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New England High Country Come up and explore New England High Country in Northern NSW, Australia. Where the air is fresher and your senses are heightened. So what are you waiting for?
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Get a natural high in New England High Country with the highest city in Australia, highest tableland of the Great Dividing Range, world heritage national parks and stunning peaks. An energising experience awaits. Known for our multitude of incredible natural assets; a landscape of dramatic gorges, impressive waterfalls and awe inspiring waterfalls our region is an adventure seekers paradise. On th

is page, you’ll find plenty of inspiration on what to see and things to do in New England High Country. Discover our people and our places; Armidale, Glen Innes, Guyra, Inverell, Tenterfield, Uralla and Walcha plus our villages and get ready for an adventure where nature finds its way into every experience. Plan your next road trip adventure on two, four or more wheels to come up and explore New England High Country! New England High Country page is managed by the New England High Country Group, a collective of regional councils. New England High Country Group does not accept responsibility for fan comments on this page. Posts will be deleted if they break Facebook's terms and conditions (https://www.facebook.com/legal/terms) or drift too far off-topic. Fans who do not comply with these guidelines will be blocked from the page. For more info on the New England High Country terms and conditions, please visit: https://www.newenglandhighcountry.com.au/

πŸŽ„βœ¨οΈ It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas in the many beautiful boutique stores located in our towns and villages....
06/12/2024

πŸŽ„βœ¨οΈ It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas in the many beautiful boutique stores located in our towns and villages.

πŸ› When you visit, be sure to set aside some time to discover the perfect Christmas gifts for your loved ones this festive season.

πŸ‘‡πŸ’Ž Comment your New England High Country retail gems...

πŸ“· Photo credit:

1. The Sage and Clover in Glen Innes
2. Uniqlee Home in Armidale
3. Paperdolls House in Walcha
4. Eclectic House in Inverell
5. Ruben & Flax Homewares in Tenterfield
6. Little Birdy Uralla in Uralla

πŸŽ… These mischievous Santas have taken up residence in Tenterfield once again.πŸ“· My Notes From captured some of their rece...
30/11/2024

πŸŽ… These mischievous Santas have taken up residence in Tenterfield once again.

πŸ“· My Notes From captured some of their recent daytime frivolity. Imagine what they'll get up to in the early hours of Boxing Day after all the Christmas presents have been delivered and milk & cookies consumed! πŸ˜±πŸ™ƒ

πŸŽ„βœ¨οΈ In the spirit of festive cheer and good humour, Mundy and Arlene Sattolo have created this joyful display in their front yard, located on the left when travelling west into Tenterfield via the Bruxner Hwy.

πŸ“Έ If you're visiting our beautiful towns and villages over the holidays, tag us in your festive posts so we can share.

The beautiful Ebor Falls in Guy Fawkes River National Park 😍A must-see when travelling via The Waterfall Way! πŸ“· .hull.ph...
26/11/2024

The beautiful Ebor Falls in Guy Fawkes River National Park 😍

A must-see when travelling via The Waterfall Way!

πŸ“· .hull.photographs 🫢

ℹ️ Always check NSW National Parks & Rural Fire Service websites for alerts before visiting.

18/11/2024
πŸ₯ΎπŸ˜ "The thrill of the climb, the beauty of the view. Climbing Cathedral Rock was another exciting hike! We planned to on...
17/11/2024

πŸ₯ΎπŸ˜ "The thrill of the climb, the beauty of the view. Climbing Cathedral Rock was another exciting hike! We planned to only walk the 4km, but got a little sidetracked and ended up doing just over 11km." πŸ˜…

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πŸ“ Cathedral Rock National Park is located approx. 1 hour drive east of Armidale via The Waterfall Way

🌳πŸͺ¨ Come up for an adventure through beautiful eucalypt forests and impressive granite outcrops that will reward you with superb views across the surrounding wilderness.

ℹ️ Always check NSW National Parks & Rural Fire Service websites for alerts before visiting.

"Kangaroos, black cockatoos, crimson rosellas, waterfalls, and amazing views!"πŸ“·  / Instagram πŸ«ΆπŸ“ Dangars Gorge & Falls, O...
15/11/2024

"Kangaroos, black cockatoos, crimson rosellas, waterfalls, and amazing views!"

πŸ“· / Instagram 🫢

πŸ“ Dangars Gorge & Falls, Oxley Wild Rivers National Park

Whether you're daytripping from a stay nearby, camping overnight, or passing through, add this location to your must-see list when you come up and explore.

ℹ️ Always check NSW National Parks & Rural Fire Service websites for alerts before visiting.

βœ¨πŸŽ„πŸ”” 'Tis the season to come up and enjoy the magic of Christmas festivities in New England High Country!πŸ—“πŸ‘‡ Save these da...
11/11/2024

βœ¨πŸŽ„πŸ”” 'Tis the season to come up and enjoy the magic of Christmas festivities in New England High Country!

