The Event

Opera In the Vineyard is a charity event held on the first weekend in May each year in the spectacular vineyards of Ballandean Estate Wines.  The event is one of South East Queensland’s premier cultural events, and the jewel of the Granite Belt’s social calendar. Opera in the Vineyard attracts up to 1800 people each year providing an intoxicating mix of music, wine, food and an unforgettable time.  The event organisers Ballandean Estate Wines and the Rotary Club of Stanthorpe have donated almost a million dollars to charity since the events inception.

Getting There

 Shuttle Buses are the best way to attend the opera and are $20 return, although ample car parking is available adjacent to the winery.

The Bus Routes are as follows:
From Stanthorpe (Route 1) – All along main street starting from Top of the Town Caravan Park. Following highway through Severnlea and Glen Aplin and Ballandean.
From Stanthorpe (Route 2) – From Stanthorpe via Eukey Road to Ballandean. Also along Mt Tully Road.
From Warwick – All motels along highway starting from Post Office/Warwick Centre. There is no return bus after the Dinner.
From Ballandean – Cottages on Eukey Road and Jacobsen Road.  Along Pyramids Road to Girraween National Park Rangers Station.
From Tenterfield – All motels along highway from southernmost motel. There is no return bus after dinner.