Aerial view of a country road winding past a rocky hilltop on the Historic Villages Loop near Tenterfield

Historic Villages Loop

Step back in time by exploring the historic towns and villages across the Shire.

Urbenville is surrounded by State Forest and full of charm. The quiet village of Liston boasts a lovely lavender farm and access to Bald Rock. Legume sits in the rural heartland near the Queensland border, perfect for trail riding.

This loop gives you a real sense of Tenterfield's rich heritage.

The Villages

Village

Urbenville
Cattle grazing green pasture at Legume, photo by Karen McKay

Legume

A scenic gateway with strong ties to rural heritage and forested beauty.

Carpet of red autumn leaves under the trees at Liston

Liston

Spacious farmland preserves the spirit of frontier living

Great Stops on Your Way

These quaint villages may be small, but there's more here than meets the eye. Enjoy a morning tea at Liston's lavender farm or drop into the historic Crown Hotel in Urbenville.

Lavender flower spikes in bloom at Aloomba Lavender farm Cafe

Aloomba Lavender

Aloomba Lavender is the perfect stopover for coffee and Devonshire tea. Wander amongst the lavender, browse the gift shop (don’t…

Historic black and white photo of the Crown Hotel Urbenville with a 1950s car out front Motel

Crown Hotel Urbenville

Drink, Dine & Unwind at this classic country pub that offers hearty meals, cold beer, and genuine hospitality. It’s a welcoming…

Other Reasons to Get Out of the Car

Stretch your legs and enjoy gorgeous rainforest or the exciting challenge of a scramble up Bald Rock. Take a walk throughTooloom National Park, listed as part of the Gondwana Rainforests of Australia World Heritage Area or birdwatch for endangered species at Liston.