7 Nature & Parks in Granite Belt That You Shouldn't Miss

August 1, 2021 Matilde Konrad

Discover the best top things to do in Granite Belt, Australia including Girraween National Park, Lawdogs Australia, The Granite Belt, Donnelly's Castle, Storm King Dam, Glenlyon Dam Tourist Park, Girraween National Park.
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1. Girraween National Park

Pyramids Road, Ballandean, Queensland Australia +61 7 3227 8185 [email protected] http://www.derm.qld.gov.au/parks/girraween/
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5.0 based on 363 reviews

Girraween National Park

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. Lawdogs Australia

335 Church Rd, The Summit, Stanthorpe, Queensland 4377 Australia +61 467 255 337 [email protected] http://www.lawdogsaustralia.com.au
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5.0 based on 191 reviews

Lawdogs Australia

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.

Reviewed By Keith83 - Perth, Australia

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.

3. The Granite Belt

Stanthorpe, Queensland Australia +61 412 579 341
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4.5 based on 230 reviews

The Granite Belt

Reviewed By zzrbell - Brisbane, Australia

We stayed in Stanthorpe with family to explore the Granite Belt area. I gather so named because of all the boulders and rocks in the area. It has come a long way! Great food and world class wines as well as amazing local produce. Plenty to see and do from parks to antique shops and history. Start with the visitor information centre in Stanthorpe. Lots of accommodation options as well. We chose a farm cottage near town. A great place to spend a few days.

4. Donnelly's Castle

Amiens Road, Stanthorpe, Queensland 4380 Australia
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4.5 based on 93 reviews

Donnelly's Castle

Reviewed By Ginges_revenge - Brisbane, Australia

This was one of my favourite spots for the weekend. Even though I am in my mid 40's, it made me feel like a kid again, exploring through the amazing rock formation that is Donnelly's castle. Its a bit of trek out of the center of Stanthorpe (20 mins approx. but is well worth the drive. There is a lookout on top which is an easy walk up a gentle slope with a few stairs onto a large granite outcrop which is fenced for safety. Even though all the other boulders you can fall off of. Bit of a laugh that. Anyway, its history is of supporting a place of bushrangers to hide out in, most notably Captain Thunderbolt (AKA Frederick Wordsworth Ward) in the mid 1800's. There is a great picnic area there, small car park, some wood fire BBQ's, a council toilet as well. It would make a great area for a visit, lunch and some exploring.

5. Storm King Dam

Eukey Road, Stanthorpe, Queensland 4380 Australia http://www.queensland.com/en-US/attraction/storm-king-dam
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4.0 based on 39 reviews

Storm King Dam

Reviewed By magoolie62 - Brisbane, Australia

The park is located in an area in the Darling Downs Region of the Great Dividing Range about 12000m above sea level. Situated on the Granit Belt with fine winery's and culinary delights. if your a star gazer you will be delighted. Just love this place and definitely going back. We stayed in our caravan, although friends did stay in the cabins and said they were quaint and well maintained. I found the facilities extremely clean and easily accessed as I am on a scooter at the moment due to surgery. If your one for adventure or just chilling out this is the place to be. You can canoe in the dam, take leisurely strolls and check out the wild life. What a great place for a get together. The care takers of the park organised a minibus with a local driver who new the area very well. About 11 of us took the tour and saved $$$$. OMG visiting the wineries is a must do.

6. Glenlyon Dam Tourist Park

Glenlyon Dam Rd, Stanthorpe, Queensland 4380 Australia +61 2 6737 5266 [email protected] http://www.tenterfieldtourism.com.au/business-details.php?bid=13
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3.5 based on 11 reviews

Glenlyon Dam Tourist Park

Reviewed By NeilS3144

My family and I have been regular visitors for more than thirty years. The fishing can be challenging when the conditions don't suit the fish, but is most often very rewarding. Plenty of bird life for the non-fishing members of the party or for the hours spent around camp. Plenty of kangaroos too. The sunsets are often spectacular. The owners have always been very friendly and nobody knows the local area or the fishing better than Brian. A Great Outdoors Experience

7. Girraween National Park

Pyramids Rd, Ballandean, Queensland 4382 Australia
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5.0 based on 1 reviews

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