EXPLORE THE
Granite Belt Vineyards
Located at 1000 metres above sea level, Queensland’s capital of cool is only three hours drive from either Brisbane or the Gold Coast. Served by the New England Highway, this is the only place in Queensland that offers four distinctive seasons. This premier wine producing area also experiences unique growing and ripening conditions, unlike elsewhere in Australia. The combination of cool weather and decomposed granite soils produces outstanding wines and a very diverse range of food. Wine production in and around Stanthorpe represents more than 60% of all Queensland production and the region is home to almost 50 winery cellar doors.
The southern and eastern border of the Granite Belt region is formed by the QLD/NSW border; to the North it stretches to Dalveen (south of Warwick) and west it encompasses the superfine Traprock wool country. Stanthorpe is the heart of the Granite Belt offering a range of diverse wine food experiences, pamper products, boutique accommodation and access to some magnificent national parks, including Girraween and Sundown. There are a number of self drive trails, or you can reserve your place on a professionally guided tour. Winter’s frosty Brass Monkey Season is the peak tourist time, followed by Primavera – the spring season of events including the Australian Small Winemakers Show. Summer offers cool mountain temperatures and a feast of fresh produce and in the autumn the glorious colours of the changing season provide a visual treat.
Granite Belt Wineries

3 SUTTON LANE, BALLANDEAN QLD 4380
Andelas Estate
Andelas Estate was established in the 1930?s and grows Chardonnay, Verdelho, Merlot, and Tempranillo.
354 SUNDOWN RD, BALLANDEAN QLD 4382
Ballandean Estate Wines
Ballandean Estate Wines began in the 1930?s and produce a wide range of award winning wine varietals such as Fiano, Sylvaner, Durif, Nebbiolo, Viognier, Malbec, Jaquez, Sapervi, Shiraz, and Sauvignon Blanc.
22 CAVES RD, STANTHORPE QLD 4380
Banca Ridge Winery
Banca Ridge is located in the Queensland College of Wine Tourism and provides a rich and varied training experience for budding viticulturists, winemakers and tourism specialists. Currently growing Marsanne, Merlot, Semillon, Shiraz, Petit Verdot, Chardonnay, Verdelho, Tempranillo, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Pinot Noir.
41 HICKLING LN, WYBERBA QLD 4382
Girraween Estate
Originally known as Bald Mountain Wines, Girraween Wines have been producing wines for over 30 years. They are currently producing Shiraz, Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, and Sauvignon Blanc varieties and blends.
337 SUNDOWN RD, BALLANDEAN QLD 4382
Golden Grove Estate
Golden Grove Estate Vineyard and Winery, is situated in the highlands of the Ballandean Valley, in the heart of Queensland’s premier wine district, the Granite Belt. The high altitude of 820 metres and cool summer climate make the area ideal for the growing of classic wine grape varieties and production of fine wines.
2271 EUKEY RD, BALLANDEAN QLD 4382
Hidden Creek Winery
At almost 1000 metres elevation and established in 1989, Hidden Creek
produce hand crafted wines that are unique to their vineyard site. Besides
the mainstream varieties of Shiraz, Merlot and Chardonnay, Hidden Creek
are firm champions of the alternative varieties such as Verdelho and
Tempranillo.
292 MOUNT STIRLING RD, GLEN APLIN QLD 4381
Jester Hill Wines
Established in 1993, Jester Hill produce estate grown Petit Verdot, Sangiovese, Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, Verdelho, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Shiraz, and recent addition Roussane.
2370 EUKEY ROAD, BALLANDEAN QLD 4382
Just Red Wines
Specialising in red wines and producing Shiraz, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Tannant, and some Viognier for blending.
25 WYBERBA LAND, OFF PYRAMIDS ROAD, WYBERBA QLD 4382
Pyramids Road Wines
Named after ‘The Pyramids’ granite outcrops in Girraween National Park and handcrafting wines from Shiraz, Mourvedre, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Verdelho, and Chardonnay
218 DONGES RD, BROADWATER QLD 4380
Ridgemill Estate
Initially established in 1998 growing Cabernet Sauvignon, Shiraz, Chardonnay, and Merlot, then expanding into varieties that the Granite Belt is becoming known for – Tempranillo, Sapervari, Verdelho, and Viognier.
32 LN CNR AMIENS ROAD AND BRADLEY, BRADLEY LN, AMIENS QLD 4380
Robert Channon Wines
First planted in 1998, a last minute shipping error found the Channon’s planting Verdelho instead of Chardonnay as originally planned. This is now their signature wine and they also produce Chardonnay, Pinot Gris, Pinot Noir, Shiraz, and Cabernet Sauvignon.
4352, 61 SAVINA RD, SEVERNLEA QLD 4381
Savina Lane Wines
Opening their cellar door in 2015, Savina Lane have vines ranging from 40 year old Shiraz to newer plantings of Fiano, Viognier, Tempranillo, and Graciano
850-938 MOUNT COTTON RD, MOUNT COTTEN QLD 4165
Sirromet Wines
Opening in 2000, Sirromet is one of the largest wine producers in Queensland. Grapes are grown in Redlands (Mt Cotton) and the Granite Belt with a wide selection of varieties grown: Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Tempranillo, Nebbiolo, Shiraz, Petit Verdot, Chambourcin, Viognier, Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Semillon, Pinot Gris, and Verdelho
291 GRANITE BELT DR, THULIMBAH QLD 4376
Summit Estate
Established in 1997 by a group of families, Summit Estate produce a large variety of wines with European influences – Tempranillo, Malbec, Monastrelli, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Shiraz, Pinot Noir, Grenache, Verdelho, Marsanne, Chardonnay, Viognier, and Muscat.
2017 EUKEY RD, BALLANDEAN QLD 4382
Symphony Hill Wines
Established for more than a decade and concentrating on limited production vintages, you can find wines made from Semillon, Chardonnay, Verdelho, Tempranillo, Shiraz, Merlot, and Cabernet Sauvignon grapes.
34 RICCA RD, BALLANDEAN QLD 4382
Tobin Wines
Using dry grown viticulture (no irrigation), the grape varieties grown are Verdelho, Semillon, Chardonnay, Black Muscat, Shiraz, and Cabernet Sauvignon
2253 EUKEY RD, BALLANDEAN QLD 4382
Twisted Gum Wines
Using dry grown viticulture (no irrigation), the grape varieties grown are Verdelho, Semillon, Chardonnay, Black Muscat, Shiraz, and Cabernet Sauvignon.
25 TURNER RD, SEVERNLEA QLD 4380
Whiskey Gully Wines
Established as a vineyard in 1997, the property and house has a settlers history back to the 1870?s. Shiraz, Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, and Colombard are the grape varieties grown.