Experience the Granite Belts diverse country and cool climate, from tranquil national parks to award winning wineries and gourmet foods, there’s something for everyone.

The air is clear, the sky is blue, the temperature is cool and the night sky is a wonderland of stars. The temperate climate of the area is influenced by Stanthorpe being located just over 1,000 metres above sea level, so visitors enjoy cool weather every season of the year!

As Queensland’s Premier Wine District, The Granite Belt boasts over 48 Wine Producers who invite you to taste from their growing list of award-winning wines. But why stop there? We also have Breweries, Cheeserys, Jams and Chillies, not to mention our local fruit, vegies and other products to sample.

“Quaffers” provides the ideal year-round location for relaxation and exploration of this amazing region.

If you want to experience a true Winter without leaving the Sunshine State, then you’ve come to the right place. You’ll have to rug up, but head outdoors and you’ll be rewarded with amazing sights of car windscreens frozen solid, frost on rooftops, frozen spider webs and smoke billowing from the chimneys as fires are stoked to keep warm by. Have a lazy breakfast as the morning sun shines on your deck then take a tour, either self – driven or with one of our local tour companies, visiting our local attractions. After a busy day relax in the warmth of the fireplace in your cabin whilst sipping on one of our local wines.

Why not swap the surf, sand and humidity for kayaks, wine and cool bushland. Summer is the perfect time for a swim or paddle in the dam. Pack a picnic and spend the day by the water or in one of the day use areas in the National Parks. Stone fruit and berries abound at this time of the year. Why not pick your own Strawberries, or enjoy a home-made ice-cream or a slice of famous apple pie? Let’s not forget the boys, we also have a few local breweries for you!

As the trees start to change colour and the air has a slight chill, Autumn is a beautiful time here on the Granite Belt. With warm days and crisp cool nights, you’ll fall in love with our little piece of paradise, if you haven’t already! There’s plenty to see and do, regardless of the season.