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💜 Did you know that Tenterfield Shire has its o

💜 Did you know that Tenterfield Shire has its own Lavender farm? 💜

@aloomba_lavender is located a 45 minute drive north of Tenterfield along the Mount Lindesay road.

It’s currently open everyday from 10am - 4pm and the lavender is in full bloom and is looking stunning! So be sure to plan a visit (don’t forget your camera or phone to capture some beautiful photos).

It’s also a campground, bed & breakfast and has a gift shop!

🌾 Take the scenic route 🌾 📍Tourist Drive

🌾 Take the scenic route 🌾

📍Tourist Drive 9 starts in the Main Street of Tenterfield and passes through granite outcrops, farmland and woodlands during the one hour, 38km drive. With views north towards Girraween National Park, Boonoo Boonoo National Park and West over the mountains, this is one of Tenterfield’s most scenic drives.

📷 @serajwright

➡️ To find out more details on Tourist Drive 9 and many other scenic drives, click the link in our bio to our website or click on the link below:
https://www.visittenterfield.com.au/things-to-do/scenic-drives-day-trips

🌿 5 must see waterfalls in Tenterfield Shire 🌿

What’s your favourite waterfall in the Tenterfield Shire?

We’ve had some much needed rain here and lots of rain means the waterfalls will be flowing!

Here are our 5 must see waterfalls in the Tenterfield area:

💦 Basket Swamp Falls
Located in Boonoo State Forest, 14kms north of Tenterfield. The top of the falls themselves are located right next to a parking area. To get to the bottom of the falls is about a 15 minute walk along a beautiful bush track.
📷 @timeimprints
📷 @serajwright

💦 Boonoo Boonoo Falls
Located 27km (35mins) from Tenterfield it’s well worth a visit! The falls lookout is a 10 minute walk and provides uninterrupted views of the river as it plummets 210m into the gorge below.
📷 @bax.tr

💦 Undercliffe Falls
Located 45kms North of Tenterfield and 20 minutes from Stanthorpe just outside the town of Liston. You can view the falls right next to the carpark. Good walking shoes are recommended for the somewhat perilous and steep walk down to the bottom of the falls. Undercliffe Falls has no facilities, tracks are not signposted and there is limited mobile reception.
Use caution when using this walking track.
@milkvetchmilk

💦 Koreelah Creek Falls
Located in the remote northern corner of Tenterfield Shire in Koreelah National Park adjacent to Koreelah Creek Camp Ground. It’s a short easy 5 minute walk to the falls and gorge, with lots of birdwatching to be had.
📷 @kenwarephotos

💦 Ugly Corner Falls
Located in Torrington State Conservation area, just outside the town of Torrington and 50 minutes from Tenterfield. There is a bit of rock and creek hopping on this downhill track, which is approximately 1.5km down to the falls (3km return).
📷 @milkvetchmilk

➡️ Always check road conditions prior to taking off on your adventure (check if a 4WD is needed).
Some walking tracks are steep and remote, always make sure you walk to your abilities.
Do not walk waterfall tracks in the rain, as some may be slippery.
Always tell someone where you are going.
Always check the NSWNP website for park closures and updates and keep upto date with the RFS website.

Enjoy!

Bald Rock has just been featured in @travellerau a

Bald Rock has just been featured in @travellerau and @sydneymorningherald list of “20 extraordinary Australian holidays that beat travelling overseas.”

Australia’s largest exposed granite rock is a natural wonder few know about. Hike through eucalyptus forests teeming with birdlife and up open granite slopes to the summit, for panoramic views and massive teetering boulders.

📍 Bald Rock is located just 20 minutes from Tenterfield.

🌿 There are two different walking tracks leading to the summit. Take the walk up the rock face which is a bit more strenuous or a more leisurely walk up and back through the forest.

🛌 Spend the night at the Bald Rock Campground or stay nearby in Tenterfield at one of our many accommodation providers.

To view the link to the article please see our stories or the ‘Media’ highlight.

🌿 Have you visited Thunderbolts Hideout before?

🌿 Have you visited Thunderbolts Hideout before? 🌿

Fred Ward, better known as Captain Thunderbolt, was the longest roaming bushranger in Australia’s history.

He was very familiar with the Tenterfield region, using it as both a hideout and hunting ground for his hold-ups. The many caves and bushy hideouts across New England were some of Thunderbolt’s favourites, and the one near Tenterfield is one of the easiest to access.

