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 47 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.

As a COVID response, our opening hours and times are as follows:
Morning Tea Menu – Tuesday to Saturday from 10am
Lunch Menu – Tuesday to Saturday – 11am – 3pm (last orders 2pm)
Dinner Menu – Friday & Saturday from 5.30pm (last orders 8pm)

Children’s Menu available.

Please note, for groups of more than 10 guests a pre-order from our a-la-carte menu is required.
For groups of more than 20 guests, a set menu is essential.

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 on the deck overlooking the spring fed dam and vineyard.

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

Please note we are closed public holidays.