Winter in Tenterfield
Roaring fires, snow-dusted peaks, and hearty country fare
Winter in Tenterfield is all about roaring log fires, snow-dusted peaks, glistening morning frosts, and hearty country fare. It’s the season to slow down, rug up, and enjoy a rich, bold bottle of red by the fire.
Some destinations really draw you in at winter and Tenterfield is one of them. For an unforgettable experience, put on your woolly coat, warm scarf and cosy beanie and explore our region in the cooler months. National Parks provide plenty of opportunities to enjoy the crisp sunny winter days — the native trees, grasses and shrubs provide a green canopy year-round, and the animals are still very active, giving you an up-close natural encounter.
June
2.4° – 15.0°C
July
1.0° – 14.5°C
August
1.7° – 16.1°C
Cosy Up — Where to Stay
At night, cosy up by the warmth of a roaring fire as you enjoy a hearty winter meal and a glass of local wine from the comfort of one of the many restaurants or accommodation venues in the region.
History & Culture Indoors
Winter is the perfect time to explore Tenterfield’s heritage buildings, museums and galleries — warm, welcoming, and full of stories.
Heritage
Wallangarra Railway Station Museum & Café
Step across the state border into this historic Victorian-era station. Once a major rail interchange between Queensland and New South…
Heritage
Urbenville Pioneer Cottage and Historical Museum
The Pioneer Cottage at Urbenville houses the village’s museum, paying tribute to the history of farming, mining and tall timber…
Heritage
Tenterfield Railway Museum
“The Great Northern Terminus” train station opened in Tenterfield in 1886 and ran services until 1988. The station precinct is…
Heritage
Centenary Cottage Museum
Tenterfield Centenary Cottage Museum consists of the Cottage Museum, General Sir Harry Chauvel Gallery, Petrie Pioneer Cottage and various examples…
Heritage
Sir Henry Parkes Memorial School of Arts
Sir Henry Parkes Memorial School of Arts The Sir Henry Parkes School of Arts offers a fresh and exciting approach…
Get Out & Explore
Just a short drive from the main township, Mount Mackenzie beckons visitors with panoramic views over the region and sometimes even snow. There are so many things to do across the region — visiting local wineries, galleries, museums and historical sights that invite you inside to retreat from the crisp alpine air.
National Park
Bald Rock National Park
Granite giants, rare wildlife, and views for days.
National Park
Basket Swamp National Park
A hidden gem of wetlands, rockpools, and sacred stories.
National Park
Boonoo Boonoo National Park
Rivers, rockpools, waterfalls and a touch of gold rush history.
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,…
National Park
Koreelah National Park
A remote rainforest escape with wild swimming and rare wildlife.
National Park
Tooloom National Park
World Heritage rainforest, rare wildlife, and sweeping views.
National Park
Torrington State Recreation Area
Granite giants guard a timeless land.