You know what makes any road trip better? Cheese. Loads of it. And Stanthorpe Cheese Factory has got you covered with some of the best farmhouse cheeses you’ll find in Queensland. Nestled up in Thulimbah, this little spot is all about doing things the old-fashioned way, using rich, creamy Jersey cow milk turned into wheels of goodness.
Swing open the door to the tasting room and you’ll be greeted with a spread that’ll have you filling your picnic basket in no time. There’s everything from creamy bries and crumbly cheddars to punchy blues, plus local relishes, chutneys and balsamic vinegars for that extra kick.
If you’re feeling peckish (and let’s be real, you will be), plonk yourself down at the Jersey Girls Cafe next door. Grab a hearty Ploughman’s lunch or one of their cheese platters and wash it all down with a glass of Granite Belt wine. Heaven.
Once you’ve stocked up, roll out a picnic rug under the gums or hit one of the nearby wineries with your cheesy stash in tow. Because nothing says ‘perfect day out’ quite like wine, cheese and countryside views. Go on, treat yourself.
Stanthorpe Cheese
4 Duncan Ln, Thulimbah QLD 4376
(07) 4685 2277
stanthorpecheese.com.au
