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Simply Country — Image credit: Simply Country

Shopping and Markets

Simply Country

Simply Country offers a boutique retail experience, stocking simply everything fashion, from casual wear to formal wear, plus beautiful accessories to complete your outfit. With a huge variety of styles, colours, and sizing, you're bound to find something you love that's perfect for any occasion. The team members pride themselves on outstanding customer service, offering the complete package if you're visiting Tenterfield for some retail therapy.

Tenterfield NSW

0.3 km away

The Corner Life and Style Store — Image credit: The Corner Life and Style Store

Shopping and Markets

The Corner Life and Style Store

The Corner Life and Style Store is located on the corner of Rouse and Manners Streets in Tenterfield. Owner Deb O’Neill offers a thoughtfully curated selection of homewares, clothing and gifts. Her team is passionate about beautiful, natural simplicity with a relaxed style, and they pride themselves on continually providing the best experience for you in-store The Corner is a place to find treasures that make you feel special and last through many a season. Enjoy some quality retail therapy and be inspired.

Tenterfield NSW

0.4 km away

Sir Henry Parkes Memorial School of Arts — Image credit: Destination NSW

Entertainment Venues

Sir Henry Parkes Memorial School of Arts Tenterfield Museum, Theatre/Cinema

The Sir Henry Parkes School of Arts is a must see for visitors to Tenterfield, offers a fresh and exciting approach to Australian history, culture and environment, with a focus on Federation. Stories of Australia's history are told through exciting and innovative displays and the museum features the Banquet Hall, where Sir Henry Parkes delivered his famous Federation speech in 1889. A display of memorabilia from Parkes' personal life, including a compelling portrait by Julian Ashton, ivory carvings and journals is situated in the gallery. The School of Arts is owned by the National Trust, and in 1957 was the first building in NSW to be gifted to the trust by an Act of Parliament. The National Trust of Australia is committed to promoting and conserving Australia's Indigenous, natural and historic heritage through advocacy, conservation and educational programmes. Members of the National Trust receive free entry into the museum. The complex also features the Tenterfield Cinema and Theatre. This charming cinema features state of the art digital projection and screenings of all the latest movies, as well as live performances of music and theatre. Check the website or Facebook page for what's on!

Tenterfield NSW

0.4 km away

Sherelle Fashions — Image credit: Sherelle Fashions

Shopping and Markets

Sherelle Fashions

Sherelle Fashions is a fashion icon in Tenterfield. Maree Parker and her daughter Sheree have been outfitting the ladies of Tenterfield and afar with the latest styles and accessories since 1985. The guarantee of personal service and honest opinions brings clients back time and time again. They love dressing their clients for special occasions and specialise in Mother of the Bride and Groom outfits.

Tenterfield NSW

0.4 km away

Ruben & Flax Homewares — Image credit: Ruben & Flax Homeswares

Shopping and Markets

Ruben & Flax Homewares

Ruben & Flax Homewares offers a boutique shopping experience, specialising in rustic, country, and French-inspired homewares, lifestyle, books, and body products. This beautiful store is a treasure trove of tastefully sourced quality pieces, where you'll find everything from precious ornaments, coffee table books, brushware, and candles to ceramics, lamps, baskets, rugs, and decorative cushions.

Tenterfield NSW

0.4 km away

Matilda Made Leather — Image credit: Matilda Made Leather

Shopping and Markets

Matilda Made Leather

Matilda Made Leather crafts one-of-a-kind pieces that reflect a dedication to excellence. Each item is meticulously handmade and skillfully crafted from the finest grades of leather, ensuring both durability and sophistication. When you choose Matilda Made Leather, you're not just purchasing a product but investing in a legacy of craftsmanship that stands the test of time. Visit the store to explore the collection, indulge in the artistry of fine creations, and gain an appreciation for a craft that blends tradition and innovation, where quality reigns supreme.

