Big Fella Wines & Farmstay combines the charm and escape of Stanthorpe with the quiet and serenity of country life in Severnlea. Nestled just minutes from Stanthorpe is our stunning homestead dating back to the 1920s. Today, the farm home has been restored to its former glory with added modern creature comforts, and now provides three luxuriously sized rooms for travellers to the region.

Born in South Africa, Andrie and Madeleine grew up in the heart of the country’s wine country in the Western Cape Province. This naturally led to the pairing both gaining an appreciation for the quiet life and wine from all over the world. Having fallen in love with Australia, Andrie and Madeleine knew they wanted to combine their passions and maintain their small town roots. When the opportunity to own and operate the then Moonrise Estate arose, they knew this was their opportunity to do this and share their love with people wanting a taste for a weekend, week or more.

Stanthorpe is located in the scenic Southern Downs Region of Queensland, a 2 hour and 45 minute drive from Brisbane or 3 hours from the Gold Coast. Positioned 1,000 metres above sea level, it’s known for its stunning rural scenery, farmlands, fruit orchards and endless vineyards — and now Big Fella Wines. The region is also located in what is known as the Granite Belt — Queensland’s only true wine country. The cooler climate makes the area ideal for growing large-scale grape vineyards, perfect for making wine. In winter, temperatures in Stanthorpe can reach below zero degrees. For the romantics at heart, visiting the region can have you strolling through orchards of stone fruit, before spreading a picnic blanket out amidst the grape vines.