Summer in Tenterfield

Tenterfield in Summer brings the best of both worlds — sunshine and blue summer skies while experiencing mild alpine temperatures and escaping the Australian heat.

Tenterfield is located in a valley of the Great Dividing Range and sits 850 metres above sea level. Its unique location produces pleasant summers where the weather is warm but rarely hot and humid. The average summer high is around 27°C — perfect weather to explore the natural wonders of the surrounding National Parks and the cooling waters of the many waterholes, creeks and falls.

December

13.0° – 26.6°C

January

14.4° – 27.2°C

February

14.4° – 26.1°C

Explore in Summer

The sheltered National Parks provide walking, cycling and hiking trails, creeks and rockpools to explore, and plenty of secluded waterholes to cool off in. The clear skies make for spectacular views at the many lookout points — a summer afternoon has never looked so sweet from the top of Mount Mackenzie.

Couple sitting on the granite slope of Bald Rock at sunset

Bald Rock National Park

Granite giants, rare wildlife, and views for days.

Basket Swamp National Park

A hidden gem of wetlands, rockpools, and sacred stories.

Boonoo Boonoo National Park

Rivers, rockpools, waterfalls and a touch of gold rush history.

Girraween National Park

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

Koreelah National Park

A remote rainforest escape with wild swimming and rare wildlife.

Tooloom Falls cascading over basalt ledges, photo by Peter Reid

Tooloom National Park

World Heritage rainforest, rare wildlife, and sweeping views.

Torrington State Recreation Area

Granite giants guard a timeless land.

Eat, Drink & Unwind

Enjoy alfresco dining at one of the many cafés and restaurants throughout the shire, or visit one of the winery cellar doors for a refreshing summer wine and sample of local produce.