The Queensland Granite Belt describes the area in Australia's Great Dividing Ranges between Dalveen (to the north of Stanthorpe) and Wallangarra (to the south of Stanthorpe). It includes the many small villages and hamlets along the New England Highway which have Stanthorpe as a main commercial centre. Boasting mountains, open skies, clean air, ecotourism destinations, many locally-grown fresh fruits & vegetables, four distinct seasons, vineyards and wineries, a wide range of accommodation styles, fine dining and National Parks, The Granite Belt is less than 3 hours by road from Brisbane, the Gold Coast (Qld) or Armidale (NSW).