Tenterfield NSW

0.4 km away

World War II Tank Traps

Historical Sites and Heritage Locations

World War II Tank Traps

During World War II, low profile, defensive positions were established along many roads throughout Australia. The Mount Lindesay Road (then known as the New England Highway) was the only all-weather road from Sydney to Brisbane up until the 1950s, and was one such road to have tank traps constructed along it. It was part of the ‘Brisbane Line’. Tank traps were established at Thunderbolt’s Gully, which was one kilometre north of a major training camp in the Tenterfield region, the London Bridge Army Camp. The site was also chosen as the area either side could not be easily bypassed. The huge boulders on the hillside on the eastern side of the road were considered too much of an obstacle for the light Japanese tanks. The concrete retaining wall prevented them bypassing the holes left by the exploding mines in the road, which was then a narrow gravel one. When visiting the site today, you can see the three rows of wooden posts (1500mm or 5ft in the ground and 900mm or 3ft out) that were erected to force enemy tanks to rise up, exposing their soft underbelly. The rockfall further down from these posts was from rock blasted up higher to make the passage more difficult. Drill holes can be seen in this fallen rock.

Tenterfield NSW

0.4 km away

Tenterfield Saddler

Historical Sites and Heritage Locations

Tenterfield Saddler

The Tenterfield Saddler was made famous by Peter Allen's tribute to his past and grandfather George Woolnough in the 'Tenterfield Saddler'. However, it is much more than just a song. For 50 years (from 1908 to 1960), this quaint blue-granite saddlery on High Street was a key meeting place in town. Saddler, George Woolnough plied his trade, listening, undisturbed by the chatter and opinions of those who wandered in. One famous customer was Banjo Patterson. Since 1860, the building has been used as a bank, private residence, and saddlery. Classified by the National Trust and in original condition, the old ceilings wear 130 years of tobacco stains, wooden floors are patched in places with scraps of leather, and visitors can see the working conditions of 100 years ago first hand. Immortalised by Peter Allen's song, 'Tenterfield Saddler', this living museum is full of leather goods and historical tools. The Tenterfield Saddler is manned by volunteers.

Tenterfield NSW

0.5 km away

Centenary Cottage Museum

Galleries, Museums and Collections

Centenary Cottage Museum

Tenterfield Centenary Cottage Museum consists of the Cottage Museum, General Sir Harry Chauvel Gallery, Petrie Pioneer Cottage and various examples of machinery and tools from a bygone era. General Sir Harry Chauvel Gallery – Australia’s first General was born at Tabulam Station. His involvement with the Light Horse and his distinguished Army career is highlighted in the Gallery. The Gallery was built from a bequest left by his equally well-known artist sister, Lilian Chauvel. Lilian was one of Australia’s first internationally recognised female artists. Many of her paintings are also on display in the Gallery. Petrie Cottage was originally situated at 116 Rouse Street, Tenterfield. Its two front rooms are made of local pitsaw hardwood, sassafras slab, and battens with board roof, reflecting a typical workman’s lifestyle in the 1860s. Opening hours: The museum is run by a small group of volunteers and generally opens Friday to Monday. However, please phone ahead of your visit to confirm the opening hours for the day you wish to visit.

Tenterfield NSW

0.6 km away

Tenterfield Railway Station Museum — Image credit: Destination NSW

Galleries, Museums and Collections

Tenterfield Railway Station Museum

The Tenterfield Railway Station was opened on 1 September 1886 by Lord Carrington, Governor of NSW, and officially named The Great Northern Terminus. On 16 January 1888, the line was extended to Wallangarra in QLD, connecting Sydney to Brisbane by rail. It was described as one of the most extensive and handsome buildings on the northern line. The last scheduled passenger train departed Tenterfield on the 25th of November, 1988, and the station closed the following year. Following its closure, the building and its contents remained intact and remained as they were during the last century. The custodian of the museum is the Tenterfield Railway Station Preservation Society Inc. - a group of volunteers dedicated to the conservation of rail heritage for future generations. All funds raised are used to maintain and improve the museum. A market is held in the railway station car park on the first Saturday of February, April, June, August, October and December.

