The Queensland College of Wine Tourism is a joint venture between the University of Southern Queensland and the Department of Employment, Small Business and Training.  It opened in April 2007.

A state-of-the-art $8.5 million education and training facility for the Queensland wine tourism industry, the College is located on the campus of Stanthorpe State High School and provides specialist education and training facilities for the wine tourism industry.

In partnership with University of Southern Queensland, Stanthorpe State High School and 69 other Gateway Schools, the College provides training from secondary to tertiary levels in viticulture, oenology, tourism, hospitality and business.

The education and training programs are developed in partnership with the wine tourism industry.

The College incorporates the Award Winning Varias Restaurant, Conference and Function Centre.

Opening Hours:
Morning Tea Menu – Tuesday to Saturday from 10am
Lunch Menu – Tuesday to Saturday from 11am
Dinner Menu – Friday & Saturday from 5.30pm

Children’s Menu available.

Please note, for groups of more than 16 guests a set menu will be provided.

Picnic Hampers and BBQ Packs available for take-away with 24 hours notice.
Wine available at $20 per bottle with any take-away order.

In winter, dine in front of the fireplace or on warmer days enjoy dining in our airconditioned restaurant or outside in the courtyard.

Bookings are essential – (07) 4685 5050 or qcwt@unisq.edu.au

Please note we are closed public holidays.

We will be closed for dinner on Friday 1 March due to an offsite catering function.

 Easter 2024:
We are closed from 29/3/24 – 1/4/24

Join us for one of our 2024 Vintage Tour & Tastings!  For further information click here.
Varias Restaurant
Food and Wine Events
Training
Banca Ridge Cellar Door and Winery
Schools Program
Wine & Spirit Education Trust (WSET) Qualifications

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