πŸ—“πŸ‘‡ Save these dates, tag your friends and family, and prepare for the most wonderful time of the year in our charming towns, where community spirit shines bright 🌟

Uralla Christmas Street Fair
Friday 22 November, 5pm to 9pm
Bridge Street, Uralla
More info: http://uralla.com/christmas

Inverell Christmas Fair
Saturday 23 November, 5pm to 8.30pm
Campbell Park, Inverell
More info: https://inverell.nsw.gov.au/events/

Christmas in the Mall
Friday 29 November, 4.30pm to 8.30pm
Beardy Street Mall, Armidale
More info: https://www.facebook.com/events/1298265494867190

Christmas in the Highlands
Friday 29 November, 5pm to 8pm
Grey Street CBD, Glen Innes
More info: https://www.facebook.com/christmasinthehighlands

Christmas Markets
Saturday 30 November, 8am to 2pm
McHattan Park, Cnr Fitzroy & South Streets, Walcha
More info: https://walchansw.com.au/whats-on/

Tenterfield Late Night Shopping
Thursday 5 December, 5pm to 7pm
Rouse Street, Tenterfield
More info: https://www.facebook.com/tenterfieldchamber

Guyra Christmas Carnival
Friday 6 December, 4.30pm to 8pm
Bradley Street, Guyra
More info: https://www.facebook.com/events/1208108083812863

πŸ—“ Discover more events to attend when you come up and explore New England High Country: www.newenglandhighcountry.com.au/events

πŸ“· Armidale Regional Council

πŸ’— Late spring in New England High Country sure is beautiful! 🌸 Admiring the gardens around our charming towns and villag...
09/11/2024

πŸ’— Late spring in New England High Country sure is beautiful! 🌸 Admiring the gardens around our charming towns and villages will have you feeling like you've stepped into the pages of a fairytale storybook.

πŸ“· These beautiful photos were snapped around Tenterfield by My Notes From 🫢

πŸ¦‹ There's only a few more weeks before a new season will be upon us. Tag your road trip pals and come up and explore at this magic time of year.

🌿😍 Enjoying the journey is every bit as important as reaching the destination.πŸͺ¨πŸ™Œ And the journey to the top and back of ...
04/11/2024

🌿😍 Enjoying the journey is every bit as important as reaching the destination.

πŸͺ¨πŸ™Œ And the journey to the top and back of the southern hemisphere's largest granite rock is an epic one!

πŸ₯Ύ Explore the Bungoona walk between the base and the summit, which guides you through massive boulders, granite outcrops, and serene bushland.

πŸ“ˆ If you're prepared for a steeper and more challenging journey, the rockface walk to or from the summit is your other option.

Save this for when you come up and explore this iconic must-see location!

πŸ“ Bald Rock National Park is located 25 minutes drive north of Tenterfield via Mount Lindesay Road.

Plan ahead and check the NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service website for the latest park details and alerts.

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It's PEONY season! And New England Peonies is having an OPEN DAY this Saturday 2 November, from 10am to 4pm. 😍 These bea...
01/11/2024

It's PEONY season! And New England Peonies is having an OPEN DAY this Saturday 2 November, from 10am to 4pm.

😍 These beautiful and delicate flowers are so rewarding as they continue to open up gradually after they're cut.

πŸ“ 161 Northeys Rd, Arding NSW (about halfway between Uralla + Armidale). Take care on the road, as it will be busy.

πŸ’° Entry is $5 per person or $10 for families (cash only).

πŸ’ Bunches will be available for purchase from the shed across the road for $25 (cash or card).

🏍 Calling all motorcyclists and enthusiasts 🏍 It's nearly time for the 2024 Walcha Motorcycle Rally, taking place on Fri...
31/10/2024

🏍 Calling all motorcyclists and enthusiasts 🏍 It's nearly time for the 2024 Walcha Motorcycle Rally, taking place on Friday 15 and Saturday 16 November.

Walcha sits at the crossroads of two of the best riding roads in Australia, the Oxley Highway and Thunderbolts Way. It’s the southern gateway to New England High Country and some of Australia’s most spectacular scenery.

There are hills, winding roads and expansive vistas to enjoy, as well as hundreds of kilometres of dirt roads to explore.

The event attracts riders from across Australia to enjoy organised rides, onsite camping, trade exhibitors and a great program of events. The showground event hub hosts a motorcycle show & shine, postie bike events, enduro x, barrel racing, skills demos, stunt shows, competitions, Q&As, live music and more.

🀩 Soak up the buzz in Walcha as you watch hundreds of riders take part in the Saturday street procession through the town, held alongside the farmers' market.

There will be shopfront displays, motorcycle displays, competitions and great places to eat and shop.

🎟 Please note: Entry to the showground event hub is ticketed.

πŸ‘‰ More info & tickets: https://walchamotorcyclerally.com.au

πŸ—“ Discover more events to attend when you come up and explore New England High Country: www.newenglandhighcountry.com.au/events

πŸ“· Simon Scott Photo

πŸš΄β€β™€οΈ "A great couple of days. We started at Boundary Falls, riding anti-clockwise. "It wasn't long until we spotted our ...
26/10/2024

πŸš΄β€β™€οΈ "A great couple of days. We started at Boundary Falls, riding anti-clockwise.