Tenterfield NSW

0.9 km away

Tenterfield Cork Tree

Historical Sites and Heritage Locations

Tenterfield Cork Tree

Tenterfield is home to a giant Cork Tree (Quercus suber), which was brought out from England in a jam jar in 1861. It still grows today in Wood Street and is believed to be one of the largest of its kind in Australia. The tree flourishes in the New England climate and enjoys the same lucky reputation as its English counterparts. For hundreds of years, people have believed that Cork Trees, also known as Wishing Trees, had magical powers to bring good luck to those who observed certain rituals when visiting the trees. Dating back to the time of the Great Plague of London in 1665, people would travel from all over England to visit the trees, walk around them three times, and make a wish. Besides granting wishes, cork trees hold exceptional economic value and are farmed extensively in southern Europe. The bark is used for stoppers in wines, gaskets, hockey pucks, golf balls and floor tiles. The acorn is used for propagation, animal fodder and cooking oils. The leaves are a wonderful natural fertiliser and the tannins and natural acids in the wood are used in many chemicals and formulations. Whether you’re making a wish or just standing in awe of its natural beauty, the cork tree is truly magical and well worth a visit.

Tenterfield NSW

1.1 km away

Entrance to Petrie Terrace Gallery

Galleries, Museums and Collections

Petrie Terrace Gallery

The Royal Queensland Art Society (RQAS) Inc, the state’s oldest art society, is a not-for-profit organization, established in 1887 and obtaining royal patronage in 1926. With an established history of more than 135 years, the RQAS offers opportunities to artists at all levels and facilitating networking, mentorship and cross pollination of artists in a diverse range of media. At Petrie Terrace Gallery, they run a variety of Exhibitions, both RQAS and private for 48 weeks of the year, as well as a regular program of workshops, artist talks and life drawing. At the RQAS Brisbane Branch, their mission is to build upon the RQAS’s 137-year legacy of supporting local artists and the community, becoming the gallery of choice for the next 100 years. Their vision is to grow, strengthen and promote the fine arts within the community and provide opportunities for local visual artists to exhibit, learn and network in a professional environment which is inclusive, diverse and supportive; providing the community with a vibrant creative space.

Petrie Terrace QLD

1.4 km away

White Cottage Flower Farm

Shopping and Markets

White Cottage Flower Farm

An oasis in the country with a beautiful English-style cottage garden and antique store brimming with unique pieces, White Cottage Flower Farm is one of Tenterfield's hidden gems and a must-visit for garden and antique lovers. The antique store is open by appointment, and you can also shop online and order flowers.

Tenterfield NSW

1.5 km away

Tenterfield Golf Club

Sports and Recreation Facilities

Tenterfield Golf Club

The irrigated, undulating fairways and superb bentgrass greens make this truly the golfer's dream course all year round. Poplars, pinoaks, wattles, gums, deodar pines, ash and fruit trees are particularly picturesque in Autumn and there's time to savour the surrounds because the course is never crowded. Social play is possible every day, with the exception of special tournaments. Ride-on buggies and golf equipment are for hire.. Acclaimed as one of the finest country courses in Australia, The Tenterfield Golf Club indulges the golfer or visitor with 360 degree views from both the clubhouse and all parts of the 18-hole course.

