Relish the Foodie Time of Your Life

Thulimbah

Sutton’s Juice Factory & Cidery

Discover a farm-to-plate experience at Sutton's apple cidery. Taste a variety of apple-centric products from varietal apple juice, crispy ciders, vinegars, and more. Enjoy an honest in-house menu and their signature apple pies.

+61 7 4685 2464

10 Halloran Dr, Thulimbah QLD 4376 suttonsfarm.com.au

ridgemill estate winery & cabins in the vineyard

Stanthorpe

Filippos Stanthorpe Tours

Filippos Tours has been operating since 1985, offering tours in the heart of Queensland's wine country. With over 50 wineries, 38 cellar doors, fresh produce and national parks, we're based in Stanthorpe, just 2.5 hours from Brisbane via the New England Highway.

+61 409 877 973

Granite Belt Stanthorpe W: stanthorpetours.com.au E: filipposstanthorpe@gmail.com

Relish some of the most memorable culinary adventures with a collection of specially curated experiences. Set your sights on drives where you can experience the wholesome and authentic connection to nature and country showcased throughout Southern Queensland Country. With an abundance of foodie adventures to be savoured, read on for the most delicious time of your life.

Discover the flavours of the region by filling baskets, unfurling picnic blankets and finding the perfect spots between the vines, by lakes, waterfalls, granite boulders or at park tables surrounded by floral beauty.

You can get acquainted (or-reacquainted) with Aussie pub culture and discover some of the best or sip and swirl your way through elegance and complexity at the highest wine region in Australia, sampling from some of the top producers of alternative variety wine (AKA Strange birds).

Pick ripe berries, pluck apples straight from the tree or dig in rich, dark soil for truffles. See and taste the season’s finest produce where it is grown and enjoy the rhythm of nature at its best. Build deeper connections to the source of your food through cooking, cheesemaking and winemaking classes. Experience events defined by the produce iconic to the region or forage, taste and source local produce, meet the farmer and learn the story.

Hungry for a deeper, richer, more immersive experience where you’ll discover the best local flavours and meet those who make them?

Explore Savour Southern Queensland Country’s’ tastings trails. Guided by local experiences, you can be in charge of your food story and create your own bespoke journey - we guarantee you’ll taste the difference.

The only thing missing from these epic savour sensations is the special ingredient - YOU!

A contemporary cellar door offering a range of tasting experiences, ridgemill estate also provides stylish accommodation nestled amongst the vines. Choose to stay in one of our contemporary studio style cabins, or retreat to luxury in our 3-bedroom winery escape house. ridgemill estate, is a family-owned boutique winery nestled down a sleepy country lane in the beautiful Severn River Valley. Located only 2.5 hours drive from Brisbane, 1.5 hours from Toowoomba and five minutes from Stanthorpe - ridgemill estate will make your senses come alive! Our values focus on offering a fun and authentic guest experience, paired with quality wines, personal service and a touch of humour. We like to try new things, explore new ideas, and play!

Established in 2004, ridgemill estate was the first winery in Queensland to plant Tempranillo and the first on Granite Belt to plant the world’s oldest varietal – Saperavi. The estate’s mantra is to produce wines of timeless elegance and finesse. It’s a task that demands tireless dedication, an unflinching commitment to quality and a passion to perfect each variety we grow.

Our accommodation options present that perfect opportunity for a romantic getaway or celebratory event for groups. We cater for diverse needs with an accessible cabin and pet friendly stays. Delve into the world of winemaking and soak up friendly country hospitality while staying in superior accommodation in a region as famous for its great wines as it is for its dramatic granite outcrops.

+61 7 46 835 211

Open 7 days: 10–5 Mon to Sat and 10-3 Sun (public holiday hours may differ) 218 Donges Rd, Stanthorpe QLD 4380 ridgemillestate.com

Savour the pairing of the rich, wholesome food and beverage culture and the opulent, and naturally gifted landscape as you take country drives along roads that crisscross farmlands, traverse through winding creeks and rich pastures where beef and dairy cattle roam and graze freely.

Fill baskets, unfurl your picnic blankets and find the perfect spot between the vines, by a lake, waterfall or granite boulder or at a table in a park surrounded by floral beauty. Sip and swirl your way through elegance and complexity at the highest wine region in Australia, sampling alternative variety wine (AKA Strange birds). Build deeper connections to the source of your food through cooking, cheesemaking and winemaking classes. Experience events defined by the produce iconic to the region or forage, taste and source local produce, meeting the farmer and learning the story.