Queensland Vineyards The quality of Queensland wines is now recognised as among the best in Australia. Overseas exports are increasing, particularly to international markets seeking premium quality boutique wines. Queensland Wine is now exported to 16 countries and the Wine Industry Development Department says the industry is now worth over $40 million dollars annually. In an ironic twist, Angelo Puglisi's Ballandean Estate on the Granite Belt now sells more wine in restaurants abroad than it does at Queensland eateries.
Factory Outlet Shopping The concept of 'Outlet' has proliferated in the past few years in Australia and Internationally, it seems everyone wants to take advantage of this phenomenon. This is of course great for the consumer and shopper as it cuts out the middle retailers and permits Manufacturers to sell 'Direct To The Public'.
Apple and Grape With over 30 vineyards producing fabulous and famous Australian wines, Sundown, Boonoo Boonoo, Bald Rock and the beautiful Girraween National Park.The Granite Belt offers a rich multicultural heritage with early influences from Italian Immigrants into the wine making arena. Now the established and renowned vineyards of the Granite Belt have developed into thriving Internationally renowned producers of high quality wines.
Colorado Review Recently the team here at Australian National Parks packed up and headed for Stanthorpes amazing Girraween National Park, armed with the latest in foot ware from Colorado, our trusty green tent and plenty of other supplies. three hours later we were in the astonishing scenery of our beautiful homeland.
