Places to Visit and Activities In The Tenterfield Area

The town of Tenterfield has several parks with creeks, weeping willows, and other magnificent trees. There are well-maintained amenities blocks and a large leash-free area for dogs.

• Following mapped walks close to the town centre will reveal many stately old wooden and brick houses, the Old Courthouse, Police Station with gaol, the Railway Station, the beautifully built Convent and much more.

• The area surrounding the town has State Forests and National Parks.
• The Mt.McKenzie lookout is situated high above the town, providing magnificent views.
• Golf tours - can be arranged with The Tenterfield Golf Club. Play on 5 top courses with prices starting at $65 per person. Brochure available. The Tenterfield course is reputed to be one of the prettiest in New South Wales.
• Cherrydale Orchard offers tours of the orchard and the opportunity to pick your own fruit. The best time for stone fruit is September through to March. Blossom time is September. Groups are welcome. Full details available from the Visitor Information Centre.
• The Granite Belt Maze – is one of Australia’s highest mazes situated at over 900 metres above sea level and is the ideal venue for all ages. Craig & Sandra Phone (07) 4683 2181
• Campdrafting Exhibition by arrangement – top New England competitive Campdrafters and horses includes short history of campdrafting. Contact Visitors Centre (02) 6736 1082

• Tenterfield Wine Tours Tours to local wineries:- 4 Vineyards, Kurrajong Downs and Granite Belt Wineries Contact Angela & Duncan at Tenterfield Tours Telephone (02) 67363293 or Mobile 0428 363293

• Visit one of the beautiful National Parks or State Forests.Bald Rock, Boonoo Boonoo, Girraween, Sundown, Tooloom, Basket Swamp are all within easy or comfortable driving distance of Tenterfield. Lyre birds, kangaroos, wallabies and platypus are all to be seen in their natural environment among pockets of ancient rainforest and vast stands of stately eucalypts.

Visit Wineries of the New England and Granite Belt Region

• Rich volcanic soil and high altitudes bring climatic conditions that are more than favourable to the production of excellent wines. Varietal grapes including Chardonnay, Merlot & Shiraz flourish. Most wineries have cellar door sales and you are invited to visit local vineyards whilst in Tenterfield and sample the many classic wines of the Granite Belt region:
• Ballandean Estate Winery 07 4684 1226
• Bungawarra Wines 07 4684 1128
• Deetswood Wines 02 6736 1322
• Dumaresq Valley Vineyard 026737 5281
• Felsberg Winery 07 4683 4332
• Golden Grove 07 4684 1291
• Kominos Wines 07 4683 4311
• Kurrajong Downs Winery Visit our Web site for online purchase 02 6736 4590
• Reedy Creek 02 6737 5221
• Richfield Wines 02 6737 5588
• Splitters Swamp Vineyard 02 6737 3640
• Wellington Vale 02 6734 5226

Explore Local Towns and Areas

DRAKE:Originally a mining town surrounded by gold mines, still popular for fossicking and fishing. Today, remnants of these early gold mining days can still be seen. The township is nestled in a picturesque valley surrounded by mountain ranges. Panning for alluvial gold in creeks in the Drake district affords a day that is fun for the whole family.

URBENVILLE: Great for bush walking and 4wd enthusiasts. Tenterfield Shire boasts 10 state forests most of which are in the Urbenville area. Maps detailing drives are available. Fishing is popular along the many rivers and streams and there are excellent camping spots.

TORRINGTON: Once a rich tin mining town, it is hard to believe that the remaining few buildings, piles of bricks and rubble represent what was once a thriving community. It still attracts dreamers with picks and shovels, but the many reserves and bush areas make for excellent walking and camping adventures.