Stanthorpe Located in Queensland’s Granite Belt, just two and a half hours drive south-west of Brisbane, on the New England Highway route to Sydney, Stanthorpe is conveniently accessible from the population centres of South East Queensland. Stanthorpe has the reputation as being Queensland's coolest town, with some altitudes around the shire reaching 1000 metres above sea level. Frosty mornings and the odd snowfall during winter are not uncommon. Stanthorpe is a safe and pleasant community offering a choice of rural and urban lifestyles. The growing population in excess of 10,000 enjoys a rich and diverse lifestyle providing a comprehensive suite of business services, education and health facilities and recreation and cultural opportunities. Stanthorpe boasts a number of tourist attractions including wineries and national parks. Driving distances from Stanthorpe to nearby centres are :- · Toowoomba 1¾hr · Tenterfield NSW 50 mins · Lismore/Byron Bay 3 hours · Gold Coast 3 ½hrs · Glen Innes NSW 1 hr 20 mins For more information on the area visit the following websites - www.stanthorpe.qld.gov.au www.southerndowns.holidays.com.au |