The Big Thermometer
Highlights
- Visit the Big Thermometer to witness Queensland's coolest town marked in an iconic landmark.
- Explore scenic pathways along the creekside, perfect for a leisurely stroll in Stanthorpe.
- Relax at picnic tables near the Visitor Information Centre, enjoying the fresh mountain air.
- Cross the creek to discover the historic Red Bridge, a charming spot for exploration.
Stanthorpe is Queensland’s coolest town and this is marked on the readings shown on Stanthorpe’s Big Thermometer.
See the Big Thermometer next to the Stanthorpe Visitor Information Centre, with toilets available onsite and picnic tables.
From The Big Thermometer there are lovely pathways that follow the creekside right through Stanthorpe, or if you cross the creek on the other side of the bridge and head west you’ll end up at the historic Red Bridge, a popular spot to explore.
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- QLD – Granite Belt
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