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01/09/2026

No alarm you need to beat.

No traffic to sit in.

No inbox demanding your attention.

Just:

☕ Coffee
🐦 Birdsong
🌿 Bushland
👣 A slow morning walk
😌 Nowhere to hurry to

And honestly?

You might decide that doing absolutely nothing is the plan.

This is what a morning at 31 The Rocks looks like.

Save this for when you need a reminder to slow down. 🤍

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29/08/2026

The kind of feedback we never get tired of reading. 🤍

Clean. Private. Cosy.
Peaceful bushland.
A warm fire on chilly evenings.
And those little thoughtful touches that make a stay feel welcoming.

Thank you, Sandra, for sharing your July stay with us.

“We wouldn't hesitate to stay here again and highly recommend it to anyone visiting the area.”

Sometimes it's the simple things that make a place memorable.

🌿 31 The Rocks
📍 Stanthorpe, Granite Belt

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26/08/2026

🍷 One for the wine lovers — and another very good reason to visit the Granite Belt.

The Australian Small Winemakers Show returns to Stanthorpe this October, bringing together some of the best small wine producers from across Australia.

Established in 1987, the ASWS has grown into one of Australia's most prestigious wine shows for small winemakers, celebrating technical excellence, innovation and the people behind the bottle.

And the best part? You can taste the results.

🍷 Public Tasting
📅 Saturday 24 October 2026
⏰ 2–6pm
📍 Stanthorpe Showgrounds

With wines from small producers across the country, it's a wonderful opportunity to discover something new—while spending a weekend exploring the Granite Belt's own cellar doors, food producers and beautiful spring landscapes.

Make a weekend of it.

Stay at 31 The Rocks, spend the day tasting your way through the region, then return to your private bushland villa and let the day wind down.

🍇 Wine. Granite. Good company. A very good reason to stay awhile.

Tickets are limited, so don't leave it too late.

Find event details and tickets via the Australian Small Winemakers Show.

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Australian Small Winemakers Show (ASWS) is is the leading Wine Show Competition for small wine producers

23/08/2026

Before there were wineries, there was tin. Before there was tin, there was Country.

Every visit to Stanthorpe is a journey through thousands of years of history.

Long before vineyards, orchards and charming country cafés, the Granite Belt was home to the Kambuwal People, who cared for this remarkable landscape for countless generations.

Then came the tin rush of the 1870s, transforming a quiet settlement into Queensland's largest alluvial tin mining town. As mining declined, orchards flourished. Vineyards followed. Today, visitors come from across Australia to experience the unique blend of history, nature and cool-climate wine that makes the Granite Belt so special.

The next time you visit, take a moment to look beyond the scenery.

Every granite boulder, orchard and historic street has a story to tell.

📖 Read our latest blog and discover how Stanthorpe became one of Queensland's most fascinating regional destinations:
https://31therocks.com/from-tin-to-tourism-the-story-of-stanthorpe/

🌿 Stay awhile. Explore a little. Return restored.

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20/08/2026

Sometimes, caring for the bush means letting fire play its natural role. 🌿🔥

Hazard reduction burns are carefully planned to reduce fuel loads and help protect our community from more intense bushfires.

But they also begin something remarkable.

As the bush regenerates, sunlight reaches the forest floor, fresh grasses and native plants emerge, and before long, wildlife returns.

🦘 Kangaroos grazing on new shoots.
🦔 Echidnas foraging through refreshed ground.
🦉 Tawny Frogmouths watching quietly from above.
🐍 Native reptiles warming themselves in the spring sunshine.

It's a reminder that Australia's bush has evolved with fire for thousands of years. When managed carefully, it creates opportunities for renewal - not just for the landscape, but for the wildlife that calls it home.

We're privileged to share our little corner of the Granite Belt with these remarkable neighbours.

🌿 Nature knows how to begin again.

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17/08/2026

Spring has a way of inviting us back outside.

The Granite Belt begins to bloom, the days grow longer, and the bushland comes alive with wildflowers, birdsong and fresh new growth.

It's the perfect season to press pause and reconnect—with nature, with those you love, and with yourself.

Take a walk through Girraween National Park, breathe in the fresh mountain air, or simply enjoy a quiet morning on your villa verandah with a cup of tea.

Sometimes wellness isn't about adding more to your routine.

Sometimes it's about creating space for less.

🌿 This spring, let nature reset your rhythm.

At 31 The Rocks, every stay is an invitation to slow down, breathe deeply and return restored.

📍 Plan your spring escape today.

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14/08/2026

The best days in the Granite Belt don't end when the sun goes down—they simply become quieter.

Spend the day discovering cellar doors, walking through Girraween National Park or exploring our charming country town. Then return to 31 The Rocks just in time for one of nature's greatest performances.

Watch the sun set from our gazebo as the sky glows with colour, before retreating to your private villa where a warm fire and peaceful bushland await.

Sometimes, the perfect ending to the day is simply doing nothing at all.

🌅 Explore.
🔥 Settle in.
🌿 Return restored.

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11/08/2026

Twelve months can make an incredible difference. 🌿

This video begins with a hazard reduction burn - an important part of caring for our bushland and reducing the risk of more intense bushfires.

Fast forward one year, and the landscape tells a different story.

Native grasses have returned, wildflowers are beginning to bloom, and young trees and shrubs are thriving. Many Australian plants have evolved alongside fire, relying on it to regenerate and create healthy, diverse ecosystems.

It's a reminder that, when carefully planned and managed, fire can play an important role in protecting both people and nature.

We're privileged to care for this special piece of the Granite Belt and to watch it renew with each passing season.

🌿 Nature is remarkably resilient.

Have you ever seen the bush regenerate after a controlled burn?

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08/08/2026

Spring arrives quietly in the Granite Belt.

First, the wattles begin to bloom. Then the orchids appear, followed by a colourful tapestry of native wildflowers scattered amongst Girraween's ancient granite landscapes.

Every walk becomes an opportunity to slow down, look a little closer, and discover something beautiful.

If you're planning a spring escape, don't miss the wildflower walks through Amiens and Girraween National Park - some of the region's most spectacular seasonal experiences.

🌸 Stay for the stillness.
🥾 Walk amongst the wildflowers.
🌿 Return restored.

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The Consortium's Wildflower Walk dates for the 2026 spring season have now been released.

🌼 WILDFLOWER WALK 1
🌼 DATE: 23 August 2026
🌼 LOCATION: Passchendaele State Forest (southern Amiens section)
🌼 BOOKINGS: Book your spot at https://events.humanitix.com/2026-wildflower-walk-1-to-amiens

🍄 WILDFLOWER WALK 2
🍄 DATE: 13 September 2026
🍄 LOCATION: Girraween National Park (track TBA)
🍄 BOOKINGS: Book your spot at https://events.humanitix.com/2026-wildflower-walk-2-to-girraween-national-park

🌳 WILDFLOWER WALK 3
🌳 DATE: 18 October 2026
🌳 LOCATION: Mt Norman
🌳 BOOKINGS: Book your spot at https://events.humanitix.com/2026-wildflower-walk-3-to-mt-norman

Enquiries to Liz Bourne on 07 46 836 374 or email Liz at [email protected].

05/08/2026

As the sun slips below the horizon, the Granite Belt sky comes alive with colour—painting the clouds in shades that no filter could ever recreate.

It's one of those moments that reminds you to slow down, take a deep breath and simply watch.

If a winter escape has been on your mind, consider this your sign.

🌅 Save this for later - your next sunset could be waiting here.

🌿 Welcome to your favourite place to not be found.

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