Granite Belt Christmas Farm, Applethorpe

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Where memories are made and traditions created



Nestled in the heart of the Granite Belt Wine Region, Christmas lovers will be delighted to discover Australia’s most prestigious Christmas store, the Granite Belt Christmas Farm. Memory-making and traditions are the foundations on which the Fraser family have created a festive Christmas Village on their farm, ensuring visitors are sprinkled with Christmas and festive magic all year round.



Creating traditions runs deep within the Fraser family, who modestly love to share their slice of Christmas paradise with visitors to Granite Belt Christmas Farm. Every year Brad Fraser loves nothing more than to be able to bring the most perfectly shaped Christmas Trees to your home, having worked on them for ten months of the year, while Katherine explores the globe to bring Christmas lovers the most spectacular Christmas décor she can find.



Famous for keeping the Christmas Spirit alive all year round, there are sackfuls of must-do's on the farm for the whole family. Keep reading to find out all the fabulous Christmas happenings for 2024.

WHAT'S ON AT GRANITE BELT CHRISTMAS FARM FOR CHRISTMAS 2024?

HARVEST SEASON 2024
OPEN FOR HARVEST FROM THE 29th NOVEMBER UNTIL THE 23rd DECEMBER



Get into the Christmas spirit and start a new family tradition by bringing the whole family to the farm to choose your very own fresh Christmas tree. There is so much fun to be had.

You can pre-order your Christmas tree ONLINE HERE or even better, visit Granite Belt Christmas Farm from the 29th of November to choose your very own tree. Families can choose their Farm Fresh Christmas Tree from Granite Belt Christmas Farm’s fields or for your convenience, you can choose a pre-cut and netted 5FT | 6FT | 7FT Farm Fresh Christmas Tree from the Harvest Barn, which are cut fresh every morning and brought from the Granite Belt Christmas Farm’s sister farm!



It’s worthwhile noting that a visit in the first two weeks of Harvest Season is usually the best time to get the best trees.  Once you have found your perfect tree, the Farm’s elves will cut your tree down and net it for you for easy transportation. FOR 2024 FARM GATE CHRISTMAS TREE PRICING AND FAQ, PLEASE FOLLOW THIS HIGHLIGHTED LINK - all prices include netting.

SANTA VISITS THE FARM 2024
EVERY WEEKEND FROM SATURDAY 16th NOVEMBER TO SUNDAY 22nd DECEMBER, 10.00am to 1.00pm



Join the Granite Belt Christmas Farm for a magical experience filled with festive cheer, farm fun and unforgettable memories.

Bring the whole family for a day of holiday activities, delicious treats and the opportunity to create your very own family’s cherished traditions. Whether you’re browsing the two spectacular Christmas stores or sipping hot cocoa, there’s something to delight every member of the family at the Granite Belt Christmas Farm.


 
Mark your calendars and don’t miss this wonderful time of year to celebrate the season with Santa and all his furry friends! 

WHAT ELSE CAN WE DO WHEN VISITING GRANITE BELT CHRISTMAS FARM?

MISTLETOE STORE

Browse the Mistletoe Store’s incredible variety of more than 20,000 Christmas decorations, including ornaments and vintage collectables. Shoppers are assured of finding the ultimate Christmas decorations and accessories at the beautifully themed Mistletoe Store, which carries world leading brands. If a ‘White Christmas’ is your wish, a magnificent collection of American Christmas décor is imported directly to the store.



For those who love nothing more than browsing at leisure from home, online shopping is also available. Shop the Catalogue, or shop by Colour or Theme - please follow the respective highlighted links - the variety is mind-boggling!

FRASER’S HARVEST BARN



From twinkling lights to inflatable Santa sleighs, the new Fraser’s Harvest Barn is full of fabulous products to deck the halls of your home, indoors AND outdoors, sharing the holiday spirit with your neighbours, family and friends. For all your Outdoor Displays, Lighting and Christmas Trees, please follow the respective highlighted links.

Granite Belt Christmas Farm offers FREE CLICK AND COLLECT ONLINE, so you can order your items ahead of time and pick them up directly from the farm.

MRS CLAUS’S CAFE

The Granite Belt Christmas Farm is focused on bringing the tradition of sharing exquisite festive foods and sweets with family and friends all year round.



Mrs Claus’ Café offers al fresco (outdoor) dining that offers a delicious all-day menu for Breakfast, Morning Tea, Lunch and Afternoon Tea from 9.00am to 2.00pm. The cake cabinet is filled with delicious handcrafted tarts, cakes and fudges, sure to tantalise every visitor’s taste buds.

Enjoy marshmallow moustaches with a decadent cup of Belgian Hot Chocolate or for those watching their waistlines, Mrs Claus’ Café also offers coffees, milkshakes and cold drinks. The café is BYO wine and beer and a corkage fee of $2.50 per person will apply.

Call ahead to book your table on 0499 924 289.

Explore the extensive range of gourmet festive products, sauces and fudges - you will quickly discover that chocolate is very much the focus.
Please note that strictly no outside food or beverages may be brought on to the Farm.



PICNIC BASKETS

If you’re visiting during the Harvest Season, why not pamper your ‘other’ half and/or your family with a fabulous Picnic Basket, available for ordering online here from the Granite Belt Christmas Farm. A Family Picnic Basket is ONLY $65 or $40 for a Couple’s Picnic Basket. Alternatively, call the Café on 0499 924 289 to pre-order your Picnic Baskets. Once your Picnic Basket is sorted, find the perfect spot for your picnic rug (included) and lie back between the Christmas trees to savour the fresh scent of pine in the fields. Sounds totally divine!

RUDOLPH’S ICE CREAM BAR

Who doesn’t love ice cream on a hot sunny day! Rudolph’s Ice Cream Bar proudly stocks Maleny Food Co Gelato, from a Maleny family-owned and operated company. Fresh Guernsey milk is sourced from a local family farm that produces the best quality milk in an environmentally sustainable way. Made in small batches, churning rather than whipping the base to produce the perfect rich and creamy texture, they then hand stir only pure and simple ingredients to create delicious flavours!



A visit to Granite Belt Christmas Farm sounds like a family’s perfect day - let the kids explore and feed all of Santa’s animals, wander through the fields of real Christmas trees or visit the farm in harvest season and let the kids choose the quintessential tree for your family festivities. 

A must-do on everybody’s Christmas calendar this year.

Location: Granite Belt Christmas Farm, 321 Aerodrome Rd, Applethorpe, QLD 4378  
Opening hours: Open 6 days a week - Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays, 9.00am to 4.00pm; Sundays 9.00am to 2.00pm and closed on Tuesdays
Mobile: 0499 924 289
Dogs are NOT permitted on the farm.



Images and information with thanks to Granite Belt Christmas Farm.

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