Things to do in the Granite Belt

To chat face-to-face to a local about all the best things to see and do in the Granite Belt, step into a Visitor Information Centre. 

The heart of the Granite Belt is Queensland’s Big Apple, Stanthorpe. From the local café to the apple orchards, you’ll be welcomed like a friend here.

Dine at restaurants serving locally-sourced produce right on your plate, or step into the delis and farm stores to grab locally made cheese, chutneys and artisan products for a DIY picnic among the vines. 

The Granite Belt is home to Queensland’s burgeoning wine scene. From old Puglisi family wineries to newcomers making waves, and cellar doors located inside classic Queenslanders; out here it’s high altitude, but low attitude. 

Thanks to the region’s elevation, the Granite Belt is your chance to try Strange Bird wines: alternative drops you’ll be hard-pressed to find elsewhere in Australia. And you’re likely to leave the cellar door on a first-name basis with the whole crew. 

Once you’ve had your fill on the wine trail, grab your hiking boots and head for Girraween National Park. Shapeshifting prehistoric boulders that formed about 250 million years ago rise out of the landscape. Climb the Pyramid for sweeping views, or take a longer hike to explore the park. You won’t have seen anything like this before, we promise. 

Whether you’re craving a romantic wine-soaked weekender or an adventurous camping trip, make your way to the Granite Belt.