ON THE MOVE STANTHORPE

WITH FOUR DISTINCT SEASONS, abundant local produce, a choice of cellar doors and stunning National Parks, Stanthorpe has long been favoured as a weekend escape destination in south-east Queensland. In winter, visitors can relax beside a log fire with a glass of local shiraz and settle in as the temperature plummets (there’s an occasional snowfall to look forward to). Spring, however, yields a stunning display of apple blossoms.

Located on the northern end of the New England Tablelands at an altitude of about 1000 metres, Stanthorpe is