Set high in the pristine New England Tablelands, Tenterfield Shire is surrounded by some of the most breathtaking and diverse national parks in New South Wales.

Here, nature takes centre stage — from granite-studded ridgelines to cool forest gullies, cascading waterfalls, and sweeping views across two states.

Whether you’re after a gentle walk, a full-day hike, or an overnight adventure, there’s a trail here for every pace.

Explore the towering granite of Bald Rock, wander the lush woodlands of Boonoo Boonoo and Basket Swamp, or discover the ancient beauty of TorringtonTooloomKoreelah and beyond. Just over the border, Girraween and SundownNational Parks continue the journey.

Follow the call of birdsong, pause beside crystal-clear rockpools, and let the wild beauty of Tenterfield slow you down and lift you up!

Couple walking towards the waterfall at Boonoo Boonoo

Absolute Must Do

Hike

Basket Swamp Falls Walk

Two hikers crossing the bare granite dome towards the summit of Bald Rock Hike
2.7 km 2 hrs

Bald Rock – Summit

Australia's largest granite monolith is an unforgettable climb.

Hikers walking across granite slabs on the Mount Norman hike, Girraween Hike
11 km 4 hrs

Mount Norman Hike

Holding sway as the highest peak in Girraween National Park is Mount Norman, a granite monolith offers breathtaking views and…

Walker exploring granite boulders and native cypress on the Bungoona Walk at Bald Rock Hike
5.7 km 2 hrs

Bald Rock – Bungoona Walk

When you make your way along the Bungoona Walk, you’ll be pleasantly surprised with the bird songs being broadcast by…

Bush track leading to the Granite Arch rock formation in Bald Rock National Park Hike
1.6 km .5 hrs

Granite Arch Walk

A short, easy walk through giant boulders to a stunning natural stone arch — a photographer's dream.

Basket Swamp Falls cascading over rock shelves surrounded by bushland Hike
1 km 1 hrs

Basket Swamp Falls Walk

A short, tranquil trail through eucalypt trees to a lookout over the cascading falls below.

Two hikers crossing the bare granite dome towards the summit of Bald Rock Hike
2.7 km 2 hrs

Bald Rock – Summit

Australia's largest granite monolith is an unforgettable climb.

Hikers walking across granite slabs on the Mount Norman hike, Girraween Hike
11 km 4 hrs

Mount Norman Hike

Holding sway as the highest peak in Girraween National Park is Mount Norman, a granite monolith offers breathtaking views and…

Walker exploring granite boulders and native cypress on the Bungoona Walk at Bald Rock Hike
5.7 km 2 hrs

Bald Rock – Bungoona Walk

When you make your way along the Bungoona Walk, you’ll be pleasantly surprised with the bird songs being broadcast by…

Bush track leading to the Granite Arch rock formation in Bald Rock National Park Hike
1.6 km .5 hrs

Granite Arch Walk

A short, easy walk through giant boulders to a stunning natural stone arch — a photographer's dream.

Basket Swamp Falls cascading over rock shelves surrounded by bushland Hike
1 km 1 hrs

Basket Swamp Falls Walk

A short, tranquil trail through eucalypt trees to a lookout over the cascading falls below.

Two hikers crossing the bare granite dome towards the summit of Bald Rock Hike
2.7 km 2 hrs

Bald Rock – Summit

Australia's largest granite monolith is an unforgettable climb.

Hiker looking up at balancing granite boulders in Girraween National Park National Park

Girraween National Park

Lying on the Qld-NSW border is the wild and spectacular Giarraween National Park. The park, filled with massive granite outcrops,…