The Granite Belt

The granite belt is an area of the great dividing range in the darling downs region of queensland and the new england region of new south wales australia.

The granite belt.

Something for everyone and all within a reasonable area as far as distance is concerned. Discover a landscape of dramatic beauty and diversity with four distinct seasons log fires and occasional snow in winter and cool summer nights where you can escape the swelter of the coast. A newcomer to the granite belt st jude s cellar door bistro is a satellite cellar door for sirromet and an alternative to visiting sirromet s cellar door. The granite belt is centered on the town of stanthorpe the cool high country of the granite belt is located on queensland s southern border.

At 1000 metres elevation the air seems fresher the sky more blue. Located in glen aplin in the quality food producing granite belt region of qld our boutique olive store offers the highest quality local olive oils vinegars and specialty oils for tasting and purchase. We based ourselves in stanthorpe and radiated out. Welcome to granite belt retreat brewery.

It is the northernmost part of the new england tablelands. Set on 30 acres of natural bushland just five minutes from stanthorpe our country estate features 20 cedar cabins complete with log fire a 1000 litre micro brewery plus a bar restaurant and function centre. Winning over 900 awards both in australia and overseas sirromet is the most well known wine brand in queensland. The granite belt covers a wide area and there is so much to see ranging from spectacular scenery to vineyards orchards breweries and sundry other attractions not forgetting the cafes and restaurants.

Here rolling hillsides are lined with vineyards olive groves and orchards growing apples pears plums and peaches. Dappling the western flanks of the great dividing range about 210km southwest of brisbane the granite belt subverts the southeast queensland clichés of sun and surf. Rising up to 1 200 metres above sea level queensland s granite belt region is home to some of australia s most dramatic scenery and offers surprises at every turn of the new england highway between stanthorpe and tenterfield. Take a road trip through queensland s granite belt to discover some of the country s most dramatic scenery and best cool climate wines.

See 4 810 tripadvisor traveller reviews of 53 granite belt restaurants and search by cuisine price location and more. Sign petition to help support our case for a new granite belt council the data that underpins the queensland treasury corporation qtc report is incorrect as it does not adhere to the basic principle of the local government act 2009. Granite belt wine country queensland.