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2 Days · 1 Night · Granite Belt

Stanthorpe Wine Tour
Weekend

Australia's highest wine region, just 2.5 hours from Brisbane. Fifty boutique wineries, four distinct seasons, and cool-climate wines you won't find anywhere else. Your all-inclusive Granite Belt escape.

🚐 Mercedes Transfers 🍷 4–6 Wineries 🏨 Boutique Accommodation 🍽️ All Meals Included 📍 3 Pickup Points
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Vineyard rows at golden hour in the Granite Belt wine region near Stanthorpe Queensland
800 m+ Above Sea Level
★★★★★ 4.8 · 124 reviews
Why Stanthorpe?

Queensland's Best-Kept Wine Secret

While most of Australia's acclaimed wine regions sit in cooler southern states, Queensland quietly produces some of the country's most distinctive cool-climate wines — and Stanthorpe is where it all happens. Sitting at over 800 metres above sea level in the Southern Downs, the Granite Belt experiences four genuine seasons: spring frosts, warm summers perfect for berry picking, autumn harvests carpeted in gold and burnt orange, and winters cold enough to occasionally dust the vines with snow.

With over 50 boutique wineries and 38 cellar doors within a short drive of Stanthorpe township, the region offers something rare — genuine small-producer hospitality where you're as likely to meet the actual winemaker as you are their assistant. Our guided weekend tour is built entirely around that intimacy.

🏔️ 800 m+ altitude
🍇 50+ boutique wineries
🚐 2.5 hrs from Brisbane
❄️ Genuine cool climate
🌿 Strangebird alternative varieties
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    Zero Stress from Door to Door

    Luxury Mercedes coach from Brisbane, Gold Coast, or Sunshine Coast. Arrive relaxed and return safely — no one needs to be the designated driver.

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    Guided Access Most Visitors Miss

    Our guides have deep relationships with the cellar door teams. You'll taste wines and have conversations that simply aren't available to self-drive visitors.

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    Every Meal a Region Highlight

    Lunches at vineyard restaurants, a gourmet dinner with wine pairings, and a farm-gate breakfast — all featuring Granite Belt produce.

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All Included

Everything in One Price

One payment, zero surprises. Luxury transport, accommodation, all meals, tastings, on-board cheese platters, and a local expert guide — just bring yourself and an appetite.

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Luxury Mercedes Transfers
Return Mercedes coach from Brisbane (Roma Street), Gold Coast (Pacific Fair), and Sunshine Coast (Sunshine Plaza). Cheese platter and refreshments on board.
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Boutique Accommodation
One night in a handpicked Granite Belt B&B, country inn, or boutique motel. Upgrades to vineyard villas available on request.
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4–6 Winery Tastings
Guided tastings at award-winning and boutique cellar doors. Meet winemakers, explore barrel rooms, and taste alternative varieties not found elsewhere.
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All Meals Included
Two lunches, a gourmet dinner with wine pairings, and a farm-fresh breakfast. On-board cheese platters and local produce snacks throughout.
When to Visit

The Granite Belt — Four Seasons, Four Reasons

Unlike most of Queensland, Stanthorpe genuinely experiences all four seasons. Each one is worth visiting for a completely different reason.

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Spring
September – November

Apple blossoms, new-release wines, and ideal temperatures for vineyard walks and national park exploration. Crowds haven't yet arrived.

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Summer
December – February

Berry picking season, sunflower fields in bloom, and warm days in the clean elevated air. A complete contrast to coastal Queensland heat and humidity.

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Autumn ⭐ Our Pick
March – May

Harvest season. Falling leaves, hues of gold and burnt orange across the vines, grape picking action, and new-vintage releases direct from the barrel.

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Winter
June – August

Log fires, frost on the vines, and occasional light snow. The famous Jumpers & Jazz Festival in July transforms the town into something magical.

Your Weekend

The Full Stanthorpe Wine Tour Itinerary

Two days of wines, meals, and Granite Belt scenery — carefully curated but flexible to capture what's best in season on your specific weekend.

