Celebrate Summer
Need to cool down and escape the humidity this summer...well, head to the Southern Downs and Granite Belt, where the cool mountain air and stunning scenery will take your breath away! Summer offers the perfect time to get back to nature and the Southern Downs and Granite Belt offers an endless resource for open-air enthusiasts. From rocky cliffs and small subtropical pockets to the rustic Australian bushland and eucalypt forests, you can discover nature's gifts. Within minutes of the region's town centers, you can enjoy the peaceful tranquility of the great outdoors. Explore activities such as camping, freshwater fishing, four wheel driving, bushwalking, wildlife viewing, fossicking and horse riding. Take in the stunning surrounds and natural contrasts, from Girraween's granite monoliths to the spectacular Condamine Gorge. The region is peppered with accommodation ranging from self contained cottages and studios, B&Bs, historical hotels, and great camping and caravanning spots. Find an abundance of seasonal fruit and vegetables at local markets and fruit shops. There are divinely sweet strawberries, boysenberries and raspberries, the famous Stanthorpe apples as well as stonefruit galore and much more. An abundance of seasonal produce means gourmet goodies are a regional specialty in the Granite Belt. Stock up on local preserves, relishes, chutneys, sauces, jams, vinegars, coulis, ciders, juices and liqueurs and sample handcrafted chocolates, fudge and other sweet treats. If kicking up your heels at a local event is more your style, why not head to Carols in the Park or the Boxing Day Races. For New Year Eve revellers there will be Fireworks or head to Granite Belt Blues on New Year's Day. Visit our events calendar for a listing of summer events. Follow the Southern Downs Heritage and Historic Trail, delivering you to the icons of the region's pastoral heritage, including Warwick's stunning homesteads and historical town buildings. For further information contact Southern Downs & Granite Belt Regional Tourism (07) 4661 3122 or email admin@sdta.com.au |
