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Wine Regions
Many vineyards have been
established on Queensland Sunshine Coast Hinterland including Flaxton,
Montville, Maleny, Kenilworth, Gympie and Eumundi. Many of the vineyards are a
one hour drive north of Brisbane and 45 minutes west of the Sunshine Coast
beaches.
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Located north-west of Brisbane, the
South Burnett region is bordered by the Great Dividing Range and Kingaroy. This
region is the fastest developing wine area in Queensland with currently 600
acres in 25 vineyards. Today there are over 20 vineyards, cellar doors and
wineries in the region
If you come to the South Burnett
region, don't miss a trip to the Bunya Mountains National Park with its walking
tracks leading to lookouts with breathtaking views.
With a high altitude and mild winters, the South Burnett area can be compared
to NSW's Hunter Valley when it comes to winegrape production.
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Queenslands
Somerset Valleys
are less than two hours drive north of Brisbane near
the Sunshine Coast and on the way to South Burnett
and includes Kilcoy and Dayboro. This region has very rich volcanic soils ideal
for vine production.
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This region covers
Bargara, Mt Perry, Anderleigh, Mungungo, Gin Gin, Childers, Biggenden,
Bundaberg, and Gladstone, an area that also boasts national parks and beaches.
North Burnett QLD is around three hours drive north of Brisbane and covers a large climatic span,
with cool winters and warm to hot summers.
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Queensland's Granite Belt is Queensland's largest wine region, with over 50 cellar doors, wineries and vineyards. Within three hours drive of Brisbane / Gold Coast, at almost 1,000 metres above sea level, the region is the only place in Queensland to enjoy four distinct seasons, unique in Australia for its combination of cool weather and decomposed granite soils. This region also boasts national parks, orchards and many bed and breakfast accommodation options, particularly popular during the winter season.
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Just an hour from Brisbane and half an hour from the Gold Coast, the Gold Coast Hinterland wine growing region encompasses the rainforest beauty of Mt Tamborine and the lush green countryside of Albert River and Canungra. This wine region includes many cellar doors, vineyards, boutique wineries and award winning wines.
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The Toowoomba region in southeast Queensland was a flourishing
wine producing area at the turn of the century but the industry
declined soon after.
The region is now undergoing a spectacular
rebirth with both boutique wineries and several larger commercial wineries.
Vineyards in this region operate cellar door experiences with views
ranging from wide sweeping plains torolling countryside. The region
enjoys a mild climate during Winter and warm Summers.
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A number of wineries, cellar doors, and vineyards have been established
within an hours drive from Brisbane, from Mt Cotton to the Brisbane
Valley. The region's warm climate provides good conditions for growing
premium grape varieties.
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Brisbane Shopping
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Spring Lake
Metro, a Queensland designer lifestyle centre,
is due to launch officially
on 22 and 23
September 2007.
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Fun Stuff
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When looking to dine out in Brisbane, it is helpful to understand the different
precincts for
restaurants in Brisbane.
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