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the great Place I Live with Seasonal Changes
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town of Stanthorpe was originally established by tin miners in the
1870's. Diversification into fruit and vegetable growing provided
the solid foundation for the growth of the Shire. Increased diversification
including value adding of primary products, tourism and commercial
development is valued and encouraged by Stanthorpe Shire.
The Stanthorpe Historical Museum
contains many artefacts of historical significance brought
together to preserve Stanthorpe's colourful past. Stanthorpe
Shire Council Library is a well equipped, modern library
which provides a research and leisure resource for the
residents. |
Main Street In Stanthorpe
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Stanthorpe
boasts a vibrant mix of cultures . The wide ethnic background
is reflected in the range of art and craft produced
by the community. The Stanthorpe Regional Art Gallery
hosts travelling exhibitions and community shows. |
 Bald Rock National Park
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From the top visitors are rewarded by expansive views
across a beautiful granite outcrop dotted landscape.
Around the base of the rock are stands of eucalypts,
mainly stringy-bark and New England blackbutt. The park
has a small camping area for those wishing to extend
their stay and is just 39km from Stanthorpe. |
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Bald Rock National
Park is tucked away in the thickly timbered country
between Stanthorpe and Tenterfield along the Queensland-New
South Wales border, accessable to conventional vehicles
from the Mt Lindsay Highway.
The park has two distinct walking tracks, both leading
to the top of the rock. These tracks are clearly marked. |
Quart Pot Creek meanders through
the town with gentle ease. There is a large waterfowl
habitat where waterhen breed profusely.
The many visitors to the town enjoy their lunch or
tea break sitting on the banks of the creek, under the
ever graceful willows, |
Quart Pot Creek
In
Stanthorpe |
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while feeding
the brown ducks and wood ducks, which congregate in
large groups, anticipating that some kind sole might
throw them some left over sandwiches or other scraps
to see them through the day. |
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