About GBWT

 The Granite Belt Wine & Tourism Inc. (GBWT) is the peak local tourist association for operators in the Queensland wine capital.

The association was formed in July 2007 folowing the merger of the Granite Belt Wine Association and the Granite Belt Tourist Association.  Membership is available at two levels: Full membership applies to anyone on the Granite Belt whose primary business activitiy is in tourism, enablign them to achieve economies of scale through co-operative marketing and a recognised marketing levy scheme.  The Associate Membership for others who derive only part of their income from tourism such as local busines operators, artists or community groups.  Membership is growing significantly and currently in excess of 100.

The GBWT is a progressive group, focused, innovative and cohesive.   We foster excellence in sustainable tourism, and are committed to developing our members’ businesses or their organisations and to helping our members deliver a positive, unique and memorable wine tourism experience to all visitors.

We market our area under the brand Granite Belt Wine Country.

As an association, the GBWT operates the Stanthorpe Visitor Information Centre which is open Daily 9-5 with the exception of Christmas Day and Good Friday. Phone 1800 SO COOL.