Top Things to do in Granite Belt
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Top 9 Sights & Landmarks in Granite Belt, Queensland
Discover the best top things to do in Granite Belt, Australia including Donnelly's Castle, Granite Belt Christmas Farm, Suttons Juice Factory, Aloomba Lavender Farm, Mount Marlay Lookout, The Red Bridge, Ashbern Farms, Ballandean Pyramid, Stanthorpe Uniting Church.
Restaurants in Granite Belt
1. 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.
2. Granite Belt Christmas Farm
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 58 reviews
Step through the doors and capture the magic of Christmas in our Mistletoe Boutique Christmas Store. Taste, Indulge and Enjoy our extensive range of Belgian Chocolates which are all made onsite. Enjoy marshmallow moustaches with our famous cup of Hot Chocolate. Explore and feed Santa's animals, including Rudolph the Red Nose Reindeer! We are proud growers of 11,000 Real Christmas Trees.
Reviewed By beckchur
What a lovely way to spend a morning in the week before Christmas. We met some beautiful animals and fed them. Some people were picking out a Christmas tree. There was delicious Belgian hot chocolate and the most glorious Christmas shop - full of decorations, ornaments and pressies. Great concept guys - I'll be back with kids next Christmas.
3. Suttons Juice Factory
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 517 reviews
Reviewed By SammyB223 - Brisbane, Australia
A visit to Sutton’s Juice Factory should definitely be on your agenda if you’re visiting or staying in the Granite Belt. In addition to lovely grounds and a wonderful range of Apple Juice and Juice-adjacent products you can sample and purchase, Sutton’s also features a cafe where you can get a really nice lunch. Showcasing local produce, the menu is both appealing and reasonably priced. I enjoyed a delicious beef pie that was accompanied by a lovely garden salad and side pasta salad. My partner gobbled up her pork and apple sausage roll, served with a side salad and coleslaw. We bought a bottle of chilled juice to share, and finished with a slice of their famous apple pie. At the end of or trip we purchased a box of 8 bottles of a variety of apple juices to gift to friends and family. Visiting Sutton’s is a real treat, an the quintessential Stanthorpe experience. There’s plenty of parking, good food, and the opportunity to support a terrific local business!
4. 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.
5. Mount Marlay Lookout
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 34 reviews
Reviewed By Brykel111 - Surfers Paradise, Australia
Enjoyed visiting the lookout to get our bearings over Stanthorpe. Also took our mountain bikes and tried one of the trails at the base of Mount Marley which were fun. Lovely place to visit.
6. The Red Bridge
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 10 reviews
Reviewed By scottbeesley86 - Stanthorpe, Australia
Red Bridge has been a great place to go for as long as I've lived in Stanthorpe. When I was a kid there wasn't a footpath that led all the way there, you had do follow a bush track. The footpath they have now is always a pleasant little stroll. Once you get there it's a great spot to explore around with the kids. Plenty of rocks to climb around on and water to throw rock in and whatnot. There's also a great bush track (Shauns way I think it's called) that heads up towards Mt Marley. It comes out at Finney's Lane. From there you can also find 'humble way' which is more of a bike track that will take you to the base of Mt Marley. Plenty of spots for a picnic in there. Red bridge itself is a great spot to go to feel like you're in the middle of no-where while still being close to town. Also really great whenever the steam train comes to town as you can watch it go over the big bridge. It's also very pretty at sunset.
7. Ashbern Farms
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 3 reviews
Ashbern Farms Stanthorpe grows strawberries from October to May. Pick your own fresh from the patch or choose packed strawberries from the farm shop. Strawberry treats like and coffees are available. Closed on Public Holidays and closed June to September.
8. Ballandean Pyramid
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 8 reviews
Reviewed By Brykel111 - Surfers Paradise, Australia
We were told about this place by friends before we visited the Stanthorpe / Ballandean area. it took us about 6 days of driving up and down the A15 before we spotted from the highway. We managed to find the side road where you can view this pyramid up close. Amazing feat completed (I believe) by one man. Interesting sight and forms part of some unusual photos in our collection of this area.
