ALL ABOUT STANTHORPE

"At the heart of the Granite Belt, Stanthorpe gives easy access to big sky panoramas, spectacular countryside dotted with precariously balancing prehistoric granite boulders and a generally cooler, temperate climate (there’s even an occasional winter snow-fall!)

Previously known as Quart Pot Creek, a mining rush in 1872 gave Stanthorpe its name: stannum is Latin fo rtin and thorp is English for village. The town of Stanthorpe (pop.5500) is now the beating heart of the Granite Belt with a rich multicultural and agricultural heritage, a cosmopolitan mix of residents, backpackers and travellers. 

Flowing through the town is the beautiful Quart Pot Creek, with more than 5km of walking and cycling tracks and great picnic and BBQ facilities. In Stanthorpe's main CBD, you will discover an amazing range of cafes, shops, gift stores and an art gallery. Enjoy our European traditions; sit and relax in the Stanthorpe Piazza, with boutique coffee in hand, under the famous Roll Up Tree public art piece and watch the world go by. "

Southern Downs & Granite Belt tourism website