Top Things to do in Southern Downs Region
Top 9 Hidden Gems Things to do in Southern Downs Region, Queensland
Discover the best top things to do in Southern Downs Region, Australia including Casley Mount Hutton Winery, Filippo's Tours, Granite Belt Bicycle Tours & Hire, Donnelly's Castle, Boireann Winery, The Granite Belt Maze, Truffle Discovery Centre Stanthorpe, Granite Belt Brewery, Aloomba Lavender Farm.
Restaurants in Southern Downs Region
1. Casley Mount Hutton Winery
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 37 reviews
Reviewed By Ranga_23490
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.
2. Filippo's Tours
Overall Ratings
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.
3. Granite Belt Bicycle Tours & Hire
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 128 reviews
Granite Belt Bicycle Tours provide you with top quality bicycles for hire allowing you to take in the beauty of the region at the pace it’s meant to be seen -- Yours! Not sure where to go? Take one of our guided tours and we'll show you some great places to visit. We aim to offer you great, value-for-money leisure cycling through this scenic region of Queensland. Discover everything from boutique wineries, vineyards, gourmet produce, fruit orchards and much more while out on your ride.
4. Donnelly's Castle
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 93 reviews
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. Boireann Winery
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 21 reviews
Reviewed By rogerh986
On our last visit to Oz the only wine we took home was from Boireann. Peter has since retired and the vineyard is being run by Brad. We tasted some 2016 and, from the barrel, some 2017. The place is in good hands, Peter is still taking an interest and the wine seemed rounder. We will go home with a couple of bottles each of their Bordeaux blend, tannat, and a superb blend of nebbiolo and barbero they call simply rosso.
6. The Granite Belt Maze
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 36 reviews
Reviewed By thriftyfamilytravels - Brisbane, Australia
The kids will love this place - mazes, mini golf and some fun things to play with! There are three different mazes here all with varying degrees of difficulty. Plus for an extra challenge you can solve a riddle which will be provided to you on arrival. Around the property are some great little props which are fun for different photos and there is also a good little 9 hole mini golf course too. The staff are super friendly and there is a small kiosk selling drinks and snacks too. This is a great place for families to visit while in Stanthorpe.
7. Truffle Discovery Centre Stanthorpe
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 38 reviews
Yes we are open! - Wednesdays and Weekends 10am to 3.30pm. No Bookings Required - Free Entry. The Truffle Discovery Centre unearths all that is truffles with information, products, interactive exhibits and the only open to the public Truffiere viewing in Queensland. Tastings are complimentary and we dare you stop at just one! We now host Granite Belt Gourmet for all your non truffle jams, chutneys, sauces and other gourmet goodies.
Reviewed By antoons2021 - Jimboomba, Australia
We just had an AMAZING learning & tasting experience with Bev & Ray. Would highly recommend that you visit. With 2 bags full we left as happy customers and will definitely be back. Thank you so much cannot wait for our truffle pasta for dinner. Cherrie, Anton, Bruce & Coral ❤️????
8. Granite Belt Brewery
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 91 reviews
Open everyday from 10am, Granite Belt Brewery lets you experience a working brewery in action. Watch our brewers hard at work from our viewing lounge or enquire about joining a guided brewery tour.Sample the range of our locally and preservative free beers. With onsite accommodation, restaurant & bar, Granite Belt Brewery is the perfect place to VISIT - STAY - UNWIND.
Reviewed By 553melissaj
We had an awesome relaxed time at the brewery. We enjoyed the guided brewery tour and spend the whole afternoon on the peaceful deck with great beer and tasty food. We even got a complimentary goodie- was a perfect day. Highly recommended! Thank you
9. Aloomba Lavender Farm
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 109 reviews
Reviewed By Poodlesrulehere - Canungra, Australia
A great little place for afternoon tea, and the lady who runs it is so friendly, we asked her to join us. The shop has lots of pretty and interesting things available, and the gardens are beautiful. They have RV parking and overnight stays available. Certainly worth a look.
