Top Things to do in Ballandean
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What to do and see in Ballandean, Queensland: The Best Free Things to do
Discover the best top things to do in Ballandean, Australia including Girraween National Park, Tobin Winery, Twisted Gum Wines, Symphony Hill Winery, Aventine Winery, Ballandean Estate Wines, Washpool Farm Soaperie, Granite Ridge Wines - Cellar Door & Fergie's Hill Cottage, Rumbalara Estate Wines, Golden Grove Estate.
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1. Girraween National Park
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 363 reviews
Reviewed By YasumiE
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.
2. Tobin Winery
Overall Ratings
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.
Reviewed By 977marjorieg - Yealand Conyers, United Kingdom
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!!!
3. Twisted Gum Wines
Overall Ratings
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.
Reviewed By ComeOnRetirement - Brisbane, Australia
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.
4. Symphony Hill Winery
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 98 reviews
Reviewed By J8627LLjuliah
Fabulous cellar door - the owner is hilarious (as is the menu) and the wine is delicious. Highly recommend the sauvignon blanc (or Savi B as it's known), the prosecco and the temperanillo - YUM!
5. Aventine Winery
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 25 reviews
Reviewed By N9733WHkevinb - Burleigh Waters, Australia
We visited this delightful winery on our day long tour with Granite Highlands Maxi Tours and it was the highlight of our day, the wines were stunning, both whites and reds, plus the exceptional Sparkling Shiraz , we left the place with lighter wallets and wines that we look forward to consuming in our home environment and will be ordering more. The hosts Deb and Robert were knowledgeable and imparted some of that to our group of 12 who tried nearly all the wines on offer (all 12 purchased wines here) a first for the day, and we were on our 5th vineyard out of 6. Can't recommend this place highly enough, the quality on offer for a reasonable price was an eye opener for us, we will be back .
6. Ballandean Estate Wines
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 166 reviews
Reviewed By gregj808 - Brisbane, Australia
A very relaxed environment but the food was on par with anything in Brisbane. A lovely set of choices on the menu and not limited to the usual fare you can sometimes get outside the metropolitan areas. The staff were friendly and attentive and knew the menu in terms of sourcing etc. Loved the wines and genuinely and pleasantly surprised with the quality and the price - extraordinary value given the quality. The Puglisi should be proud of this eterprise.
7. Washpool Farm Soaperie
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 74 reviews
All of our soaps, body and cleaning products are handmade from scratch onsite. Not only do we our natural handmade soaps available for you to browse and smell; but we also offer space for many local artisans to display and sell their wares.
Reviewed By Chrisste1 - Gold Coast, Australia
We where staying in Stanthorpe, and had not been for a long while. My wife was running low on her lip balm, so we visited Washpool. My wife says they make the best lip balm, it works very well, and the fact you do not need to use much it last for a long time. The shop is amazing, filled with the fresh smells from the different soaps etc. The staff give first class service and are always willing to give very good advice. If your looking for excellent products with unprecedented customer service then give Washpool a visit
8. Granite Ridge Wines - Cellar Door & Fergie's Hill Cottage
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 17 reviews
Reviewed By andrewtanyadawson - Brisbane, Australia
These guys have my favourite chardonnay and cream liqueurs. Small cellar door so you get full attention and no need to fight any big bus tours. Always great to drop in.
9. Rumbalara Estate Wines
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 38 reviews
Reviewed By L2654BOpaulr - Newcastle, Australia
Great little winery with down to earth unpretentious wines to enjoyed at all times. Generally low in preservatives, so less headache!! The host friendly, knowledgeable, and willing to take the time to make our wine tasting a pleasant event. Went home with 6 mixed bottles - happy to provide a highly positive review for this little boutique winery.
10. Golden Grove Estate
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 43 reviews
A family owned and operated winery. A warm welcome awaits you in the cellar door. Award winning wines available for tasting and our staff are always ready to help to satisfy your palate. A leader in Alternative varieties.
Reviewed By NigelR206
Small select menu of around 4 starters 4 entrees 4 mains and a few desserts. The fennel and asparagus fritter entree was tasty and a nice size. I had the slow cooked lamb rump with sweet potato and kalamata mash. Really nice flavours. Companions had one of each of the other mains - salmon, a meatballs in sweet n sour on garlic mash and Moroccan chicken skewers with tahini rice. All were well satisfied. Priced around $25 each main. The accompanying wines produced at the winery were all very drinkable - we ended up buying more of the Rose to take home. Glass prices were really reasonable at $5-$7!!!
