COVID-19 Update

We’re excited to welcome NSW Travellers back to our region from the 1st June, and are here to help you plan your journey to Tenterfield and surrounds.
If you have any flu like symptoms (such as a fever, cough, sore throat, runny nose or shortness of breath), please do not visit our region, as you may put our community at risk. When you visit, please ensure you adhere to all NSW Health advice regarding physical distancing and hygiene.

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Getting Here

Motorcyling the New England High Country

Tenterfield is an easy 3.5 hour drive from Brisbane and the Gold Coast and has good road access via the New England Highway to the north and the south, and the Bruxner Highway to the east.

There are also plenty of opportunities to get off the beaten track and enjoy the scenic route. See our scenic drives for more information.

While Tenterfield is best as a self-drive location, a number of companies provide coach services to Tenterfield from Brisbane, Sydney, Armidale, Tamworth, Casino and Lismore.

There are 5 major airports within a 3.5 hour radius of Tenterfield, all of which offer car hire options.

 

Distances to Tenterfield (Town)

Kilometres Time Airport
Brisbane 270 km 3 hours 20 mins Airport Icon
Gold Coast 280 km 3 hours 30 mins Airport Icon
Byron Bay/Ballina 200 km 2 hours 30 mins Airport Icon
Lismore 160 km 2 hours Airport Icon
Toowoomba 200 km 2 hours 20 mins Airport Icon
Stanthorpe 60 km 45 mins
Glen Innes 90 km 1 hour
Armidale 190 km 2 hours Airport Icon
Tamworth 300 km 3 hours 30 mins Airport Icon
Inverell 160 km 1 hour 45 mins Airport Icon
Coffs Harbour 295 km 3 hours 30 mins Airport Icon
Sydney 660 km 7 hours 50 mins Airport Icon

 

Nearby Airports

Daily domestic and international flights are available to both Brisbane and Gold Coast airports, from a large range of cities and regions. Armidale and Tamworth Airports offer direct flights to and from Sydney and Brisbane; Ballina has direct flights to Sydney, Melbourne and Newcastle; and Toowomba Wellcamp Airport offers direct flights to Melbourne, Sydney, Townsville and Western Queensland.

Brisbane Airport Flights and Services

Gold Coast Airport Flights and Services

Ballina/Byron Airport Flights and Services

Toowoomba Wellcamp Airport Flights and Services

Armidale Airport Flights and Services

Tamworth Airport Flights and Services

Bus and Coach Services

COVID-19 Situation: A number of coach services have suspended their services to Tenterfield due to the current COVID-19 crisis and travel restrictions. 

Tenterfield is accessible via coach services from Brisbane, Sydney, Armidale, Toowoomba, Tamworth, Casino and Lismore.

Crisps Coaches

Services to and from Tenterfield run Monday to Friday, departing Brisbane and operating via Dinmore, Amberley, Warrilview, Aratula, Fisher Park, Bestbrook, Maryvale, Gladfield, Clintonvale, Gap Turnoff, Warwick, Dalveen, Cottonvale, Thulimbah, The Summit, Applethorpe, Stanthorpe and Tenterfield.

Crisps Coaches depart and arrive at Tenterfield Coach Stop (Manners Street).

Crisps Coaches Timetable

For more information visit Crisps Coaches or call 07 4661 8333.

New England Coaches

New England Coaches runs services to and from Tenterfield every Monday, Wednesday and Friday, departing from / arriving in Brisbane, Toowoomba, and Tamworth. The coach service has stops in Dinmore, Amberley, Aratula, Warwick, Stanthorpe, Wallangarra, Tenterfield, Deepwater, Glen Innes, Guyra, Armidale, Uralla, Bendemeer, Moonbi and Kootingal.

New England Coaches departs from and arrives at the United Service Station, 94 Rouse Street.

New England Coaches Timetable

For more information visit New England Coaches or call 02 6732 1051.

Northern Rivers Bus Lines

Northern Rivers Buslines runs services to Tenterfield from Lismore and Kyogle to Tenterfield every Monday, Wednesday and Friday. The service departs Lismore and operates via Coraki Road, McKees Hill (Bruxner Highway), Tomki, Casino, Mummulgum, Mallanganee, Tabulam, Drake and Tenterfield. The service to/from Kyogle connects in Casino.

Northern Rivers Buslines Timetable

For more information visit Northern Rivers Buslines or call 02 6621 9749

NSW TrainLink

NSW TrainLink offers a train service from Sydney to Armidale, and then a bus from Armidale to Tenterfield. The NSW TrainLink service departs the Tenterfield Coach Stop (Manners Street) at 5.30 am daily, and arrives in Sydney at 4:40 pm.

For more information visit NSW TrainLink or call 13 22 32.

Charter Services

Planning to visit with a large group, need to hire a bus for an event or function, or just looking for a charter for the day, there are plenty of local options:

Guided Tours

Tap into the local knowledge and book a guided tour around Tenterfield and District with Tenterfield Tours.

Opening Hours

  • Monday 9:00am-4:30pm
  • Tuesday 9:00am-4:30pm
  • Wednesday 9:00am-4:30pm
  • Thursday 9:00am-4:30pm
  • Friday 9:00am-4:30pm
  • Saturday 9:00am-4:00pm
  • Sunday Closed - phone calls will be answered

The Tenterfield Visitor Information Centre has reopened following closures due to COVID-19 restrictions. The centre will be operating via a window service for the time being, and is staffed Monday to Saturday. Phone calls will be answered on Sunday.