Getting here

Set in the heart of Queensland’s beautiful Granite Belt, Granite Gardens is easy to find — and the drive is part of the experience! Take in rolling countryside, vineyards, and charming small towns along the way before arriving at your peaceful garden retreat.

Approximate driving times

  • From Brisbane – 2 hrs 50 mins

  • From Armidale – 2 hrs 45 mins

  • From Gold Coast – 3 hrs 15 mins

  • From Goondiwindi – 2 hrs 10 mins

  • From Toowoomba – 1 hr 50 mins

Travelling from Brisbane, Gold & Sunshine Coasts and Toowoomba

  1. Drive south on the New England Highway towards Stanthorpe.

  2. Around 4 km south of McDonald’s Stanthorpe, turn left onto Pancor Road.

  3. Continue to the end of Pancor Road and turn right onto Texas Road.

  4. Drive for 11 km (around 9 minutes) and turn left onto Thorndale Road.

  5. Follow Thorndale Road for 3.7 km, then go straight through the crossroad onto Nicholson Road.

  6. Granite Gardens will be 1 km on your right.

Travelling from the New England/Armidale district north

  1. In the village of Glen Aplin, turn left onto Mount Stirling Road (just after the Liberty Service Station).

  2. After crossing the railway line, continue for 450 metres, then turn right onto Thorndale Road.

  3. Drive 6.1 km, then turn left onto Nicholson Road.

  4. Continue 450 metres, and you’ll see Granite Gardens 1 km on your right.

Travelling from the west (Goondiwindi)

  1. Follow State Route 89 from Pikedale towards Stanthorpe.

  2. As you near Stanthorpe, look for Spring Creek Seedlings on your left.

  3. Continue for 1 km, then turn right onto Thorndale Road.

  4. Follow Thorndale Road for 3.7 km, then go straight through the crossroad onto Nicholson Road.

  5. Granite Gardens will be 1 km on your right.