"It wasn't long until we spotted our first waratahs blooming! So exciting.

"We lunched at Mulligans Hut and then spent 4km just going up, up, up in a rainforested area along the longest road, much of it walking.

"This was followed by a brake-steaming 3km descent to our campground Bellbird Campground."

πŸ“· / Instagram 🫢

Come up and ride the Gibraltar-Washpool World Heritage Trail near Glen Innes.

If you're lucky, you may even spot the beautiful Gibraltar Range Waratah (Telopea aspera), endemic to the area.

"The glorious waratahs from Gibraltar Range National Park. The five hour one-way trip is worth every long minute when yo...
22/10/2024

"The glorious waratahs from Gibraltar Range National Park. The five hour one-way trip is worth every long minute when you happen upon these beauties."

πŸ“· (Instagram) travelled from Mt Coot-tha in Brisbane for this experience 🫢

πŸ“ This species of waratah (Telopea aspera) is endemic to World Heritage-listed Gibraltar Range National Park near Glen Innes.

⏰️ If you're keen to try your luck at spotting them, now is the time.

Apsley Falls, where the Apsley River plummets from sheer slate cliffs into the depths below, continuing its journey thro...
19/10/2024

Apsley Falls, where the Apsley River plummets from sheer slate cliffs into the depths below, continuing its journey through the Macleay Gorges Wilderness area and eventually reaching the Pacific Ocean at South West Rocks.

πŸ“ Apsley Falls, Oxley Wild Rivers National Park, 15 mins drive east of Walcha

Whether you're daytripping from a stay nearby, camping overnight, or passing through, add this location to your must-see list when you come up and explore.

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πŸ™Œ Come up and discover Walcha's Open Air Gallery.Featuring over 50 works of art, this sculpture trail is highly regarded...
18/10/2024

πŸ™Œ Come up and discover Walcha's Open Air Gallery.

Featuring over 50 works of art, this sculpture trail is highly regarded and renowned among the global art community.

β˜•οΈπŸ›πŸšΆβ€β™€οΈ Adding an original dimension to the town's streetscape, be sure to include viewing these creative works as part of your itinerary alongside grabbing a bite to eat, sitting back and sipping a coffee, browsing our local shops and art gallery, and taking a stroll along the banks of the beautiful Apsley River.

β„ΉοΈπŸ™‹β€β™€οΈ Pop in and see the friendly team at the Walcha Visitor Information Centre for a brochure & map to guide you through the trail.

πŸš΄β€β™€οΈ You can also loan a bicycle while you're there to level up the fun factor!

More info: Walcha Open Air Gallery and Arts

πŸ“· Walcha Tourism

πŸ’Ž Inverell's Sapphire City Festival kicks off this week! πŸŽ‰πŸ€© The two-week program is HUGE, offering something for everyon...
15/10/2024

πŸ’Ž Inverell's Sapphire City Festival kicks off this week! πŸŽ‰

🀩 The two-week program is HUGE, offering something for everyone, culminating with a special finale event in the beautiful Campbell Park, set against the backdrop of the Macintyre River.

🎢πŸ₯³πŸ”πŸ₯€ Entry to the finale event is FREE and includes live music with special guest musicians Melanie Dyer (performing in her hometown as part of her 'Had to be there' tour) and Alana Wilkinson, food and drink, kids' entertainment, a duck race, a makers market, face painting, fireworks and more!

πŸ‘‡ Here's a taste of what else is on the program in the lead-up to the finale event:

Inverell's Got Talent
Inverell & District Lapidary Club Field Trip
Inverell Art Prize Exhibition
Inverell Club Lucky 13th Antiques & Collectables Auction
Holy Trinity P&F Race Day and Mega Raffle
Operation Operating Room Bush Dance
The Inverell RSM Sports Council Charity Golf Day
Pioneer Village Open Day & Sapphire City Market Day
Festival Music for Pipe Organ & Choirs
Inverell District Family History Group Open Days
Festival Fun Colour Run
Inverell District Darts Tournament
Down-to-Earth Inverell Garden Group Open Gardens

πŸ‘‰ More info: www.inverellsapphirecityfestival.com.au and Inverell Shire Council

This event is proudly sponsored by Brighter Access.

πŸ—“ Discover more events to attend when you come up and explore New England High Country: www.newenglandhighcountry.com.au/events

🦒 πŸŽ‹ This magnificent swan sculpture was unveiled in Inverell on the weekend. The creation of talented sculptor Adam Hump...
14/10/2024

🦒 πŸŽ‹ This magnificent swan sculpture was unveiled in Inverell on the weekend.

The creation of talented sculptor Adam Humphreys, this piece depicts a swan atop rocks surrounded by five bullrushes on a bed of river rocks - a scene synonymous with the town's name, which means "meeting place of the swans" in the Gaelic language.

πŸ“ You can view the sculpture outside the Inverell Art Gallery located on Evans Street. While you're there, check out the Inverell Art Prize Exhibition, which is on display until 12 November. Be sure to vote for the People's Choice Award to be announced at the conclusion of the exhibition.

πŸ“· Inverell Shire Council

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