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makes a lovely rainy-day detour, or swing by on a Sunday lunchtime to check out some
art with a live music soundtrack. One of Queensland's better regional art galleries.
Granite Belt Brewery
( 07-4681 1370;
www.granitebeltbrewery.com.au
; 146 Glenlyon Dr, Stanthorpe; 10am-4pm)
It's not just
about the wine around here you know - there's a local brewery too. Swing into the bar at
the Happy Valley accommodation/restaurant to sample a few brews. A $12 tasting paddle
gives you a sample of each of the current offerings, which might include the Granite Pils-
ner, Poziers Porter or Irish Red Ale. Thirsty work.
BREWERY
Granite Belt Dairy
( 07-4685 2277; cnr Amiens Rd & Duncan Ln, Thulimbah; 10am-4pm)
What's wine without cheese?
The Granite Belt's leading cheesemaker delivers a tasty array of the good stuff, all avail-
able for sampling. Also on offer at the adjoining Jersey Girls Cafe are fantastic milk-
shakes and cheesecakes, Devonshire teas and light lunches, plus fresh-baked bread, chut-
neys and other picnic hamper-fillers. Don't leave without trying the whiffy Bastard Tail
washed rind soft cheese.
FOOD
Heavenly Chocolate
( 07-4684 5121;
www.heavenlychocolate.com.au
;
2117 Pyramids Rd, Wyberba; 10am-4pm Fri-Mon)
There's no denying it: chocolate makes a punchy accompaniment to a full-bodied red, and
Heavenly Chocolate prepares decadent hand-made chocolates and fudge - plus 21 differ-
ent creamy hot chocolates for those cold winter days. Smells heavenly!
FOOD
Bramble Patch
( 07-4683 4205;
www.bramblepatch.com.au
;
381 Townsend Rd, Glen Aplin; 10am-4pm)
Follow the
strawberry signs along Townsend Rd to this berry patch with a sense of humour - worth
visiting for the ice cream with home-made berry compote, waffles with berries, jams, rel-
ishes, fortified berry wines, and of course fresh fruits (November to April).
FOOD
Market in the Mountains
( 0417 760 529;
www.marketinthemountains.org
; cnr Marsh & Lock Sts, Stanthorpe Civic Centre; 8am-noon
2nd & 4th Sun of the month)
Follow the locals into the Civic Centre for a Sunday morning artsy-
craftsy hit: lots of hand-made trinkets, plus coffee, fresh local produce and the odd busker
(…sometimes very odd).
MARKET
