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Whether you’re here for a day or a week, there’s plenty to do!
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Like many regional towns across Australia, the arrival of the railway was a turning point in the history of Tenterfield—one that would open the town to the wider world and usher in an era of growth, prosperity, and connection. The Railway Comes to Town In 1884, the Great Northern Railway had reached Glen Innes, and…
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Nestled at the intersection of the New England and Bruxner Highways in northern New South Wales, the historic town of Tenterfield stands as the largest centre in its Shire. While it’s best known as the Birthplace of our Nation, thanks to Sir Henry Parkes’ pivotal federation speech in 1889, Tenterfield’s story reaches far deeper into…
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Long before the town of Tenterfield was gazetted in 1851, the region had been home to Aboriginal nations for tens of thousands of years. The traditional custodians of this land include the Jukembal, Bundjalung, Kamilaroi, and Githabul peoples—each with a deep cultural, spiritual, and environmental connection to Country. The First Inhabitants The Jukembal and Bundjalung…
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Tenterfield Soundtrail invites you on an immersive audio journey through winding creeks and bustling main streets.
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Whether you’ve got a full weekend or just a single day to spare, this rugged and rewarding cycling destination is ready when you are.
