History

Stroll the streets of Tenterfield and you’ll find many heritage-listed buildings. Pick up a brochure for the town’s self-guided heritage walk from the Information Centre. Stop by the 1860-built Tenterfield Saddler, made famous by Peter Allen’s song of the same name.

You can visit the Sir Henry Parkes Memorial School of Arts, now a National Trust museum, where the speech that propelled the Australian colonies towards federation in 1901 was delivered. The fascinating Tenterfield Railway Museum is in the 1886-built Tenterfield Station.

Wineries & Farm Gates

Tenterfield is a great wine-lover’s destination, with some of New England's most highly reputable labels. Visit wineries such as Reedy Creek Estate, where you can visit the cellar door for a wine tasting.



A prize-winning rich cattle grazing region, visit fertile farm properties and sample some local produce at Cherrydale Orchards and Aloomba Lavender. For additional refreshment, 2 Wild Souls produces a range of sparkling mead.

Outdoor Adventures

Nearby national parks are perfect for outdoor adventures, from bushwalking and swimming to camping and picnicking. Take Boonoo Boonoo Falls walking track to a waterfall that drops 210 metres into a gorge and enjoy eye-popping panoramas in Bald Rock National Park.