Top Attractions in Tenterfield

• The Sir Henry Parkes Memorial School of Arts - Originally built as a “reading room” the building underwent a major facelift in 2001 to mark the Centenary of Federation – the addition of a new Library featuring “The George Woolnough Wing”, Federation Museum and a state of the art Cinema/Theatre complex ensures that the School of Arts will continue to serve the community for some time.
  
  
• Historic Stannum House - Tastefully restored Stannum is open for limited homestay and for group tours.
  
  
• Tenterfield Saddler - Built in 1860 of quarried blue granite, the National Trust listed Saddlery has been immortalized in the song “Tenterfield Saddler”.
  
  
• Centenary Museum & Petre Cottage - The Cottage features a fine collection of 19th century Tenterfield memorabilia.
  
  
• Tenterfield Railway Station & Museum - The coming of the railway proved to be the greatest factor in the prosperity of the Tenterfield district.
  
  
• Heritage Express Journeys - Travel by train from Armidale north, the Tenterfield Railway Station adds to the nostalgia of the Northern Tablelands Line.
  
  
• Mount Mckenzie Lookout - Bicentennial lookout towering above historic Tenterfield, can see a panoramic view of the town and surrounds, and north to the Queensland border.
  
  

Top Activities For TENTERFIELD

• Explore Historic Tenterfield - Has more than 100 heritage-listed buildings.
  
  
• Sample fine food and wine - At one of the vineyards in the surrounding area.
  
  
• Historic drive on Mt Lindesay Road - Drive along to Thunderbolt's hideout, and pass through the ruins of the "Brisbane Line"
  
  
• Drake - Originally a mining town, popular for fossicking and fishing. Panning for alluvial gold in creeks in the Drake district is fun for the whole family.
  
  
• Urbenville - Fantastic for bush walking and 4WD enthusiasts. Fishing is popular along the many rivers and streams and there are excellent camping spots.
  
  
• Torrington - Excellent walking and camping adventures.
  
  
• Glen Lyon Dam - 29km of water ideal for water skiing, sailboarding, canoeing and fishing, Boat hire is available.
  
  
• Mt McKenzie Lookout - 9km drive through national park to Mt McKenzie lookout which over look Tenterfield and surrounding area. Good spot to see kangaroos.
  
  
• Bald Rock National Park - Bald Rock National Park is located in the Northern Tablelands adjacent to the Queensland Border. The entrance is 29km north east of Tenterfield along Mt Lindesay Road
  
  
• Boonoo Boonoo Falls - Boonoo Boonoo Falls are just 22kms north of Tenterfield. There is a viewing platform which gives breathtaking view of the falls as they roar into the gorge 210 metres below
  
  
• Bluff Rock - Bluff Rock is situated 10km south of Tenterfield on the New England Highway.
  
  
• Bird Watching - Tenterfield host over 100 different vary of birds for the bird watching enthusiast. There are a number place suitable to view the feathered birds.