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This tiny village – a multi-winner of the Tidy Towns awards, lies at the northern edge of the Granite Belt. Local historian Jean Harslett records that in 1881 the construction of the new Southern Border Railway Line began and it employed 900 people, creating the establishment of a post office at Dalveen. The postal and rail ties continued as a Mr J.S. Kingsford, fulfilled the dual task of post and station master for a period of 19 years. Two mail services emanated in this time, one from Dalveen and one to the Pikedale road and school house six times a week.
The Dalveen State School was established in 1878 and survives today. It houses a multi-purpose sports facility which complements the cricket pitch. The school, together with the post office and village shop/craft centre form the heart of the village and this has been enhanced by a new bush fire brigade centre. The tiny community of Dalveen is home to an energetic quilting group and the enthusiastic sports committee who convene for drinks every Friday night in the village hall.
Dalveen Accommodation
Staying in Dalveen gives you the rare opportunity to experience a real straw bail house close to wineries, restaurants and many tourist attractions so book your stay in the Granite Belt north for a holiday you will never forget.
Things to do in Dalveen
Park your car at the Jim Mitchell Park (comfort facilities onsite), have a picnic lunch, walk to the Dalveen Post Office and browse around the village craft shop and pick up a bargain at the clothing factory right next door, groups interested in seeing Dalveen’s clothing factory can contact Action Graphics for a tour of the premises. Heading in the opposite direction, walk over the railway line do a loop around Pine Crescent to see the heart of this quaint little village. You'll see its Rural Fire Brigade headquarters, local hall, primary school and some of the lovely deciduous trees that have been planted in recent years. And of course stay would not be complete without trying some of the Granite Belt north's local cooking and a glass of the Granite Belts famous wine.
Getting to Dalveen
Dalveen is 20km North of Stanthorpe town along the New England Highway passing through Applethorpe, The Summit, Thulimbah and Cottonvale. You can get directions from this map which you can use to start your exploration from your own Granite Belt accommodation.
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