""BRASS MONKEY COUNTRY"" Stanthorpe by balhannah

Stanthorpe Travel Guide: 36 reviews and 54 photos

A little bit about....STANTHORPE

Stanthorpe's early history was built on tin mining, then over time the fruit industry got going, and it is now known as...............

The APPLE & GRAPE CAPITAL OF QUEENSLAND

Many of these growers were of Italian origin.
Brisbaner's love to come here for the Vineyards and the Wines on offer.

It is also a chance to experience a "proper cold Winter"........
Yes, Stanthorpe, even though in Warm, Sunny, Queensland, sometimes has snow.
There are many B&B's, that advertise log fires, just a lovely way to spend a Winters' Day.

Perhaps you have guessed by now, "BRASS MONKEY SEASON IS WINTER!

Stanthorpe

DIFFERENT STANTHORPE EXPERIENCES

There is heaps to see & do here, and its not all Wine & Apples.

There are Olive groves, Lavendar farms, Homemade Chocolates, Cheese,
Pottery, Arts & Crafts, Jams, Ciders, Gardens, Berries, Cafes to enjoy, and
don't forget the biennial Apple & Grape Festival that is held over three
days in March every alternate year, the next one will be in 2012.
It is a celebration of the Granite Belt region's produce and booming wine industry.

Hotel in Stanthorpe's main street

Arriving in Stanthorpe on our 11,500 km road trip holiday, we find we have a few National parks to visit, and also a look around Stanthorpe.

We will go to
BALD ROCK NATIONAL PARK
AND THEN ONTO
GIRRAWEEN NATIONAL PARK

Remember, if you come in Winter, rug up!

Pros and Cons

Pros:Lots to see and do, so spend some time here.
Cons:Gets very cold for Queensland weather!
In a nutshell:Very interesting area with all the Granite!

Last visit to Stanthorpe: Oct 2012
Intro Updated Nov 25, 2012
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Reviews (20)

IN A NICE SETTING Hotels (1)

The Country Style tourist park is a campground, Caravan park, has on-site vans, and Motel Units. As we had our own... more travel advice

ENJOY THE BIRDLIFE Things to Do (16)

At the Caravan Park we were staying in near Stanthorpe, we happened to see these beautiful Parrots. They were fairly... more travel advice

THE BIG APPLE Things to Do (16)

If you are coming from Brisbane by car, you will know you are close to Stanthorpe when you see the Big Apple at... more travel advice

CROP PROTECTION Local Customs (1)

In the Stanthorpe area, it is Vineyards and Orchards you will see a lot of. The problem around here, is Stanthorpe often... more travel advice

Favorites (1)
SWIMMING POOL & TOILETS

Sports & Outdoors (1)
PLAY GOLF WITH THE KANGAROOS

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onedaysomewhere May 20, 2012 at 2:27 AM

Hope the Kangaroos keep out the way of the golf balls.
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toonsarah Feb 11, 2011 at 11:12 AM

Great tips - you've really captured the details of your walk well, and the views look spectacular!
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ViajesdelMundo Dec 18, 2010 at 8:04 AM

great photos and looks like a lovely day's hiking--loved these kinds when I was younger too! And I see you r the only one with Tips for this area on VT! a lot of good info for those wanting to hike the park
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ValbyDK Sep 28, 2010 at 12:35 AM

Great tips and photos. The view from the Bald Rock looks amazing. I would love to visit someday.
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thegreynomad Aug 29, 2010 at 1:18 PM

People from oversea's would love to play Golf with the Kangaroo's! Bald Rock looks like a mini Uluru.
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amandajayne81 Jul 6, 2010 at 7:35 PM

Great to have another Stanthorpe page. You have many lovely photos. You are definitely right about the Bald Rock descent-pretty scary if you take a tumble.
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Faiza-Ifrah Jul 5, 2010 at 4:53 PM

very nice pictures showing the rocks, landscape and birds (you have a keen eye for capturing them). i liked your warning tip - handy for any mountainous location.