Tenterfield NSW

2.7 km away

F-111 Crash Site Memorial

Historical Sites and Heritage Locations

F-111 Crash Site Memorial

On 2 April 1987, an F-111 training flight took a turn for the worse when the plane crashed into a paddock west of Mt Lindesay Road in Tenterfield, New South Wales, killing Flight Lieutenant Mark Fallon, 24, and Flying Officer William Pike, 22. The plane ploughed across the road and into a paddock, narrowly missing a house and leaving a trail of flames behind it. Just seconds before impact it had swooped low over houses in Tenterfield. Residents up to five kilometres from the crash site felt the impact. Like history repeating itself, a second F-111 accident occurred in 1993, 8000 feet above the town of Guyra, which is around an hour south of Tenterfield. A loud bang was followed by a bright flash, which lit up the night sky for several seconds. Despite many successful training flights, the aircraft’s chequered past saw it retired in December 2010 in favour of the F/A18 Super Hornets. A memorial to the two pilots who died in the Tenterfield crash can be viewed alongside Mount Lindesay Road, just 3.5km from the town’s centre.

Tenterfield NSW

7.5 km away

Currys Gap State Conservation Area

Historical Sites and Heritage Locations

Currys Gap State Conservation Area

Curry's Gap State Conservation Area is located four kilometres south of Tenterfield and at the base of Mount Mackenzie. The landscape is undulating, with the highest peak sitting almost 1,000 metres above sea level along Curry's Gap Creek. Its old-growth forests are home to many vulnerable animal species. The reserve lies within the Moombahlene Aboriginal Land Council area and the Jukembal language group. The Jukembal people were the first people to inhabit the Tenterfield district, with their territory straddling the Great Dividing Range from near Glen Innes to Stanthorpe. Previously known as 'The Common', many Aboriginal families were housed here from the 1930s through to the 1980s. Facilities were basic. The settlement was connected to the town by a walking track, and bush tucker was gathered from the surrounding area. During its use as a common, the reserve was subject to grazing and a number of other activities, including a training ground for the army during World War II. The land was made a conservation area in 2003 and is home to a waterhole, a small rock pool and remnants of original houses that were owned by residents of The Common. The nature reserve is closed to vehicles, but visitors are welcome to walk through it, and it is a popular place for bushwalking and birdwatching. Entry is via a gate on Mount Mackenzie Road.

Tenterfield NSW

9.6 km away

Thunderbolt's Hideout — Image credit: Tenterfield Shire Council

Historical Sites and Heritage Locations

Thunderbolts Hideout

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 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. As it is on Crown land, Thunderbolt’s Hideout is pet friendly, however, your pet must be leashed.

Tenterfield NSW

11 km away

Wallangarra Railway Station — Image credit: Granite Belt Wine & Tourism

Historical Sites and Heritage Locations

Wallangarra Historic Railway Station

Stand with one foot in Queensland and one foot in New South Wales when you stand on that station platform at the historic Wallangarra Railway Station. The railway station at Wallangarra was built in 1888 to service travellers who had to change trains from the standard gauge of New South Wales to Queensland's narrow gauge. The two trains met here and you will note the differing architecture of the platform façades too. One side of the platform reflects the New South Wales standard design for railways of that era, with a skillion roof, while the other is Queensland's design with its bullnose verandah roof.

Wallangarra QLD

17 km away

Beautiful Basket Swamp Falls, Boonoo State Forest — Image credit: Forestry Corporation of NSW

Natural Attractions

Basket Swamp Falls, Boonoo State Forest

Basket Swamp Falls is approximately a 40-minute drive (30 kilometres) from Tenterfield in Boonoo State Forest. These falls are a stunning part of the Basket Swamp Creek system. This system drains a large area (approximately 200 hectares) of waterlogged heath and sedge species, filtering rainfall from the tablelands into the Clarence River catchment. Visitors can access the Falls via Basket Swamp Trail, a 10-minute drive from the Basket Swamp visitor area in Boonoo State Forest. Adjacent to Basket Swamp National Park, Basket Swamp visitor area in Boonoo State Forests offers free, rustic facilities for a picnic or short-stay camping.

