Along the way you’ll a range of playgrounds, picnic and BBQ areas as well as get to see some of the town’s local birds. Some of the behaviours you may see including barking on command, finding hidden scents and behaviours related to arresting suspects.
Don’t leave without a wander through the vineyards!Yet another great place for families is Ridgemill Estate Wines. At Jamworks they make around 87 different products from a variety of great local produce found around the Granite Belt.If you’re hungry, it’s also an excellent spot for lunch and dog friendly too!One of our favourite things to do when we travel is to go on the hunt for local street art and so we were pleased when we got an insider tip that Stanthorpe has it’s own gorgeous street art.
Located on the New England Highway 223 km from Brisbane via Warwick, 56 km north of Tenterfield and 811 m above sea level, Stanthorpe is unusually cool for Queensland. : If your family is up for a longer walk, combine the Granite Arch walk with the walk to the Pyramid, which includes the area’s most famous attraction – Balancing Rock. Things to Do in Stanthorpe, Australia: See Tripadvisor's 2,302 traveler reviews and photos of Stanthorpe attractions. As well as apple pie, other products made here are apple juices, sparkling apple cider and a range of preserves. There is a range of great have activity corners for the kids to hang out in while the parents partake in wine tasting or even encourage families to wander through the vineyards where you can all see the grapes growing.The wineries we visited and found super family friendly are below. Along the walk, you’ll see some cool rock formations (including the Granite Arch) and secret caves, as well as the lovely Bald Rock Creek.
Stanthorpe, Queensland: Travel guide and things to do For full functionality of this site it is necessary to enable JavaScript. Follow Jacobsens Road for 1.7km until you reach the giant pyramid on the right. 20 Incredible Things To Do In Stanthorpe Wine and Dine. It’s also the perfect place to get warmed up with a seriously rich cup of European style hot chocolate – they have over 20 different hot chocolate flavours to choose from!There is so much chocolate to choose from here and there perfect place to indulge after a morning of bushwalking in Girraween National Park.The kids will also love sitting at one of the tables by the chook pen so they can watch the chooks run about while they enjoy their morning tea.Make sure you plan a visit to Wallanagarra Railway Station around lunchtime so you can enjoy a great value lunch at the Wallangarra Railway Cafe. Things to do near Stanthorpe with kids Here you will find old farm machinery, fire engines and a WWI display. , you can sit down and try the various yummy apple products at the Suttons Juice Factory and Cidery Cafe, or purchase from their store and take your goods home to eat later. Eventually, with the new coastal train line, train services stopped coming through Wallangarra by 1997 with now only the odd tourist train passing through.Today you can stroll around the gorgeous old station which has the state border running right through the middle. From this point it is anywhere from 7 to 20 km along rough 4WD tracks to campsites along the river.
We had lots of laughs feeding these greedy little animals! To help with planning your Stanthorpe itinerary, I’ve also provided this hand map below which shows you where all the different attractions are. Nevertheless, the exterior of Castle Glen is well worth checking out, no doubt the kids will enjoy seeing the large medieval style ‘faux’ castle.We all loved this place and there were plenty of families with little ones while we were there and it was clear that all the kids were having a great time climbing over the large boulders and going in and out of the caves. Centred around the town of Stanthorpe, at 1000m above sea level, the Granite Belt is one of Australia’s highest wine regions. The luxe villas and glamping tents are nestled away just a five-minute drive away from the center of town and feel delightfully secluded. Sutton pies are so popular that they cook up to 800kgs of apples onsite every week! Best to double check opening hours via their website.If you happen to visit Stanthorpe between October and May, then head to Ashbern Farm for some strawberry picking. Things to Do in Stanthorpe, Southern Downs Region: See Tripadvisor's 2,305 traveller reviews and photos of Stanthorpe attractions. In the Summer months, families can escape the heat and humidity, which is common in other Queensland tourist destinations.
There is also the Jersey Girls Cafe on site where you can try their fantastic Ploughman’s lunch which comes with cheese, bread or crackers, relishes, eggs and cured meat. Here there are 3 different mazes of varying degree of difficulty. Stanthorpe is one of the many areas that are directly affected by the tragic Australian drought. Lawdogs Australia is Australia’s first privately owned dog training kennel which is open to the public.The whole family will love coming to see the puppies and adult dogs demonstrating different aspects of their training during this hour long live sit down show – one of the best e! Daily (except Tuesdays and Wednesdays) from 9 am to 5 pm, open daily during school holidays and closed during the month of February. : This is a popular family walk which is just 1.6km return, taking around 30 minutes to complete. The pathway eventually meets up with the Red Bridge.While not actually red anymore, the Red Bridge is a gorgeous old historic railway bridge and well worth checking out. This walk is 3.6km return and you’ll need to allow around 90 minutes to 2 hours to complete. Stanthorpe is only about a 30 minutes drive from the NSW border.The best way to get to Stanthorpe is by car.