The perfect girl’s getaway in Stanthorpe is a cocktail of special ingredients. A beautiful location that is not too far from home. Comfortable accommodation where you can relax and catch up with the girls. An endless list of places to graze and places to dine. Places to while away the hours over a glass of wine. Did we mention places to shop? Stanthorpe has so many places to shop that a weekend may well not be long enough!
People from near and far love the Granite Belt for many reasons. The Granite Belt is breathtakingly beautiful. It has landscapes that are studded with granite boulders that bask under open country skies. It has an array of things to do and countless places where you can watch the world go by over a glass of wine or two.
One of the best ways you can support a rural community is by coming and staying for a while. Be like a local for the weekend, stay for a night or two, take advantage of our boutique shopping, dine on local produce and sip local wines in character-filled cellar doors and country pubs. Today we are going to be focusing on the town of Stanthorpe itself, which is just perfect for a girl’s weekend in the country!
Where to stay in Stanthorpe:
For the perfect girl’s getaway in Stanthorpe you might want to find a country cottage where all the girls can stay, sipping vino while burning the midnight oil. Or you might want to be in walking distance to town. Regardless, Stanthorpe has the option for you! There are countless places to stay in Stanthorpe where you can enjoy a warm country welcome.
Loggers Rest is a place where old-world charm meets modern comfort! Located only a few minutes drive from downtown Stanthorpe, Logger’s Rest offers luxury B&B accommodation along with self-catering cottages.
Granite Belt Motel is a welcoming, fully renovated country motel. It is centrally located, so you will be in walking distance to hours of shopping, wining and dining!
Apple Blossom Cottage is only a few minutes walk from the centre of town and the walking tracks along Quart Pot Creek. This quaint cottage sleeps up to six people and is fully self-contained.
Briar Rose Cottages is home to three gorgeous country cottages only 1 km from the centre of town. The cottages are fully self-contained and beautifully finished with classic country styling.
Shop to your heart’s content for the perfect girl’s getaway in Stanthorpe!
The perfect girl’s getaway in Stanthorpe must involve a few hours of retail therapy. In that respect, Stanthorpe is every girl’s dream! Our boutiques and speciality stores are owner-operated with eclectic lines of stock that have been lovingly hand-picked. Shopping in Stanthorpe is a unique experience. You will find hidden gems, fabulous gifts and wardrobe essentials, unlike anything you have seen in the city chain stores.
Fashion
Lifestyle Footwear is the perfect stop if you are looking for some shoes to buy while enjoying your Granite Belt girl’s weekend! Lifestyle Footwear sells everything from ladies, men’s and children’s shoes with some great fashion accessories.
Country Lane Lifestyle is another Stanthorpe gem when it comes to boutique shopping at its best. Home to an extensive range of women’s clothing and accessories.
Gifts and home decor
Stanthorpe Jewellers are a local company that have been designing one-of-a-kind pieces for over 26 years. With everything ranging from engagement and wedding rings to the pink Australian Argyle Diamonds.
The Eclectic Pallet is home to an eclectic mix of fashion candles, accessories and home décor. Influenced by the seasons and the Granite Belt surrounds, you never know what you will find at the Eclectic Pallet.
Gracious Giving is one of those stores that you walk into and realise you have entered a treasure trove filled with a cornucopia of delights! A beautiful boutique gift store carrying everything from gifts to homewares and cookware.
Maddies Gift Gallery is another store where you can easily get lost in its lovely unique range of giftwares, homewares, jewellery and watches.
Pink Poppies is a one-stop-shop for everything that is luxurious, practical, contemporary and decadent! Their hand-selected range of gift items will appeal to a wide variety of tastes and budgets.
Pure Heaven is home to cruelty-free, naturally vegan skincare. Pure Heaven is a place that is passionate about providing natural skincare free of nasties, parabens and sulphates, so even those with the most sensitive of skin will find products they love.
Places to wine and dine for the perfect girl’s getaway in Stanthorpe!
Brinx Deli and Café is open daily for breakfast and lunch. A deli/café specialising in gourmet ingredients from near and far. They have a lovely range of local products made on the Granite Belt along with fabulous coffee and gourmet breakfasts and lunches. Note: Currently take away only.
Hanasaku Japanese is a delectable Japanese restaurant located just off the main street. It serves lunch and dinner along with a range of Japanese beers and spirits. A lovely surprise!
Varias Restaurant is the restaurant of the Queensland College of Wine Tourism, and it offers a delicious award-winning restaurant experience. During the winter you can dine in front of the open fire. In summer, enjoy the great outdoors on their exterior deck.
O’Maras is the perfect place to step back in time and experience a bit of old-fashioned country hospitality in this lovely country pub. O’Mara’s is the place to go if you fancy great pub dishes while you sit on the balcony and watch the world go by.
Annas is a Stanthorpe institution serving incredible Italian cuisine. Open Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday for a-la-carte and serving their Italian smorgasbord on a Friday and Saturday night. Prepare for a night of fabulous dining where the servings are huge – bookings are highly recommended. Note: Currently take away only.
So as you can see Stanthorpe is the perfect girl’s getaway in Stanthorpe. With endless accommodation options where you can unwind as soon as you arrive. Shop til you drop in our main street and then finally relax and enjoy some fabulous local cuisine! Luckily we have four distinct seasons in the Granite Belt, so you always have an excuse to return.
Where can you read more about the Granite Belt?
Here’s everything you need to know about what to see, do, shop and stay on the Granite Belt from the people that know it best… The Locals.
Photo Credit: Glenda Riley at The Piazza in Stanthorpe
Lara Flanagan is a writer and vegan food creator who lives in Tenterfield and is delighted to call incredible region encompassing the Northern New England and the Granite Belt her home. She is the creator of My Notes From… Lara writes about her travels, her love of the local area, plant-based food and anything in between!”