Day 1

Departure & Vineyard Adventure

Morning coach pickup · first cellar door · scenic lunch · barrel room · dinner

  • 07:00
    Coach pickup from Brisbane Roma Street / Gold Coast Pacific Fair / Sunshine Coast Sunshine Plaza. Cheese platter and refreshments served on board.
    Approx. 2.5–3 hr scenic drive through Southern Downs countryside
  • 10:30
    First cellar door — guided tasting of 4–6 cool-climate wines. Your guide introduces the region, the soils, and the stories behind each pour.
    Barrel room tour and winemaker conversation included
  • 12:30
    Vineyard lunch — two courses at an award-winning winery restaurant featuring local Granite Belt produce with optional wine pairing
  • 14:30
    Second & third cellar door — including a boutique craft brewery option and an estate specialising in Strangebird alternative varieties
    Time for wine purchases — we transport bottles safely
  • 17:00
    Check in to your boutique Granite Belt accommodation. Free time to freshen up and explore Stanthorpe township
  • 19:00
    Gourmet dinner at a celebrated local restaurant — matched Granite Belt wines, seasonal produce, relaxed paced dining
    Dinner is included; additional drinks from the wine list are at personal cost
Day 2

Markets, Final Tastings & Return

Breakfast · farmers' market · final cellar doors · vineyard lunch · return home

  • 08:00
    Farm-fresh breakfast at your accommodation, featuring locally sourced produce from Granite Belt growers
  • 09:30
    Stanthorpe Farmers' Market — seasonal fruit, artisan cheeses, local honey, preserves, and craft producers direct from their farms
    Time to sample and purchase — a highlight for food lovers
  • 11:30
    Final cellar door — the day's last guided tastings, with time to revisit your favourites from Day 1 and make considered purchases
    Your guide helps identify and pack wine for the journey home
  • 13:00
    Farewell lunch at a winery café or vine-side picnic setting (weather permitting)
  • 15:00
    Depart Stanthorpe for Brisbane, Gold Coast, and Sunshine Coast
    Scenic return drive — final cheese platter on board
  • Eve
    Arrive home at your pickup point, drop-offs in reverse departure order
The Wines

What You'll Taste on a Granite Belt Wine Tour

The Granite Belt is one of Australia's most exciting cool-climate wine regions. We prioritise small, owner-operated cellar doors — wines that tell the real story of place.

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Cool-Climate Shiraz & Cabernet

Powerful but refined reds with plush dark fruit, earthy spice, and exceptional bottle-ageing potential. The elevation produces a structure you simply don't find in warmer Queensland growing regions — both classic and more modern, lighter styles are represented at each cellar door.

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Chardonnay, Riesling & Verdelho

Bright stone fruit with crisp natural acidity on the Chardonnay; aromatic, floral, and refreshing Riesling; and Verdelho with that distinctive tropical fruit character unique to the Queensland altitude. These whites are the perfect contrast to the region's fuller reds.

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Strangebird Alternative Varieties

The Granite Belt is home to the Strangebird Wine Trail — dedicated boutique producers growing varieties almost entirely unique to Australia, including Savagnin, Pinotage, Tempranillo, Graciano, and Gewürztraminer. Many are only available at their cellar door and never reach retail shelves. A genuine discovery experience.

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Winemaker Meet & Greet

Barrel tastings, short winery tours, and unhurried conversations with the people who actually grew and made the wine. This kind of access is the defining difference between a guided Stanthorpe wine tour and showing up independently during a busy cellar door weekend.

Cellar Doors We Regularly Visit

Heritage Estate Wines

One of the region's most awarded estates, known for bold Shiraz and superb winemaker hospitality.

Ballandean Estate

Queensland's oldest family-owned winery — fourth-generation winemaking and an exceptional cellar door experience.

Ravens Croft Wines

Small-batch producers specialising in alternative varieties including the region's highly regarded Pinotage.

Girraween Estate Wines

Intimate tastings from the winemaking family, with seven wines and the kind of stories that make the trip memorable.

Savina Lane Wines

A Strangebird Wine Trail founding member, known for genuinely unusual varieties handled with extraordinary skill.

Symphony Hill Wines

Award-winning estate with beautiful grounds, a strong focus on sustainable viticulture, and exemplary cool-climate reds.

Cellar doors visited vary by season and availability. Private tours can specify preferred wineries at time of booking.

