DESTINATION: Tenterfield

The northern gateway to the New England area, Tenterfield is the centre of a sheep- and cattle-grazing district. Autumn is a particularly beautiful time to visit as the banks of the Tenterfield Creek are covered with the gold and red leaves of the deciduous trees.

Main Attractions

At weekends and holiday times, Tenterfield can be explored by Cobb & Co coach, which is drawn by 4 horses. Or the town can be investigated by taking the Historic Walk. The brochure for this tour is available at the information centre. Trains no longer run to Tenterfield Railway Station, and it is now the Railway Museum. Preserving railway memorabilia and history, the museum is open Thursday to Sunday and holidays, 10am-4pm. Handmade saddles are still made at the historic Saddlers Shop (1860s) in High St. The shop was made famous in Peter Allen's song, Tenterfield Saddler, commemorating his grandfather who was the saddler here for 50 years.

Nearby attractions

Thunderbolt's Hideout, 13km east of town, is a small cave in high rocks where bushranger Captain Thunderbolt sheltered from the law.

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Region: New England - North West

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Whatever the season you'll find something to delight you New England North West. This is Australia's big outdoors where the stars seem to touch the earth. A chance to take the road less travelled and enjoy great country hospitality rural Australia at its best. Come here to enjoy the cool summers in the tablelands, the glorious colours of autumn, romantic fireside dinners in winter or the clear, fresh air in spring. Visit Tamworth and Armidale or venture further afield to Moree, Narrabri and other farming centres. Each has its own appeal. more

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