Car Hire Stanthorpe - Mini guide to Stanthorpe

Stanthorpe is a city located in Queensland, and has a population of just under 11,000 people. Located 215 kilometers southwest of Brisbane, Stanthorpe is home to some of the largest tin mines in Australia. Stanthorpe sits at an altitude approaching a kilometers, and the weather patters vary widely.

While Stanthorpe's main industry used to be mining, it has in recent years shifted its economy more toward agriculture. The area's weather is ideally suited to growing apples and grapes, and wine is a major staple product of the region. With more than 50 wineries in the area, and just as many high-quality restaurants, the area is quickly becoming known as a wine producing hub.

There are always things to do in Stanthorpe, including the Spring Wine Festival in September, and the Australian Small Winemakers Show. When the apples and grapes are ready to harvest, there is a large festival to celebrate to crops. Visitors to the area should take the time to tour some of Australia's most famous wineries, and the dining opportunities are excellent for such a remote town. The area is also home to restaurants using the fish caught fresh from the nearby river.

Getting to Stanthorpe couldn't be easier. There are rail lines that run into the town, and passenger service from Brisbane is easy to find. If you want a weekend getaway from the hustle of the larger cities in the area, visit Stanthorpe, and you'll find any number of ways to enjoy yourself.

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