D'Aguilar Ranges
Covering the areas of Kilcoy, Woodford and through to Caboolture, vineyards have been established in this region for approximately five years.

Sunshine Coast Hinterland
Many vineyards are being established in this region including Flaxton, Montville, Maleny, Kenilworth, Gympie and Eumundi. The vineyards have been showing promising results.

South Burnett
Located north west of Brisbane, the South Burnett is bordered by the Great Dividing Range and the flourishing red paddocks of Kingaroy. This region is the fastest developing wine area in Queensland.

Western Downs
In Queensland's Western Downs, the Maranoa region offers visitors a look at our pioneering past, wide open spaces and natural unspoilt landscapes.

Scenic Rim
A number of wineries and vineyards have been established close to Brisbane. From Mt Cotton to the picturesque Brisbane Valley including Ipswich, Purga, Samford, Harrisville, Mt Alford, Boonah, Stockyard and Marburg.

Granite Belt
Wake up to the beauty of south-east Queensland country and the Granite Belt of the Southern Downs and enjoy the wineries and orchards, country hospitality, good food and spectacular landscapes.

North Queensland
Australia's most beautiful tropical destination North Queensland has several fruit wineries ideally located to capture the tourism market. The combination of climate and magnificent natural beauty make North Queensland an ideal tourist location.

Gold Coast Hinterland
Encompassing the rainforest beauty of Mt Tamborine and the emerald countryside of Albert River and Canungra, is one of Queensland's boutique wine regions.

North Burnett
Currently there are several established wineries in the region including Monto, Bargara, Mt Perry, Gin Gin, Childers, Biggenden, Gladstone and Hervey Bay.

Darling Downs
The Toowoomba region in southeast Queensland country was a flourishing wine producing area at the turn of the century but the industry declined soon after.

Queensland National Parks
Australia has 11 world heritage properties. Five are in Queensland, one of the most naturally diverse places on earth.

Gecko Valley Wines

Address:Via 700 Glenlyon Road, Gladstone QLD 4680, (Turn right 100m past Tondoon Botanic Gardens)

Contact Details

Phone: (07) 4979 0400

Fax: (07) 4979 0500

Email: tocol@bigpond.com.au

Web Site:www.geckovalley.com.au

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Details:Situated amidst 100ha of rolling eucalypt-covered hills less than 3 km from the sea and the offshore islands of the Great Barrier Reef, this exciting viticultural experiment has met with enormous success. The unique central Queensland coastal dry winter/dry summer climate in combination with prevailing sea breezes has created excellent conditions for wine grape growing. Wonderfully ripe fruit, award winning wines and a magnificent setting make for a truly memorable experience. Wine styles range from easy drinking fruity to complex and dry. All wines are available for tasting and sale daily in specially designed, air-conditioned tasting facility overlooking the vineyards. Tea/coffee, snacks and an excellent range of quality Australian-made souvenir and wine appreciation merchandise is also available.

Viticulturist: Tony McCary

Established: 1997

Winemaker: Tony & Colleen McCary

Products/Varieties: Table and fortified wines. Shiraz, Verdelho, Chardonnay, Lazy Lizard White, Lazy Lizard Red, Liqueur Shiraz, Liqueur Muscat, Liqueur Mead, Chocolate Liqueurs and Coffee Liqueurs.

Features: Air-conditioned tasting room, outdoor entertainment areas. Buses welcome. Unique architectural use of on-site stone and timber.

Brands: Gecko Valley, Lazy Lizard

Opening Times: Cellar door sales 10am- 5pm daily. Also mail order. Larger groups or tour may also request other times by appointment.

Travel and Tourism In Queensland
Known as the Sunshine State, Queensland offers the total holiday experience.