See & Do

Immerse yourself in the stories, scenery and soul of Tenterfield Shire

Absolute Must Do

Vineyards, Breweries and Distilleries

Reedy Creek Estate
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.

 Easy Days

Discover the legend of Captain Thunderbolt

Visit his secret hideout just minutes from town and explore the bushland that once sheltered Australia’s longest-roaming outlaw.

Stacked granite boulders concealing Thunderbolt's Hideout near Tenterfield Heritage

Thunderbolt’s Hideout

Fred Ward, better known as Captain Thunderbolt, was the longest roaming bushranger in Australia’s history. He was very familiar with…

Catch a film or show at Tenterfield’s historic theatre

Enjoy the latest movies, live performances, and local events inside the iconic Sir Henry Parkes School of Arts- also home to a museum, café, and library.

Full house facing the stage at the Tenterfield Cinema and Theatre Entertainment

Tenterfield Cinema & Theatre

The Tenterfield Cinema and Theatre is housed in the historic Sir Henry Parkes School of Arts and runs regular screenings…

Pizzas, burgers and sides served on timber boards Motel

The Commercial Boutique Hotel Restaurant

The Commercial Boutique Hotel is a recently-restored 1940s hotel, retaining its heritage and old world charm, providing luxurious boutique accommodation…

 Heritage Classics

Centenary Cottage Museum entrance sign and stone cottage in Tenterfield Heritage

Centenary Cottage Museum

Tenterfield Centenary Cottage Museum consists of the Cottage Museum, General Sir Harry Chauvel Gallery, Petrie Pioneer Cottage and various examples…

Stone cairn memorial to the F-111 crash with flowers laid at its base, near Tenterfield Heritage

F-111 Crash Site Memorial

On 2 April 1987, an F-111 training flight took a turn for the worse when the plane crashed into a…

Stacked granite boulders concealing Thunderbolt's Hideout near Tenterfield Heritage

Thunderbolt’s Hideout

Fred Ward, better known as Captain Thunderbolt, was the longest roaming bushranger in Australia’s history. He was very familiar with…

Tenterfield Railway Museum platform with station sign, benches and flowers Heritage

Tenterfield Railway Museum

“The Great Northern Terminus” train station opened in Tenterfield in 1886 and ran services until 1988. The station precinct is…

The Tenterfield Saddler's historic stone shopfront on High Street Heritage

Tenterfield Saddler

The late George Woolnough worked on High Street and lived on Manners, Fifty-two years he sat on his verandah, made…

 Hikes

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.

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.

 Rides

Boonoo Boonoo National Park sign on the Short Circuit gravel ride Ride

Boonoo Boonoo Short Circuit

A 14 km family-friendly circuit on car-free gravel tracks through Boonoo Boonoo National Park with creek crossings and swimming holes.

Gravel bike leaning on the Lindrook Road sign in burnt forest Ride

Lindrook Loop

A 20 km easy loop through Basket Swamp National Park on 100% unsealed gravel and fire trails.

Gravel cyclist passing an old plane wreck on Black Swamp Road, Tenterfield Ride

Black Swamp Road

A cruisy out-and-back on smooth, quiet country roads with sweeping views across farmland and open plains.

Timber stockyards under a moody sky on Harrigans Lane gravel route Ride

Harrigans Lane

An epic full-day ride through Timbarra National Park featuring the infamous Harrigans Lane climb and a swim in the Boonoo…

Rider resting on a grassy hilltop beside her bike on the Timbarra–Lindrook Loop Ride

Timbarra–Lindrook Loop

A scenic 85 km loop through Timbarra and Basket Swamp National Parks with sandy double track and steep descents.

Cyclists resupplying at the Emmaville fuel station on the Deepwater Loop Ride

Deepwater Loop

A 238 km, 3-day bikepacking loop through remote granite country and forest tracks, based at Blatherarm Campground.

Cyclist at the old Texas general store fuel pumps on the Texas Lasso route Ride

Texas Lasso

The big one — 325 km of gravel and off-road tracks ridden flexibly over 3 to 5 days through remote…

Cyclist lying beside his bike for a rest on the gravel road to Bolivia Ride

To Bolivia and Back

A 115 km gem through pristine gravel roads and stony forest tracks to Bolivia Hill with 1,247 m views.

Golden poplars lining the Tenterfield Shared Cycleway in autumn Ride

Tenterfield Shared Cycleway

A paved shared path through town connecting Saddlers Estate to Millbrook Park — perfect for families and café stops.

Cyclist turning at a rural stop sign on the Tenterfield Northern Loop Ride

Tenterfield Northern Loop

A 7.8 km loop on gravel tracks and quiet backroads featuring the historic Tenterfield Station Homestead.

National Parks

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,…