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STANTHORPE’S CHOICE

The Apple & Grape Motel offers quiet, comfortable, and affordable motel accommodation right in the heart of Stanthorpe town. Our rooms are very quiet, with all accommodation set back from the main street, ensuring a comfortable and peaceful sleep. We have a variety of motel room types available to suit a range of holiday makers and visitors from families to business travellers and couples in addition to accommodating guests who require disabled facilities.

Our bright rooms offer free Wi Fi, flat screen TV, microwave, mini fridge, as well as tea and coffee making facilities. Within walking distance to the main street and restaurants, what more could you need.

Experience the variety that the Stanthorpe region, the Granite Belt and the Southern Downs has to offer. Follow your taste buds and sample local wines, preserves, jams, olives and chocolates while visiting our many wineries, national parks, lavender and berry farms and try the delicious fruits and vegetables at the fruit stalls and orchards.

Give your friendly hosts a call on 07 4681 1288 to book your getaway.

GROUPS WELCOME!

Tweed Valley Whey Farmhouse Cheeses is a small 100% Australian family owned and operated artisan dairy farm. We run 100+ head of dairy cattle which supply the A grade milk for all our products. We would love to welcome you to our family farm nestled in the gorgeous Tweed Valley in Burringbar. You can buy direct from the gate, share a meal, taste our cheeses on a platter or indulge in our artisan gelato made with our fresh milk straight from our dairy.

Tweed Valley Cheeses make a delicious range of artisan cheeses to suit every palate. We sell these from our on-farm outlet alongside our licensed café where you can relax with a light lunch, cake and coffee or devonshire tea. Our retail area stocks pottery, timberwork and other artisan produce. Enjoy a cheese or antipasto platter, one of our home baked quiche, scones or slices under the cool undercover eating area and enjoy our farmhouse hospitality.

We are adjacent to the newly completed Tweed Rail Trail so stop in for a refreshment or two. Or better still, camp a few days or more with us in our self-contained camping area and explore the Rail Trail and the beautiful town of Burringbar at your leisure. With biking and hiking to keep you busy, your stay with us will be one to remember.

Call us now on 02 6677 1111 to book your next adventure.

More Than A General Store

Established in 1922, the Chillingham General Store is nestled in the lush hamlet of Chillingham in the gorgeous Tweed Valley. 10 minutes from the Queensland border and an hour drive from Byron Bay. For 100 years we have been providing drinks, food, fuel and groceries to locals and visitors alike. We also boast a Post Office and licensed bottle shop with a lovely beer garden surrounded by beautiful gardens. We are a family owned and operated business dedicated to serving fabulous food, providing essential goods and services to our customers as well as an ambient atmosphere in our al fresco dining area. Our Heritage Listed building will delight you, all the special nooks and crannies created over 100 years.

Every weekend you can enjoy live music and pizzas with the family, keep an eye out for our special food nights – curry, Italian to name a couple. Subscribe to our weekly email newsletter to keep up and be prepared for the activities at Chillingham Store. Call in and grab one of our classic burgers, fresh sandwiches and rolls made every day, homemade cakes, pies and sausage rolls, milkshakes, coffee and tea all made to your liking.

Pop in soon to experience the historic chillingham store, enjoy our food and wine and soak up the atmosphere.

Outlet For Local Creative Talents

Nestled in the heart of Kyogle, next to the Roxy Gallery on Summerlad Way, Clay Corner stocks handmade pottery and artwork from Kyogle and the Northern Rivers. Well worth a visit, Clay Corner is a feast for the eyes and senses, full of locally made pottery, candles, jewellery, cards, metal work, windchimes, birdbaths and many other nick knacks. There is also a large variety of stock sourced from other small Australian businesses and designers, such as gold and silver jewellery, all natural personal care products essential oils, and perfumes.

So many items with a focus on Australian designs of birds, animals, and Australian flowers. For the children there are wooden puzzles, children’s books and soft toys of Australian animals, bamboo bird and butterfly brooches, a selection of beautiful journals and cards made from recycled paper and jigsaw puzzles to baskets and shopping bags all ethically sourced.

If you’re looking for a gift or a souvenir look no further than Clay Corner.

For Luxury Getaways

Enjoy A Night Of Decadence

If you’re looking for somewhere to stay in the beautiful Scenic Rim, then look no further than Herrmann House. It’s the new, overnight home which is perfect for brides to be, couples or friends wanting to getaway. Herrmann House is located at 37 George Street in Kalbar, Queensland. Originally, the site housed one of Kalbar’s oldest houses. It sat there by itself since the turn of the century, then recently another historic Kalbar home was moved to the same site to create the big, beautiful country homestead steeped in history.

Enjoy the comfort of this historic homestead boasting 3 king bedrooms each with ensuite, 1 queen bedroom with ensuite, beautiful kitchen facilities, wif and netfix and much more. Snuggle around our frepit in the gorgeous garden area and watch the star flled sky. Herrmann House has been awarded a four and a half star rating by the QLD Tourism Industry Council, and we look forward to welcoming you soon. Call us now to book your next getaway on 0478 767046 or contact info@herrmannhouse.com.au

SOURCING LOCALLY SINCE 1890!

We’re not just a general store, Clunes Store is a multifaceted business that combines a boutique cellar, a bustling café, post offce and much more. We pride ourselves on sourcing local, sustainable and specialty produce and provisions as well as everyday needs for the community from your frst coffee of the day, making breakfast to grabbing goods for the pantry. The Clunes Store provides the Clunes community with the best fresh produce and artisan products straight from local farmers and producers. For lovers of all things bulk and waste free, we have a bulk foods section flled with local, organic and spray free options – nuts, seeds, fours, pastas, dried fruits, lentils, pulses, muesli, oats, grains, and chocolate. Our Clunes Store Cellars are the exclusive cellar door for Jilly Wines. We stock a high volume of small batch natural wines, craft beers and ciders which we have on tap so bring your own bottle or fll one of our Clunes Store growlers or squealers.

