Discover the best top things to do in Granite Belt, Australia including Girraween National Park, Pyramids Road Wines, Lawdogs Australia, Tobin Winery, Granite Highlands Maxi Tours, Stanthorpe Tours, Casley Mount Hutton Winery, Filippo's Tours, Wine Discovery Tours, Twisted Gum Wines.
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5.0 based on 363 reviews
Spent a few mornings exploring here. I was lucky to see so many wildflowers and even though it was very dry the vegetation is coming back after the fires. Lots of bird life and kangaroos.
5.0 based on 90 reviews
Our vineyard was planted in 1999 and since then we have progressively increased our production to meet demand. We are two ex school teachers who made a tree change to the Granite Belt to grow grapes, make wine and open a cellar door. It’s a hands-on operation as all processes are completed by the two of us on site. We skillfully create regional wines that exhibit strong varietal fruit characters.
This winery is celebrating 20 years in 2019 and it is always worth a visit. You might be welcomed by their winery dog Ralph or by the smiling faces of Sue and Warren - but you will always get a warm welcome. We recently returned with a 2006 bottle of their Bernie’s Blend (named after Warren’s dad) and man it had aged well!! So buy some to drink now and some to put away - you won’t regret it!! Beautiful location near the Girraween National Park - so lovely scenery on the way (but watch out for the local kangaroos).
5.0 based on 191 reviews
Public shows now permanently CLOSED. Kindly resist the urge to leave a bad review because you didn't look up trading hours first. Australian first working dog kennel open to the public for 1 hour sit down shows of law enforcement dog demonstrations and training. Visitors see training and demonstrations from protection, detection and agility dogs in an intimate experience under cover, seated behind a safety fence. There are often chances to be involved with puppy patting or helping hide training packages for the detection dogs to find. Lawdogs Australia also manages onsite the Truffle Discovery Centre Stanthorpe which includes guided tours of the Truffiere, truffle detection dog training area, truffle dog hunts, interactive gallery and tastings of truffle products. The gift shop and gallery is a foodies paradise including locally made truffle infused oils, honeys, salts, mustards and sauces as well local, regional and globally sourced artisan food products. Tastings are complimentary.
Had a great experience at the Lawdogs with both the truffle hunt and the dogs show. Really know how to share their knowledge of both with visitors and excellent service for all the staff. Very passionate about their involvement with the dogs and the treatment of rescue dogs.
5.0 based on 101 reviews
At Tobin Wines, we talk about growing our wine, rather than making the wine. Our winemaking philosophy is undeniably ‘old world’, all respect is paid to the vineyard, the vine, and the pursuit of perfection in grape quality, with little if any reverence paid to the winemaker or winemaking process. Each grape variety is given the spotlight to truly reveal its own unique flavour. “No wine maker is gifted enough to make those wonderful flavours & aromas all of the work happens out there, in the vineyard” Adrian Tobin The production of our wine is limited to between 100 to 160 cases of each varietal every year. Our Limited Edition wines express their origins in the rugged and majestic landscape of the Granite Belt making them truly unique.
Easter: a busy time in any wine-producing area! Easter Monday was however a little bit quieter in Ballandean, near Stanthorpe, on the Granite Belt. Having been advised of several notable wine-tasting opportunities in the region by a Brisbane-based connoisseur, we booked a tasting for eight of us at Tobin Wines. What an experience! Expecting a quick 30-40-minute visit, with time for at least one other winery before sunset drinks, we actually left after 2½ hours!!! Adrian, the owner, winemaker Ian and his wife Sarah, were outstanding in presenting their fabulous wines. We were offered fresh glasses for each taste … and they were more than just the little sipping taste poured by many wineries … the pours were generous, more than enough to get a really decent appreciation of each of their delicious wines. There were lots of stories about wine, wine production, the cultivation, the climate, the pitfalls, history, what to look for, an extended visit backstage, and down to the old shed, full of history, and with an original concrete wine press from 1949. And, unlike several other wineries, tasting at Tobin Wines is at no cost … although they are SO good, you are unlikely to leave without a purchase! We had been told that Tobin wines were good. They are not. The wines are GREAT, the wines are FANTASTIC, the wines are truly SPLENDID! Adrian is a perfectionist, and obviously a stickler for quality wines, which Ian produces, very obviously aiming for precision and perfection. Adrian, Ian and Sarah’s passion for what they do is so very plain to see and feel, dedicated to producing, as their website says, “premium, limited edition, hand-crafted wines.” We did not walk out empty-handed! … and we will go back!!!