Departure Points

Three Convenient Pickup Locations

Exact times confirmed on booking. We stagger pickups to balance convenience and journey time for everyone on board.

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Brisbane
Roma Street Station
Approx. 7:00 AM
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Gold Coast
Pacific Fair Shopping Centre
Approx. 6:00 AM
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Sunshine Coast
Sunshine Plaza
Approx. 5:30–5:45 AM
From the Granite Belt

Scenes from Your Weekend

Vineyard rows stretching toward misty hills in the Granite Belt Stanthorpe Guided wine tasting at a Granite Belt cellar door Artisan cheese and produce platter at Stanthorpe farmers market Sunset over grapevines in the Granite Belt wine region Queensland Barrel room inside a boutique Stanthorpe winery on a guided tour
Guest Reviews

What Guests Say About Our Stanthorpe Wine Tour

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Absolutely loved the Stanthorpe wine tour weekend. The wineries were stunning and the guide's knowledge of every wine and producer was exceptional. The gourmet dinner was a genuine highlight — we're already planning our return trip.

Sarah M.

Brisbane · Autumn Weekend 2024

★★★★★

Everything was completely seamless — Mercedes transport, boutique accommodation, all meals, and the tastings. We visited wineries we'd never have found on a self-drive trip. The Strangebird alternative variety producers alone made the weekend worth it.

James P.

Gold Coast · Spring Weekend 2024

★★★★★

A perfect anniversary weekend. The sunset over the vines on Day 1 was genuinely one of the most beautiful things I've seen in Queensland. The winemaker at our final cellar door spent 45 minutes just talking to us. You can't buy that kind of experience on a self-drive tour.

Emma L.

Sydney · Winter Weekend 2024

Before You Go

What to Bring

We handle everything else — here's what to pack for a comfortable Granite Belt weekend.

Comfortable shoes for vineyard walks
Photo ID — 18+ required for tastings
Light layers for cool mornings & evenings
Sunscreen, sunglasses & a hat
Overnight bag with a change of clothes
Spending money for wine purchases at cellar door
Questions?

Stanthorpe Wine Tour — FAQ

Common questions before booking your Granite Belt wine weekend.

Everything. Return luxury Mercedes transfers from Brisbane, Gold Coast or Sunshine Coast, one night boutique accommodation, all meals (two lunches, a gourmet dinner with wine pairings, and breakfast), guided tastings at 4–6 Granite Belt wineries, on-board cheese platters, and a knowledgeable local guide throughout. No hidden costs.

Stanthorpe is approximately 220 kilometres southwest of Brisbane — around 2.5 to 3 hours by road through the beautiful Southern Downs countryside. Our Mercedes coach handles all the driving, so guests arrive relaxed and ready to begin the wine experience immediately on arrival.

We pick up from Brisbane Roma Street Station (approximately 7:00 AM), Gold Coast Pacific Fair (approximately 6:00 AM), and Sunshine Coast Sunshine Plaza (approximately 5:30–5:45 AM). Exact times are confirmed at booking. Return drop-offs follow the same locations in reverse order.

Yes. Private group bookings with fully tailored itineraries are popular for birthdays, anniversaries, hens' parties, and corporate retreats. You can choose your preferred cellar doors, customise the meals, and have the coach entirely to your group. Email info@cooeetours.com.au to discuss your requirements.

Every season is genuinely worth visiting. Autumn (March–May) is our top pick — harvest is underway, leaves are turning gold, and new-vintage wines are being released direct from the barrel. Winter brings cosy cellar door fires and the famous Jumpers & Jazz Festival. Spring offers apple blossoms and fresh new releases. Summer means berry picking and lower crowd levels.

Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, and most dietary requirements are accommodated if advised at least 7 days before your departure date. Please note any requirements at time of booking so we can coordinate with our restaurant partners in advance.

A refund less a small administration fee is available up to 14 days before departure. Within 14 days, partial refunds may apply depending on costs already incurred with accommodation and restaurant partners. Email info@cooeetours.com.au for full terms and conditions.

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Ready for Your Granite Belt Escape?

Stanthorpe wine tour weekends sell out quickly during harvest season (March–May) and the Jumpers & Jazz winter festival. Secure your spot while dates are available.

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