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Town in New South Wales, Australia
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Tenterfield is a town (population 4,000 in 2021) in the New England region of New South Wales in Australia.
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A National Trust building that contains a significant collection of Sir Henry Parkes relics. In 1889 Sir Henry Parkes delivered a famous speech which re-energised the federation movement to create the country of Australia, bringing the then separate states together in a federation, which was achieved in 1901. The S.H.P. Memorial School of Arts was built to commemorate this with a now multi-functional building including a museum, cinema, cafe and community spaces.
The Tenterfield Saddlery was classified by the National Trust of Australia in 1972. Peter Allen, singer and songwriter, has perpetuated the memory of George Woolnough in one of his best known songs "The Tenterfield Saddler".
This museum complex houses the Cottage Museum, General Sir Harry Chauvel Gallery, Petrie Pioneer Cottage (a typical 1860s workers cottage), and various examples of historical machinery.
A preserved railway precinct - the railway line joined Sydney to Brisbane in 1886 but the line closed almost 100 years later.
This memorial commemorates 2 Royal Australian Air Force pilots who died in a training flight crash here in 1987 involving a General Dynamics F-111 Aardvark strategic bomber.
A large cork tree, brought out from England as a seedling in a jam jar in 1861.
This conversation area at the base of Mount Mackenzie in order to preserve old-growth forests. It contains a water hole, a rock pool, and remains of The Common Aboriginal settlement (1930s-1980s). The reserve is closed to vehicles (gate is on Mount Mackenzie Road) but visitors are free to explore on foot - information signs on site. Good for birdwatching.
An English-style country garden, featurig camellias, perennials, wisterias, and roses. See what flowers are in the glass house, and visitors can pick their own posies.
Bald Rock National Park
Access to the Bald Rock Summit Walking Track, the Little Bald Rock Walking Track, and the Border Walking Track. Picnic tables, free gas/electric barbecues, wood barbecues (bring your own firewood), non-flush toilets, water must be boiled or treated before consumption, or better still bring your own. Camping: unpowered sites suitable for tens, campervans and caravans, no showers. No bins so take your rubbish with you. No pets, no smoking.
This secluded place was used by the bushranger Captain Thunderbolt (Fred Ward), it was large enough to keep his horses and the top of the rock was used as his lookout to spy for mail coaches going to and from the gold diggings in the district. 150 m walk from the road, not suitable for wheelchairs.
Boonoo Boonoo National Park
Starting point for the Boonoo Boonoo Falls Walking Track and the River Walk. The picnic area has pit toilets, free gas/electric barbecues, wood barbecues (bring your own firewood), drinking water (ought to be boiled or treated, or bring your own), no pets, no smoking. Ignore Google Maps driving instructions on how to get here!
Enjoy 21 km of horse-riding trails (see https://www.nationalparks.nsw.gov.au/things-to-do/horse-riding-trails/basket-swamp-horse-riding-trails here). Picnic tables at Timbarra Falls and at Woollool Woolloolni Aboriginal Area, but no other facilities. Walking trail to Timbarra Lookout - download a map here. Note that Woollool Woolloolni is a place of great significance to the indigenous people, so please treat the site respectfully - more information is available here.
A rest area with views of Bluff Rock. A monument commemorates the Aboriginal people killed in a massacre by European settlers in 1844 - more information is here. A closer viewpoint is at the turn-off to Bluff Creek Road, 1 km south on the right hand side - be mindful of the highway traffic. No access to the summit of Bluff Rock.
Mount Mackenzie Nature Reserve
Wide views of Tenterfield and the surrounding district. Picnic and barbecue facilities, bring your own water, pit toilets, no pets permitted. Bring binoculars and cameras.
Download the Soundtrail app for your Android or Apple device and follow a self-guided heritage trail with audio commentary.
A day drive through the Border Mountains, incorporating Woodenbong, Urbenville, Tooloom National Park, Legume, Liston, and back to Tenterfield. In Apr 2021 Tooloom Falls is closed for regeneration of the surrounding habitat.
The cinema and theatre present contemporary movies, live theatre, and musical performances.
Lawn bowls.
Golf club.
Tennis courts. Reservations essential.