Boonoo Boonoo NSW

20 km away

Bald Rock National Park — Image credit: DPIE

National Parks and Reserves

Bald Rock National Park

Whether you're planning a day trip from Tenterfield, or a short vacation from Brisbane, it's well worth visiting Bald Rock National Park. From Bald Rock picnic area, follow the Border Link trail to the base of Bald Rock, where you'll pass through eucalyptus, mountain gum and New England blackbutt. The trail leads to the NSW-Queensland border, and there are tremendous views of Girraween National Park, Queensland, along the way. Bald Rock picnic area has gas barbecues and picnic tables where you can while away the hours. And as it's the only established picnic area in Bald Rock National Park, with plenty of shaded spots to escape the heat, it's a popular place to visit in summer.

Carrolls Creek NSW

21 km away

Little Bald Rock Walking Track

Natural Attractions

Little Bald Rock Walking Track

This 6.5 kilometre return walk climbs to the top of the granite dome, where you’ll be rewarded with superb scenic views as far as Girraween National Park in Queensland. The walking track heads along the base of Bald Rock, taking in refreshing forests of mountain gum and granite swellings. Boronias and banksias also sprinkle the trail as you pass geckos and skinks quietly sunning themselves in various rock crevices. It’s not uncommon to find yourself accompanied by families of curious kangaroos either as you traverse through.

Boonoo Boonoo NSW

23 km away

Bald Rock Summit Walking Track — Image credit: Photo: Paul Foley

Natural Attractions

Bald Rock Summit Walking Track

A short drive from Tenterfield, Bald Rock Summit walking track meanders through tranquil bush setting up to the summit of the water-streaked dome Bald Rock, which is the largest exposed granite rock in Australia. Starting from Bald Rock picnic area, this walking track offer two routes – Bungoona walk and Rockface walk. Bungoona walk is a medium difficulty gravel walking track that gradually climbs through granite boulders and tors to the summit of Bald Rock. The Rockface walk is a hard walk, and as the name suggests, steeply climbs the rockface of Bald Rock. Follow white dots defining the best route to the summit to Bald Rock.

Boonoo Boonoo NSW

25 km away

Granite Arch — Image credit: Queensland Government

National Parks and Reserves

Girraween National Park

Huge granite boulders tower above open forests in the spectacular and popular Girraween National Park, outside Stanthorpe in southern Queensland. Campsites and options are plentiful, with several unique camping areas to choose from. Explore the park on almost 30km of walking tracks. Stroll the 280m Wyberba Walk alongside Bald Rock Creek; capture your own snap of the famed Granite Arch; climb The Pyramid for great views over the park; or spend the day walking to granite monoliths or waterholes along the creek. Learn from displays in the visitor information building and at the day-use area. Wildflowers in spring are a sign to behold! Gaze at changing reflections in the rock pools or go birdwatching for blue wrens, rare turquoise parrots and other forest birds. Spy bearded dragons and jacky lizards on the granite rocks, soaking up the sun. Go spotlighting at night to see ringtail possums high in the eucalypt trees. There is much to do in Girraween, and if you are lucky, you may see a wombat or hear superb lyrebirds imitating the calls of other birds.

Ballandean QLD

25 km away

Morgans Gully picnic area — Image credit: DPE

Natural Attractions

Morgans Gully picnic area

As you explore the intriguing landscape of beautiful Boonoo Boonoo, be sure to spend some time at Morgans Gully; a fascinating area full of granite rock that marks the site of an old goldfield. At the eastern end of the gully, you’ll see historic heritage of the gold mining era. There’s a hand-dug water race where gravel was washed and, in the woodland to the east, there are two old pressure cylinders used for gold extraction. In spring, a walk to the historic site is particularly rewarding – you’ll see boronia, banksia, grevillea and many other flowering plants and wildflowers brightening the woodlands. Watch out for kangaroos and wallabies n your wanderings and enjoy the glistening waterfall pouring into this lovely section of Boonoo Boonoo. There are platypus in the park too – if you’re quiet, you may be lucky enough to see one of these shy little creatures.

Boorook NSW

26 km away

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