt Norman, Girraween National Park.
Photo by Paula Boatfield
A number of major national parks can be found close to Stanthorpe as well as just across the border in northern New South Wales. The 11,800ha Girraween National Park, 34km south of Stanthorpe, is renowned for its spectacular granite rock formations and wildflowers and has over 17km of walking tracks. It has camping available as well as a picnic area beside Bald Rock Creek. There is a very good website on Girraween National Park, www.rymich.com/girraween for further information about attractions in the park.
Sundown National Park, 75km south west of the town, is in drier and more rugged traprock country along the Severn River. There is a camping area beside the river in the southern part of the park and limited walking tracks.
For further information about these Queensland parks and for camping bookings, go to http://www.derm.qld.gov.au/parks_and_forests/
Access to Queensland national parks is free but camping fees apply.
Just across the border in New South Wales and a comfortable 40km drive from Stanthorpe, lies the 8,000ha Bald Rock National Park. It features an exposed granite monolith with excellent views from the summit. The Boonoo Boonoo National Park. Situated 26 north-east of Tenterfield off the Mt Lindesay Highway, it has beautiful river scenery and a spectacular waterfall. Camping facilities and picnic areas are available along the river but access fees apply. Information on these New South Wales parks can be found at www.environment.nsw.gov.au/nationalparks
Sundown National Park, 75km south west of the town, is in drier and more rugged traprock country along the Severn River. There is a camping area beside the river in the southern part of the park and limited walking tracks.
For further information about these Queensland parks and for camping bookings, go to http://www.derm.qld.gov.au/parks_and_forests/
Access to Queensland national parks is free but camping fees apply.
Just across the border in New South Wales and a comfortable 40km drive from Stanthorpe, lies the 8,000ha Bald Rock National Park. It features an exposed granite monolith with excellent views from the summit. The Boonoo Boonoo National Park. Situated 26 north-east of Tenterfield off the Mt Lindesay Highway, it has beautiful river scenery and a spectacular waterfall. Camping facilities and picnic areas are available along the river but access fees apply. Information on these New South Wales parks can be found at www.environment.nsw.gov.au/nationalparks
