Tenterfield to Stanthorpe road trip: Distance, drive time & stops

The Tenterfield to Stanthorpe drive covers a 148km distance in a driving time of around one hour and 44 minutes. The best stops to add to a Tenterfield to Stanthorpe road trip itinerary are Ballandean and Girraween National Park.

A road trip from Tenterfield to Stanthorpe takes you from the New England region of New South Wales to Queensland’s Granite Belt.

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Stanthorpe is surrounded by national parks, near the Queensland border. For Stanthorpe accommodation deals, hunt here.

This guide is designed to help travellers plan their perfect Tenterfield to Stanthorpe road trip itinerary. Click through on the links for more detailed links about individual towns and attractions – and remember to stock up on your road trip essentials before setting off.

Tenterfield to Stanthorpe distance and driving time

By car, the distance from Tenterfield to Stanthorpe is 148km. That makes for a driving time of around one hour and 44 minutes.

The best things to do in Tenterfield include tastings at the local wineries, and getting a better understanding of Australian history at the Sir Henry Parkes Memorial School of Arts.

Best Tenterfield accommodation

The top places to stay in Tenterfield are:

For a cheap, solid motel: Tenterfield Motor Inn.
For a little style and flair: Commercial Boutique Hotel.
For a great value four star: Golfers Inn.
For heritage charm: Stannum House.

Tenterfield to Stanthorpe drive: Tenterfield to Ballandean

From Tenterfield, you can detour north to Boonoo Boonoo National Park and Bald Rock National Park.

But the New England Highway continues over the Queensland border into Wallangarra. The Border Tree makes a decent photo stop here, but you’re better off continuing to Ballandean.

Ballandean offers several Granite Belt wineries, plus the bizarre Ballandean Pyramid. It is also the gateway to two national parks. You’ll realistically need a 4WD to explore Red Rock Gorge in Sundown National Park.

Where to stay in Ballandean

The best Ballandean accommodation options are:

For a classic European heritage feel: Girraween Country Inn.
For the on-site restaurant: Seventh Wines Villas.
For bushland-surrounded cottages: Accommodation Creek Cottages.

Tenterfield to Stanthorpe road trip: Girraween National Park

Girraween National Park is more accessible, though, with several excellent walking trails. The walks to the summit of the Pyramid and Castle Rock offer the best views, though.