Glen Innes Area Attractions
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Glen Innes Area Attractions Directory
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The erection for the Australian Standing Stones in Glen Innes has been
undertaken in recognition of the contribution made by peoples with Celtic
origin in Australia, over the last 200 years. The site is to serve as a
cultural gathering place for people from the Celtic Communities; the Irish,
Welsh, Cornish, Scottish, Manx and Bretons. As such, this array has major
historic significance.
Until now, there has been no single place anywhere in the world that is
designated for the purpose of un...Australian Standing Stones
Glen Innes
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Visitor radio broadcasts promote attractions, experiences, events, facilities, accommodation options and road safety messages. The broadcast mix takes into account the average driving time whilst in the broadcast range. The content of the broadcast ensures that a passing motorist receives a range of visitor information highlighting the experiences and services of the destination.Australian Visitor Radio Guyra FM88
Guyra
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The Glen Innes District is renowned for its strange and unique rock formations.
One of the most unusual is the Balancing Rock, 12 kilometres south of Glen Innes on the New England Highway. The gigantic boulder of granite rests precariously on a 300 millimetre point amongst other rock formations.
Balancing Rock is on private property. The rock is about 150m from the highway. To view the rock simply stop as the rest area which is marked with a sign to say Balancing Rock.
When travelling nort...Balancing Rock
Stonehenge
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The Cooramah Aboriginal Art Gallery and Keeping Place has local aboriginal artworks and artefacts on display and offers an opportunity for you to gain an understanding of the Ngoorabul Aboriginal people’s culture.
The Glen Innes area is the Traditional Tribal Lands of the Ngoorabul Aboriginal people, and the Ngoorabul are striving to preserve and share their culture with the wider community to preserve its unique history.
The art gallery sells locally produced arts and crafts, boomerangs, h...Cooramah Aboriginal Cultural Centre
Glen Innes
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At the Australian Standing Stones.
Open 7 days 10am to 5pm
Morning Teas, Lunches, Afternoon Teas. Buses and Group bookings welcome. Dinner by arrangement for groups.
Celtic fare and modern cafe cuisine.
Celtic jewellery and gifts. Range of Tartan products.
Phone / Fax (02) 6732 5668
Mobile: 0417 743 822Crofters Cottage
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Gibraltar Range National Park is situated on 25,407 hectares. The national park is on the Gwydir Highway, 79 Kilometres from Glen Innes and 104 kilometres from Grafton.
The strength and character of this rugged range are felt immediately its immensity is sighted. It is a park of contrast, of giant granite tors and grass trees standing in silhouette with waratahs and ferny creek cascades. Above the ridges, eagles circle in silence, soaring around the mountains.
Access to the main visitor facili...Gibraltar Range National Park
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Glen Innes is well known for its beautiful parklands situated through the
centre of town, straddling the quaint rocky ponds for three blocks.
The parks are a great place for travellers to stop and have a rest as there
are barbecues, tables and picnic facilities, as well as toilets and playground
equipment for the kids.
The parklands are within easy walking distance of both highways, the main
street and the Visitors Centre.Glen Innes Parklands
Glen Innes
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Guyra Railway Station how houses a facinating glimpse of a time gone by. The Guyra Antique Machinery Museum displays the evolution of farm machinery, from horse-drawn to rubber tyred tractors. In this day of automation, the chaff cutters, water pumps and sheep shearing plants will remind you of the hard work our agricultural pioneers endured.Guyra Railway Station group
Guyra
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The mines lie in rugged, heavily wooded country, 32 kilometres east of Glen Innes on the Red Range Road.
Totaling over 60 separate workings scattered over a fairly small area, the mines were originally worked for
bismuth in the late 1800's.
Around the turn of the century they became Australia's principal source of molybdenum and during World
War 2 provided limited amounts of piezoelectric quartz for the radio industry. The unusual quartz pipe
deposits in the mining area were among australia...Kingsgate Mines
Red Range
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A short drive west of Tingha is the eastern foreshore of Lake Copeton and the old village area of Howell. A recreation and camping area.
