Our holiday begins with our flight from Sydney to Brisbane. On arrival, we meet our coach and enjoy a sightseeing drive through Brisbane before stopping at the Brisbane Botanic Gardens, where there is time for lunch in the café and an opportunity to enjoy the gardens.

This afternoon, we leave Brisbane and travel towards Stanthorpe via Ipswich and Maryvale, with a comfort stop along the way. We arrive at The Vines Stanthorpe at approximately 5.00pm, our comfortable base for the next four nights.

Tonight, we come together for dinner at the hotel and settle in ready to explore the Granite Belt.

Accommodation: The Vines Stanthorpe
Meals: Lunch, Dinner

After breakfast, we depart for Donnelly’s Castle Lookout, where there is time to take in the distinctive Granite Belt landscape.

Our first tasting of the day is at Stanthorpe Cheese, before continuing to Sutton’s Juice Factory, Cidery and Café. We stop for a photo at the Big Apple along the way before enjoying a tour, tasting and lunch at Sutton’s.

This afternoon we visit the Truffle Discovery Centre for an interesting talk, tour and tasting experience. Learn more about this prized local produce and the conditions that make the Granite Belt ideal for truffle growing.

We then return to Stanthorpe with some free time to explore the town before dinner.

Accommodation: The Vines Stanthorpe
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Following breakfast, we travel to spectacular Girraween National Park. Enjoy time at the visitor centre followed by a walk through this beautiful landscape and morning tea.

Next, we visit Heavenly Chocolate at Wisteria Cottage, where there is an opportunity to taste some delicious locally made chocolate and browse the shop.

Lunch today is at Jamworks Gourmet Foods, another wonderful showcase of regional produce. After lunch, we continue to Ballandean Estate for a wine tasting and the opportunity to sample some of the Granite Belt’s renowned cool climate wines.

We return to Stanthorpe later this afternoon before heading out for dinner tonight.

Accommodation: The Vines Stanthorpe
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

After breakfast, our morning begins with a visit to Mount Marlay Lookout, offering lovely views across Stanthorpe and the surrounding countryside.

We then travel to Aloomba Lavender Farm, where we enjoy a farm tour and morning tea while learning about lavender production in the region.

Our next stop is the Granite Belt Christmas Farm for lunch and a farm talk. This unique attraction offers another fascinating insight into the diversity of local agriculture.

This afternoon, we visit Kent Saddlery for time to browse before continuing to Ridgemill Estate for a wine tasting.

We return to The Vines Stanthorpe before heading out for dinner on our final evening in the Granite Belt.

Accommodation: The Vines Stanthorpe
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

After breakfast, we farewell Stanthorpe and begin our journey south. Our first stop is Tenterfield, where we enjoy morning tea and time to experience this historic New England town.

We continue to Armidale for lunch, followed by a short sightseeing tour introducing us to this attractive regional city.

Our journey then continues to Tamworth, arriving later this afternoon. Before checking into our accommodation, we visit the Tamworth Visitor Information Centre and the famous Golden Guitar, one of the city’s best known landmarks.

Tonight, we enjoy dinner at our hotel.

Accommodation: Best Western All Settlers Motor Inn, Tamworth
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Enjoy breakfast before checking out and beginning our journey home.

We travel through the New England and Upper Hunter regions, stopping in Aberdeen for morning tea. We then continue to Muswellbrook, where lunch is enjoyed at the Royal Hotel.

After lunch, we begin our final journey towards Sydney, with a short comfort stop along the way. We expect to arrive back in Sydney at approximately 5.00pm, bringing our six day Granite Belt and New England adventure to a close.

Meals: Breakfast, Morning Tea, Lunch