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09/06/2026

A drink at the bird bath.
A joey causing trouble.
Sunset snacks on the lawn.
And two blokes settling whatever kangaroos settle at dusk.

One of the quieter joys of staying here is never quite knowing who’ll wander past next.

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06/06/2026

Our ideal itinerary?

☕ Coffee stop in Aratula
🌿 Stretch the legs at Queen Mary Falls
🍓 Local produce from Vincenzo’s & Suttons
🧀 Stanthorpe Cheese… because of course
🍷 A tasting at The Church before check-in

Then arrive just in time for sunset — whether that’s a quiet walk through the property or watching the light change from your balcony with all your travel goodies beside you.

Not a bad way to spend a few days.

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03/06/2026

Not so hidden anymore… 🤍

Stanthorpe has been recognised by Australian Traveller as one of Australia’s top emerging towns to visit — and honestly, we understand why.

Cool-climate wines.
Granite landscapes.
Four distinct seasons.
Local produce, open skies, and a pace that encourages you to slow down a little.

We’ve always believed there’s something quietly special about this corner of Queensland. It’s lovely to see the rest of Australia discovering it too. 🌿

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Across Australia, a new set of holiday hotspots is making waves. Check out the top emerging towns voted by well-travelled Aussies.

31/05/2026

There’s something for everyone in the Granite Belt this year.

Classic cars.
Cosy winter festivals.
Rallies through rugged country.
Long lunches, local flavour, and weekends worth planning for.

From the 35th FB-EK Holden Nationals in June, to Jumpers & Jazz in July, the Frostbite Rally, the Queensland Heritage Rally, Berry Festival and Grazing the Granite Belt later this year — the region’s calendar is filling quickly.

And at the end of it all?
A quiet place to come back to.

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28/05/2026

It’s back 🍓

The Stanthorpe Berry Festival returns this November — and it’s one of those weekends that brings a little extra life to the Granite Belt.

Local growers, seasonal flavours, long tables, and a full day of celebrating what this region does best.

We love seeing it on the calendar again.

And when the day winds down… the quiet is still waiting, just beyond it all.

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Indulge in the sweetest summer Strawberry, enjoy mouthwatering meats from the BBQ Crew, take a seat in the food marquees with the regions top culinary professionals and explore all that is on offer at the Stanthorpe Berry Food Festival

25/05/2026

Stillness, Together 🤍

Nothing else to be anywhere for.
Choose quiet luxury.
Choose time that lingers.

✨ Escape Together.

Your favourite place to not be found.

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22/05/2026

If you’re planning time in the Granite Belt, this is a good place to start.

A thoughtful guide to the region — from cellar doors and seasonal produce to the landscapes that make this place what it is.

It’s the kind of itinerary that fills your days…
and makes the quiet at the end of them feel even better.

Read more via Queensland Country Tourism.

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By Lachlan , Photojournalist and Adventure Seeker There are special places that can stir strong emotions – places that have a way of getting deep into…

19/05/2026

Trade the noise for open skies,
late afternoons that linger,
and nights where the stars do most of the talking.

Not far - but it feels like a world away.

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16/05/2026

A few behind-the-scenes moments from some recent villa updates.

New carpet has been going into a number of our villas — softening the spaces a little more, one room at a time.

Not the most glamorous part of what we do… but part of the ongoing care that helps keep 31 The Rocks feeling calm, comfortable, and ready for guests to properly switch off.

It’s often the details you barely notice that shape a stay the most 🤍

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13/05/2026

We’re incredibly proud to share that 31 The Rocks has been recognised with a Silver Award in the 2025 Best of Queensland Experiences Program.

Led by Tourism and Events Queensland , the program recognises tourism operators consistently delivering exceptional guest experiences across the state.

For us, this recognition reflects something simple — creating a place where people can properly slow down, reconnect, and leave feeling better than when they arrived.

Thank you to every guest who has stayed with us, shared kind words, recommended us to others, or returned again. Your support means more than you know 🤍

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