📍 Thunderbolt’s Hideout is located 12 km north of Tenterfield, along Mount Lindesay Road.

➡️ The site is signposted, and the hideout is a short 150-metre walk from the road. The large area between the rocks was used to stable Captain Thunderbolt’s horses and the small shelter under the large rock was a great place to camp. The top of the rock made an ideal lookout, as this was the main road to Warwick during the gold-mining days.

📷 @talesandtones.photography

🌸🌿🪴 Glenrock Gardens, here in Tenterfield

🌸🌿🪴 Glenrock Gardens, here in Tenterfield, are holding their Open Gardens this weekend – Saturday 11th & Sunday 12th November!

These will be their last Open Gardens until March 2024

@glenrockgardens is a 10 acre award winning country garden, with beautiful trees, flowering plants and lakes.

Wander amongst the bountiful blooms at your leisure, relax and enjoy! They have a nursery full of wonderful plants to purchase for your gardens.

Open 10am – 3pm
Entry fees apply (please see their website for details)
LOCALS FREE
Open Gardens
Nursery
Refreshments available

For more information, including garden entry fees and all their Open Gardens dates, please visit their website, the link is in their bio – www.glenrockgardens.com.au

Rainbows at sunset from the summit of Bald Rock 🌈

30kms North of Tenterfield you will find the stunning Bald Rock National Park.

As the largest granite monolith in the Southern Hemisphere, Bald Rock towers 260m above the surrounding bushland, providing a 750m long by 500m wide space to explore. There are two routes you can take to climb to the top, both very rewarding walks,especially at sunrise or sunset!

📷 @thelifeof_riley._

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#ourregionalnsw #nswnationalparks #baldrocknationalpark

The impressive Boonoo Boonoo Falls (pronounced Bun

The impressive Boonoo Boonoo Falls (pronounced Bunna Bunoo) in Tenteriled Shire.

The Boonoo Boonoo River is one of the park’s most spectacular features. Its banks transform from smooth stretches of granite to sandy beaches, and in Spring, is lined with colourful bursts of wildflowers. Follow their brightly lit trail
as you explore the secluded rock pools and waterholes scattered along the river’s path. If you’re quiet, you may even spot a platypus!

The falls lookout provides uninterrupted views of the river as it plummets 210m into the gorge below.

In the early 1900s, Banjo Patterson made Boonoo Boonoo legendary when he proposed to his sweetheart, Alice Walker, at the Boonoo Boonoo Falls lookout.

Located 27km from Tenterfield it’s well worth a visit!

Make sure you obtain a NSWNP drone permit to fly your drone in National Parks in New South Wales.

📷 @mel.k.campbell

Have you visited the Cobb & Co museum in Liston?

Have you visited the Cobb & Co museum in Liston?

Liston, which is located on the Mount Lindesay Road, approx. 45kms north of Tenterfield, is home to the Cobb & Co museum.

At about 85 years old, John Charles Burton built an amazing replica Cobb & Co stagecoach and a beautiful
wooden horse pulling a wagon. He wanted the people to remember the Cobb & Co mail route from Tenterfield to Maryland, which passed through Liston, travelling along the Seven Mile Lane. At 91 years old, John Burton
with his supporters designed and constructed the building that houses the coach and tools from the old days.
The replica of the carriage, the wooden horse the wagon and tools are shown in the building with large glass windows in Liston, just on the side of Mount Lindesay Rd.

It’s well worth a stop when visiting the Tenterfield Shire, especially in Autumn when the surrounding trees are full of colour.

📷 @serajwright

🌾🗿 Sprawled across the rugged Mole Tableland

🌾🗿 Sprawled across the rugged Mole Tableland you will find the forests, woodlands and rocky outcrops of Torrington State Conservation Area in the Tenterfield Shire.

Torrington is a place where Aboriginal Dreamtime stories come alive. The land, waterways, wildlife and plants of the area are significant for the Ngarrabul, Marbul, Bigambul and Jucumbul people – the traditional owners.

The magnificent rock formations on the Mystery Face walking track are a must-see for any Torrington visitor and great for birdwatching and springtime wildflower displays. The track takes you through open woodland and past remarkable granite rock formations.

