Granite Belt
Donnelly’s Castle
Donnelly’s Castle is a granite rock formation with huge rocks creating caves and crevices for you to shimmy through.
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Stanthorpe, the heart of the Granite Belt
There’s plenty to see in the beautiful Granite Belt, one of the highest wine regions in Australia. We’ll cover some of the regional attractions in this blog, including sampling local wines at dozens of cellar door vineyards and visiting our beautiful national parks.
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Stargazing on the Granite Belt
The Granite Belt is famous for its daytime activities, but as the sun sets, there are still things to enjoy at night!
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Girraween National Park
Girraween National Park, located on the Queensland-New South Wales border, is one of many national parks in the Granite Belt area.
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Boonoo Boonoo National Park
Famous for its glistening rock pools and cascading waterfalls, Boonoo Boonoo is a great place to spend a summers day.
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The baby birds of Severn River Cottages
In 2024, we seemed to spot more bird nests on the property than usual. Here’s the list of the baby birds spotted at Severn River Cottages.
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Glen Aplin Fireys on the Job
In August 2024, the Glen Aplin Rural Fire Brigade were busy with controlled burning off in fields near Severn River Cottages.
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Birdwatching in the Granite Belt
Severn River Cottages, with its proximity to the river and bush, is perfect for birdwatching in the Granite Belt.
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About The Severn River
The headwaters of the Severn River flow lazily past the bottom of our accommodation, beginning a long journey to South Australia.