Approaching from this side of the lake, the traveller is rewarded with a panoramic view of the whole lake that cannot be seen from any other area.
Boating, fishing and skiing are the main activities with fish quite plentiful (redfin and catfish being the main species and occasionally yellow belly and silver perch).
Bush Camping is available free of charge.Lake Copeton Eastern Foreshores
Howell
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The Land of the Beardies History House Museum is a folk museum; the collection comes almost exclusively from the town and district, and mirrors the
history and development of families, businesses, properties, public utilities, churches of the Glen Innes area. In the spacious grounds are numerous
examples of early farm machinery horse drawn vehicles, an entirely original slab cottage, antique clothing, and early photographs of the district to medical
instruments.Land Of The Beardies History House Museum
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A lovely and little-known reserve on one of our most picturesque rivers. Swim, paddle a lilo, or stretch out and relax on a smooth boulder. Suitably equipped bushwalkers with topographic maps can explore the wilder parts of the river upstream.
While in the park you could do a spot of canoeing, fishing as the sunsets, swimming, bushwalking, picnicking by the water or camping. The park has caravan access, public toilets, picnic tables and BBQs and lots of scenic walking tracks.
The park is locat...Mann River Nature Reserve
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Located along the famous convict carved road; Old Grafton to Glen Innes Road you will find this old historic Tunnel was built by a contractor in c1866-68; is situated approximately 120 kilometres east of Glen Innes. It was hewn out of rock by convicts in the last century.
A scenic drive is well worth the visit and there are many areas for picnics and camping. The road follows the beautiful Boyd River for about 35 kilometres along a dirt road.
The Old Glen Innes Road is narrow, steep and poorl...Old Grafton Road and the historic Tunnel - Glen Innes
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A landmark in Newtown, St Stephen's has been the spiritual retreat of many in the district. Visit the church and grounds and discover why. No matter your persuasion, you will be charmed by the best Gothic Revial style church in New South Wales.St Stephen`s Anglican Church and Cemetery
Newton Boyd
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Fossicking is very popular in the Tingha area and the streets are named after the gems that can be found in the district. Several varieties of gems can be found in the Stannifer fossicking area, including jellybeans, Quartz and Grass StoneStannifer Fossicking Area
Tingha
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The Super Strawberry offers fresh strawberries and home made jams. Our strawberries and cream and milkshakes are enjoyed by all ages. Fresh scones with jam and cream and delicious Byron Bay Organic coffee complement our range. Beautiful gift lines are available with something for everyone. We carry a great range of Australian made lavender creams, talc’s, bath oils plus a range of soaps and washes in strawberry fragrance.
The Sydney Morning Herald Good Food Guide said “Keep your eyes peel...Super Strawberry The
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Torrington State Recreation Area covering an area of 30 000ha is the largest area of native vegetation remaining on the Northern Tablelands.
The Reserve is recognised as being of State significance for conservation, mining, honey production, recreation and cultural heritage. The area is situated on the Mole Tableland, a rugged granite outcrop with a central sedimentary pendant.
The flora of the Mole Tableland is an outstanding assemblage of the New England granite botanical region, over 400 d...Torrington State Recreation Area
Torrington
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A rainforest wilderness for the imagination, of forest piled on forest
seething with sounds and yet silent. Giant buttressed tree trunks, like
Gothic columns, standing seemingly motionless and softly dappled. The world
of water whirling pools and dancing creeks fall in sparkling curves on their
journeys toward the ocean. The wonder of Washpool.
is spread out over an area of 65, 779 ha.
In Washpool National Park, access to Coachwood picnic area, Bellbird and
Coombadjha rest areas is provided...Washpool National Park
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Wing Hing Long & Company's store in Tinga is a long way from China Town. This little store has been turned into a museum to raise awareness of the contribution of the Chinese to the rural communities of New South Wales.Wing Hing Long & Co. Store
Tingha