Tenterfield War Memorial Baths
Solar-heated 33m 6-lane main pool, solar-headed toddler pool/wading pool with shade sail, disabled access around the main pool, disabled toilet and shower, heated showers, barbecue facilities on request, shaded seating.
Bistro fare.
À la carte menu. Lounge Bar with log fire in winter.
Restaurant fare - table service.
Tenterfield Bowling Club
Bistro fare.
Chinese, Cantonese, and Australian cuisine.
Thai cuisine.
Wine, coffee, and cafe fare.
Cafe fare, German cuisine. Indoor and al fresco dining. Pets welcome outside.
Cafe fare.
Cafe fare. Store selling gifts, homewares, fashion, jewellery and accessories.
Sir Henry Parkes Memorial School of Arts
Cafe fare.
The Tenterfield Garden Shop
Cafe fare. Sells nursery plants and oldwares.
Cafe fare.
Cafe fare.
Coffee shop.
Dine in and takeaway.
Tally Ho Motor Inn
Pizza, garlic bread, cold drinks. No delivery.
Fish and chips.
Pub fare.
Liquor store on-site.
Liquor store on-site.
8 rooms with ensuite bathroom, 40-inch TV and DVD player, free WiFi, air conditioning, tea and coffee making facilities, hairdryer. Pets subject to approval (downstairs room only), breakfast not included. Cafe on-site.
Rooms have air conditioning, TV, mini bar, internet access, in-room movie. Deluxe rooms with spa bath, kitchenette, and laundry facilities. On-site restaurant. Disabled access rooms available. Henry's Cottage also available.
A 3-minute drive to the Tenterfield Golf Club. Motel offers barbecue facilities, internet and Wi-Fi access, communal kitchen, cappuccino machine, pancakes machine, cots available, courtesy transfer, high chair available, laundry, pets OK (must enquire on booking), tour desk, walking tracks.
16 rooms with air conditioning, free WiFi, desk, electric blankets, hairdryer, microwave oven, iron and ironing board, refrigerator, ensuite with shower, tea and coffee making facilities, toaster, Foxtel cable TV, table and chairs. Room service breakfast and evening meals.
19 rooms with undercover parking, off-street parking for trailers, ensuite bathrooms, flat-screen TV with Foxtel, free WiFi, tea and coffee making facilities, fridge, toaster, microwave oven on request, air conditioning, ironing facilities, cot available on request, barbecue facilities. Disabled access room available. No pets.
18 rooms with free Wi-Fi, air conditioning, undercover parking, tea and coffee making facilities, toaster, microwave oven, direct-dial phones, meals to rooms. Swimming pool. Guests with electric vehicles must book the King Room in order to have access to the vehicle charger..
23 rooms with free WiFi, undercover parking, air conditioning, tea and coffee making facilities, toaster, kettle, microwave oven.
Rooms with complimentary light breakfast, TV with Foxtel, free WiFi, room serviced daily, tea and coffee making facilities, toaster, microwave, electric blankets. Disabled room available.
19 rooms with full undercover parking, heavy vehicle parking available, toaster, kettle, microwave oven, electric blankets, air conditioning, free WiFi, room service (dinners M-Th), complimentary breakfasts, pets welcome subject to conditions. All rooms away from the highway.
Rooms with air conditioning, desk, kitchenette with microwave oven, toaster, mini bar, continental breakfast, free WiFi.
2-bedroom accommodation with wood fireplace, air conditioning, fully self-contained kitchen, free WiFi and Netflix, games room, tennis court, washing machine.
Tenterfield Golf Club
Accommodation for golfers, package deals available.
A self-contained 2-bedroom cottage with a fully-equipped kitchen and lounge/dining area, bathroom with separate toilet, laundry, verandah with barbecue, air conditioning. Dinner available, delivered to the cottage. Wines and home-made foods for sale.
2 luxury self-contained suites, fireplace in each suite, free WiFi with Netflix, gourmet kitchens and cookware, bicycles, espresso machine with grinder and fresh coffee beans, courtyard with fire pit. Non smoking. No children.
2 self-contained cottages built around 1870, White Rose has a queen-sized bedroom, fully equipped kitchen, bathroom. Red Rose has a country kitchen with European appliances, deluxe rain shower, Scandinavian wood burner, china, luxury fittings and furniture. Phone for availability, see website for payment details..