The Mystery Face itself will be revealed towards the end of the loop track. Worn over time by erosion or created by humans, we’re not sure, but it serves as a fascinating reminder of the ancient Aboriginal heritage of this area. As you admire the rock formations, keep a look out for small geckos and lizards, which are often found in and around the rocky areas during the summer. In spring and summer, you’ll be treated to colourful wildflowers of purples and yellows scattered throughout the bush.

For those interested in birdwatching there is also plenty of birdlife to see along the way. You might be lucky to spot the Brown Treecreeper or the bright Red-Breasted Flame Robin dotted amongst the trees. 🌾🗿

🧭 Mystery Face & Westminster Rocks Walking Track
Distance: 2.6 km loop
Time suggested: 1 to 1.5 hours

📍From Tenterfield, head south along the New England Highway for 50km. Turn right into Stannum Road, just before the town of Deepwater. Follow for approximately 30km until you reach the town of Torrington where the conservation area starts.

📷 @travellingfiddies

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🛻🏍⛺️ Rover Park @roverparkofficial is a

🛻🏍⛺️ Rover Park @roverparkofficial is a family run 4WD and motor bike park in the bush here in Tenterfield Shire.

Situated on the Great Dividing Range at an altitude of 720m and 35km East of Tenterfield on the Bruxner Highway.

“Set amongst Australia’s spectacular bushland with access to Cataract River and Crooked creek which boasts it’s own stunning seasonal Waterfall. The area is rich in history and minerals with an old gold mining plant from the late 1800’s nearby. Fossils and other stones of Red and White Rock can be found on the property. We’re a family run park focused on providing a place to relax and unwind in a family and pet friendly environment. We offer 4WD and motor bike riding from beginners up to those more experienced. Onsite accommodation is available or pick your own camping spot.”

🛻 Open for select dates only, please refer to their facebook page & website for 2023 dates
🖥 Bookings essential by email or messenger
⛺️ Accommodation available or 100% offgrid bush camping
🚿 Toilet and shower amenities
🏊‍♀️ Swimming dam with awesome slide
🐴 Farm animals
🌳 Bushwalking
🌿 Nature
📍 8km's of Cataract River
📍 15 minutes to Drake for a good ole pub feed at the Lunatic Hotel
📍 35 minutes to Tenterfield for supplies, fuel, Boutique shopping and more

🛻🏍⛺️

🌥️ Sunrise at Bald Rock - on top of the world

🌥️ Sunrise at Bald Rock - on top of the world! 🌥️

How incredible is this cloud inversion taken by @byron.photography

This would have been a pretty incredible sight to see and would have felt like you were on top of the world.

Cloud inversions are common in mountainous areas and are often seen during the winter months. They occur when a layer of warm air sits on top of a layer of cool air near the ground, creating a stable atmosphere where the cool air is trapped beneath the warm air - best viewed at sunrise!

Bald Rock is just a 30 minute drive from Tenterfield and sits at almost 1300m above sea level.

As the largest granite monolith in the Southern Hemisphere, Bald Rock towers 260m above the surrounding bushland, providing a 750m long by 500m wide space to explore. There are two routes you can take to climb to the top, both very rewarding walks. Make sure you rug up in Winter - as it gets quite chilly. 🌥

📷 @byron.photography

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🚴‍♀️🚴 Tenterfield Shire’s quiet coun

🚴‍♀️🚴 Tenterfield Shire’s quiet country roads and remote, high-country
wilderness trails offer breath taking cycling experiences.

From easy-paced rides to multi-day bike-packing trips,
Tenterfield offers a range of great gravel and off-road adventures. Spectacular scenery abounds with rock monoliths, waterfalls, gorges, wild rivers and wildlife in World-Heritage National Parks.

Ride your heart out. And when you’re ready to relax with a hot shower and a good feed, Tenterfield and the Shire’s villages offer plenty of accommodation and eating options – great pubs, camping, motels and B&Bs – along with restaurants and cafes with great coffee, boutique shopping, arts & crafts and collectables.

Some rides to add to your list:

🚲 Gunya Road
🚲 Kildare Road
🚲 Washpool National Park (northern part of the park in Tenterfield Shire)
🚲 Mount Mackenzie Scenic Drive
🚲 Border Mountains Tourist Drive
🚲 Billarimba Lookout loop
🚲 Black Swamp Road – Nutshell Return
🚲 Tenterfield - Harrigans Lane
🚲 Timbarra – Lindrook Loop

For more information on Cycling Routes and in-depth information please visit our website:
https://www.visittenterfield.com.au/things-to-do/cycling

* Always check with Live Traffic NSW and the local council for any potential road closures before heading out on your ride and also check the weather forecast.
🚴‍♀️🚴

📷 Photos by @shayle1977

💦 Did you know about this little known waterfal

💦 Did you know about this little known waterfall in Tenterfield Shire?

