01. Granite belt retreat
4.5 (162 reviews)
Granite belt retreat — Queensland
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Best for
Reef, rainforest & wine country
Price range
Varies by region
Vibe
Tropical coast to high country
Getting there
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Our Queensland coverage starts in the Granite Belt and is growing. Pick a region below.
A State of Contrasts
From the Great Barrier Reef and the Daintree in the tropical north to the islands of the Whitsundays, the beaches of the south-east and the surprising cool-climate wine country of the Granite Belt, Queensland rewards travellers who look beyond the postcard. Our guides start in the Granite Belt and expand from there.
Where to Start in Queensland
Queensland is too big to “do” in one trip, so the trick is to pick a lane. Our coverage currently goes deep on the Granite Belt — the cool-climate wine country in the southern ranges that surprises everyone who assumes Queensland is all reef and beach — and is expanding from there. If you want a weekend that trades the coast for frost-on-the-vines mornings, intimate cellar doors and dark skies, start in Glen Aplin and the Granite Belt below.
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02. Granite Belt Motel
4.7 (241 reviews)
Granite Belt Motel — Queensland
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03. Girraween Environmental Lodge
4.8 (139 reviews)
Girraween Environmental Lodge — Queensland
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Queensland known for?
The Great Barrier Reef, tropical rainforest, island and beach holidays, the Outback, and — less expected — the cool-climate Granite Belt wine region in the south.
Where do your Queensland guides currently focus?
The Granite Belt around Stanthorpe and Glen Aplin, with more regions being added.
Is the Granite Belt good for families, couples or a wine weekend?
All three. Couples and wine lovers get intimate, winemaker-poured cellar doors and dark-sky nights; families get the walks, farmgate produce, berry farms and Girraween National Park nearby. It works best as a two-night escape — see the Granite Belt and Glen Aplin guides below.
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