Our new Café provides breakfast and lunch opening till 3pm. Every Thursday night is Pizza Night and Friday is Gyoza/ Japanese Night with the bar open. Everything on the menu is made in house or locally, with a menu designed to offer something for everyone from a classic bacon and egg roll to vegan, vegetarian and gluten free options, our dishes cater dietary requirements and preferences across the board. It’s simple food, done well.

Escape To The Country

Nestled at the base of the majestic Wollumbin-Mt Warning, this 25 acre former dairy farm is home to a relaxed country style restaurant, a rich organic kitchen garden, eco-friendly B&B Cabin Accommodation and a highly sought after wedding and events venue. Surrounded by world heritage rainforest and the fertile farmland of the lush Tweed Valley, it’s no wonder the focus here is all about sustainability.

Less than an hour’s drive from Surfers Paradise, and 40 minutes from Byron Bay, the Mavis’s Kitchen Team use fresh, organic produce from their own kitchen garden and local food producers. Presented In a spectacular natural environment with stunning views, our food is delicious and second to none. Our restaurant is open for breakfast on the weekends 8am – 10.30am, lunch Wednesday to Sunday 11:30am till 3pm and Dinner Saturday nights only from 6pm.

If a meal at Mavis Kitchen is a feast for your senses then a stay in one of our Cabins is a salve for your soul. Whether you’re sharing with friends or taking time out for some personal pampering, each cabin has its own special character, charm and style to suit your needs. Spend a night, a weekend or as long as you like and experience the bliss of waking up in paradise.

For more information or to make a booking, call us on 02 66 795224.

Nutting Hill is the perfect venue set on 100 acres among majestic gardens. You can wander from the Castle Villa through the shady macadamia orchard to Emerald Lake, play lawn games or laze in the cabanas at either end of the spectacular heated infinity pool.

There is a separate wading pool for the little ones adjacent to the barbecue and vast outdoor entertaining area.

The 100-acre property is completely off grid offering total privacy.

Fabulous sunsets and spectacular valley views. We boast 5 spacious bedrooms and a mezzanine that can convert to a sixth bedroom, 3 bathrooms, 2 powder rooms and an expansive kitchen for you and your guests.

Nutting Hill is the ultimate Mediterranean Luxury Retreat.

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Deluxe Accommodation

Nestled on 165 acres of land in the beautiful Tweed Valley, Mariefields Farmstay offers a spacious 6 bedrooms of deluxe accommodation, plus a separate Banquet Barn for exclusive use of guests. The 4 king bedrooms and 2 single bedrooms have quality linen with very comfortable beds and sleeps up to 10 guests. Our king beds can be converted to singles. With a snuggly fireplace, 84-inch smart TV, leather lounges, 2 bathrooms and 2 separate toilets, fully equipped kitchen, BBQ on veranda with 2 days beds, you can’t want for more to enable a relaxing holiday. We have professional caterers ready to ensure you don’t have to cook at all if you don’t want to. Adjacent to the homestead is the Banquet Barn with long timber tables and chairs, pool table, lounges etc, making Mariefields ideal for parties, reunions, family get togethers or corporate meetings and a lovely seminar venue. There’s lots of activities including koala forest walks or creek swimming in an organic environment with abundant wildlife and domestic animals to enjoy or sit around the outdoor firepit to enjoy homemade scones and jam with billy tea and enjoy the views of the caldera and Mt Warning. We are the home of Bill Mollison’s first permaculture farm in the world, and we invite our guests to sample our organic rainforest mauka honey fresh from our apiary. Call us now to book your relaxing holiday amongst nature at its finest.

Invercauld House in Goonellabah is a beautiful venue right on your doorstep.

Manager Sara Brennan, said the conference centre is perfect for both small gatherings and large groups.

“We have five conference rooms available, with our largest fitting 150 people in theatre-style seating.

“For smaller groups, our Valley View room is set apart from the conference centre in a separate building. Catering to around 15 people, the private room has a balcony with stunning views and its own kitchen,” Sara said.

“All rooms have fully automated lighting and audio, video conferencing, projector and large screen display.

“We don’t just host conferences, we host a range events such as weddings, birthdays and wellness retreats.

“Our dining room and pool area is perfect for parties and barbeques and there are 29 accommodation villas so your guests can stay onsite and enjoy a few drinks at the bar and a delicious meal cooked by our catering team,” said Sara. Call 6624 1881 to book a tour of the venue.

Hidden Valley Camping & Teagardens

With frontage to Grady’s Creek and backed by a goods train line, the occasional sound of the train’s toot delights campers every time. We offer general camping, an area for tents and swags and custom bookings are most welcome. We will go out of our way to accommodate large groups together. We have 2 amenities blocks, 6 toilets and 6 hot showers.

The Tea Garden Café is open on holiday weekends- Christmas, Easter, Australia Day, Anzac Weekend etc or on request and booking for parties, car shows etc. Enjoy our barista made coffees, Devonshire teas, breakfast menu, hot food including hamburgers, hot chips, sandwiches and more as well as a variety of cold drinks. Firewood and Ice are also available to purchase.

Hidden Valley is dog friendly; owners are asked to keep their dogs under control so all campers can enjoy their stay. Set on 26 acres of lush bushland, there is plenty of hiking trails, nature to discover, swimming, beautiful green wide-open spaces to lay back and relax to your hearts content.

Call us to book your next getaway to nature.

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