Undercliffe Falls is located on the Bookookoorara Creek east of Liston. The falls descend 150m, over a 30m wide rock face into a deep pool ideal for swimming in summer. Follow the walking trail through eucalypt trees, across Bookookoorara Creek to Bookookoorara State Forest returning as a circuit back to the creek and falls.

Good walking shoes are recommended for the somewhat perilous and steep walk down to the bottom of the falls. Undercliffe Falls has no facilities, tracks are not signposted and there is limited mobile reception.
Use caution when using this walking track. 💦

📍45kms North of Tenterfield and 20 minutes from Stanthorpe

📷 @paulstephen_

🌸 🌼 Springtime in Tenterfield certainly is b

🌸 🌼 Springtime in Tenterfield certainly is beautiful!

Millbrook Park has to be one of the best places to see the spring blossoms, with rows of trees lining the path, you can walk amongst the flowers like @serajwright

Each row tends to bloom at different times throughout Spring and each row has different trees and blossoms.

Who is keen to visit Tenterfield in Spring? 🌸 🌼

🌾 Golden mornings on Timbarra Road - we have so

🌾 Golden mornings on Timbarra Road - we have some absolutely stunning country roads here in Tenterfield Shire and Timbarra Road is just one of them.

Lara from @mynotesfrom gets up early and captures some beautiful shots of our area 🌾

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Location here 👇🏼 Is this one of Australia an

Location here 👇🏼 Is this one of Australia and New South Wales most underrated and little known lookouts?

Thunderbolts lookout in Torrington State Conservation Area offers spectacular 360’ panoramic views over the New England area of New South Wales. A little known area in the Tenterfield Shire that is a must visit if in the region.

The 2km track takes you through stunning boulders and rocky outcrops which leads to a lookout platform accessible by a steep 5m ladder. It’s a challenging climb, but well worth it for the views at the top. It’s only a 50 minute drive from Tenterfield.

@serajwright recently captured this footage when visiting Torrington. In Tenterfield Shire. She obtained a NSWNP drone permit to film in the National Park.

🌿⛺ The Rocky River area in Tenterfield Shire

🌿⛺ The Rocky River area in Tenterfield Shire offers bushwalking, camping, swimming, kayaking, mountain biking, bird watching, wildlife spotting and lots of big sky star gazing.

You can a drive from Tenterfield to Drake via Billirimba Road and Rocky River Road (you can come back the same way or do the loop and drive back along the Bruxner Way).

Stay for a few days or weeks at one of the campsites (privately owned campsites which are available via their own websites or hipcamp) – if you google ‘Rocky River Tenterfield camping’ a selection of camps come up.

If you’re short on time or you are staying in Tenterfield or one of the Shires villages, take a day tip and go for a drive out to this hidden gem.

🌿⛺

📷 @luke_van_de_rest

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🌿🌸 Tenterfield is home to the award winning

🌿🌸 Tenterfield is home to the award winning Glenrock Gardens @glenrockgardens – a country gardens and wedding venue, located just 10 minutes from the town centre of Tenterfield.

With over 10 acres of beautiful gardens to explore they are holding their next Open Gardens this October, where you can wander amongst the beautiful spring blossoms, walk around the lakes, visit their nursery and enjoy refreshments within the garden grounds.

Their next Open Gardens dates are below, for further details please visit their website: www.glenrockgardens.com.au

Sunday October 8th
Sunday October 15th

🌿🌸

🥟🍴🍷 One of Tenterfields premier events is

🥟🍴🍷 One of Tenterfields premier events is back on again next weekend!

Eat Street Tenterfield is on again this Saturday October 7 from 5pm to 9pm with Live Music, Street Food, Kids Entertainment, Bar, Gin Van and Fire Pits to keep you warm!

Nine Year Sister are performing live and this great duo from Stanthorpe who have performed recently at the Gympie Muster have a unique Pop Folk style that is truly special!

@eatstreettenterfield 148 Manners St Tenterfield from 5pm Saturday October 7

🥟🍴🍷

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