In the depths of winter, mist can drape New England National Park like a chiffon veil, settling silently in the valleys and lingering for hours. Moss-covered Antarctic beech, which have thrived on the Great Dividing Range for aeons, assume a ghostly appearance on such mornings – and deep within the cool temperate rainforest, Weeping Rock
Tenterfield Shire in the north of New England High Country is surrounded by an elevated, rugged and scenic landscape of well-watered forests and woodlands. The region has two World Heritage National Parks, Tooloom National Park and Koreelah National Park, both of which boast some of the oldest vegetation types in Australia. The World Heritage listing
The delightful country town of Guyra is located 1330m above sea level on the Northern Tablelands of the Great Dividing Range. There’s a range of places to stay, from pretty campsites, caravan parks and riverside cabins to comfy motels, bed and breakfasts and farmstays. Bushwalking, rock climbing, kayaking, fishing, birdwatching, camping and horse riding are
Best remembered for his fiery and impassioned support for Federation, Sir Henry Parkes’ campaign peaked with his famous Federation speech, The Tenterfield Oration, at the Tenterfield School of Arts on 24 October, 1889, which led to the federation of the Australian colonies. He won immortality as the ‘Father of Federation’ with his catchcry: “One people,
Road trip adventures Experience the highs as you journey through the picturesque New England High Country in northern New South Wales, full of wonder and inspiring views. Surrounded by World Heritage national parks and filled with unique and fascinating towns