5.0 based on 208 reviews
Stanthorpe Winery Tours for everyone! Join us on our fun and informative tours throughout the Granite Belt – sampling from a variety of award winning wines and learning more about our great region! We take pride in offering you friendly, country hospitality, as we visit wineries from a choice of over 45 cellar doors . Your enjoyment of our tours is most important to us and we look forward to ensuring your experience of the Granite Belt wineries is a happy one. Air conditioned, comfortable and modern tour buses ensure you a smooth trip all the way. Wheelchair friendly bus now available!
5.0 based on 85 reviews
Stanthorpe Tours specialises in private day and half-day wine and food tours around Stanthorpe and the Granite Belt Region. Our vehicles can accommodate a couple, who want an intimate tour, up to a group of 10 family or friends. We will transport you in comfort across this beautiful undiscovered wine country for a breath-taking and fun day out. Take in the beautiful countryside in complete luxury and allow us to take care of everything while you enjoy boutique vineyards, discover magical locations, and meet unforgettable characters. Stanthorpe Tours is the perfect choice for the perfect day out.
5.0 based on 37 reviews
I’ve only very recently started drinking wine and Sonya was more than accommodating, taking me and my partner through the whole process and explaining the wines, taste and the winemaking process. Very informative and friendly. Definitely worth visiting.
5.0 based on 185 reviews
Stanthorpe Tours with Filippos, the tour specialists, are for people who enjoy great wine, great food and a great day out on the Granite Belt near Stanthorpe. Discover the famous wineries, craft brewery and special places of interest, whilst enjoying great company old and new friends. All our drivers are courteous and knowledgeable in the Stanthorpe South East Queensland area. We are based in an area central to several national parks, over a 100 specialist accommodation services, over 50 wineries, and many fresh fruit and vegetable producers. By travelling with a Filippos Tour, you can be sure to see the best of what's on offer.
5.0 based on 99 reviews
Wine Discovery Tours provides a personalised tour of the unique Granite Belt wine region, with a focus on customer service, luxury and comfort. Enjoy tasting the distinctive wines of the Granite Belt, while taking in the beautiful landscape and learning a little about what makes this region unique. Relax, unwind in comfort and leave the driving to us. Our class leading Volkswagen Multivan has seating for 6 passengers with tri-zone air conditioning, tinted windows and dual wide-access doors, ensuring a spacious and comfortable ride. Enjoy a great day out with friends, or surprise someone special with an intimate tour just for two.
5.0 based on 37 reviews
At Twisted Gum Wines we craft small quantities of premium quality single vineyard wines from our hand-tended dry grown Granite Belt vineyard. You will receive a warm welcome when you visit our stylish cellar door, located in a classic 1920's Queenslander with wrap-around verandahs on three sides, with views to the vineyards and hills beyond. Our cellar door is open weekends 10am to 4pm and also by appointment. Come experience our full flavoured crisp white wines, our hugely popular Pink Moscato and our signature deep inky-purple red wines - you are sure to find something to excite your palate. Twisted Gum Cottage Twisted Gum Cottage is the perfect place to spend the weekend when you are visiting the Granite Belt. This friendly 1920's farm cottage is located in the centre of our vineyard. It has a beautiful outlook, a toasty wood fire, three generous bedrooms and much more.
We thoroughly enjoyed our wine tasting with the owners of this beaut little winery in Ballandean. Twisted Gum's wines are also splendid - we bought a few cases. Highly recommend booking a tasting.
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