5-star historic hotel, 6 rooms with complimentary breakfast, guest laundry, WiFi internet. Non-smoking rooms. Communal lounge. Tennis courts.
Stay in a self-contained wing of the homestead, breakfast included, meals available. Suite has air conditioning, indoor fireplace, central heating, washer, TV, fridge, barbecue, microwave oven, dishes and cutlery, coffee maker, hairdryer, linen, soap, shampoo. Camping is also an option, see here.
A 3-bedroom cottage (sleeps 7) with 2 bathrooms, wood fireplace, air conditioning, linen supplied, TV, DVD player, CD player fully equipped kitchen, continental breakfast provisions, barbecue on the deck, electric blankets, free WiFi, laundry, undercover parking, dog friendly (advise on booking, $50 cleaning fee). Non smoking.
A choice of 4 cottages with a fully functional kitchen with cooking and eating utensils, wood heater, barbecue, fridge, microwave oven, stove top. 20 km of riverfront of the Mole River to explore. Go bushwalking or birdwatching, swimming, fishing (bring your own rods and gear), bike riding (bring your own bikes), play tennis ($10 per hour), take a 4-wheel-drive tour ($35 per person per hour, minimum 4 people, reservations in advance).
Powered sites, limited unpowered sites (bookings essential), cabins. The caravan park features 2 gas barbecues, free WiFi, dump point, full laundry facilities, pets welcome with restrictions, fire pit, Devonshire teas, book exchange/library, DVD library, communal lounge, dining area, and kitchen, dog washing facilities (gold coin donation). Note that there isn't a playground or swimming pool to keep children entertained, who must be accompanied by an adult at all times..
Powered and unpowered sites, vans, cabins. Pet friendly - restrictions apply. Gas bottle refills. Barbecue facilities. Ablutions block with disabled access.
United Fuels
A short walk to the main street. Dump point ($5). May be booked out or unavailable during events. All campers must report to the on-site caretaker upon arrival.
Supermarket. Liquor store.
Convenience store.
Chemist.
Tenterfield Newsagency
Newsagent.
Butchers.
Bakery.
Greengrocer.
Washing and drying facilities. Takes coins or cards. Free Wi-Fi. Eco-friendly. CCTV security.
This studio offers the month-long exhibitions and the sale of artworks, paintings, pottery, textiles, and jewellery. There are also workshops by various artists in a range of mediums and techniques. This studio aims to promote the works of local artists.
This gallery showcases artwork by Indigenous Australians, both local and around Australia - original paintings, hand-crafted creations, gifts and homewares.
The base for a local community of artists and makers, this gallery showcases clothing, shoes, jewellery, bags, fibre art, ceramics, pottery, lamp shades, lead-lighting, up-cycled creations, dolls, mixed media paintings and drawings, indigenous artwork, and laser-cut sculptures. Enquire about workshops.
Enjoy their various sparkling mead made from honey from local trees and local spring water. No added flavours, no preservatives, all chemical free. Vegan friendly and gluten free.
Wander through the lavender fiels and browse the various lavender goods for sale. Gift shop with lavender and non-lavender products, and coffee available. Also a B&B and campground, phone, email or see website for particulars.
Cherrydale Orchard grows and sells cherries, cherries, apricots, plums, nectarine and peaches. Plant nursery open in autumn.
A family owned brewery making "beer with altitude". Many styles to taste and choose from.
Home-made mustard pickles, spicy tomato chutney, maple syrup onion marmelade, dukkah, orange almond liqueur marmelade, and chilli tomato pickle. Accommodation available, see here for details.
Reedy Creek Estate has been producing wines since the 1960s. Morning tea and afternoon tea provided. Holiday cottage available, phone or email for particulars.
By coach
A NSW TrainLink coach service runs between Tenterfield and Armidale to catch the long-distance trains to Sydney. Coaches stop at the Glen Innes Visitors Information Centre.
By plane
The nearest airports with regular scheduled services are at Lismore (LSY), Armidale (ARM), Inverell (IVR), and Toowoomba (WTB), all at least 1.5 to 2 hours drive away.
Private transport is best. There is a local taxi service, but no local bus service in Tenterfield.
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Lismore · Regional · LSY
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