New England High Country

24/04/2025

⚔️ 🎶 The 2025 Australian Celtic Festival presents a weekend of events, performances, and activities for all ages. 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 This year's festival will highlight the Celtic nations of Brittany, Cornwall and Wales, whilst also celebrating the rich traditions of Manx, Irish and Scottish performance and cultures.

Come and experience a weekend of Celtic culture, live music 🎻 dance competitions 💃🕺 kids activities, live action reenactments, ceremonies, over 75 market stalls, poetry readings, pipe bands 🥁 jousting knights 🐎 highland games 💪 and SO much more!

🗓 1 to 4 May, 2025

📍 The Australian Standing Stones National Celtic Monument and other locations/venues around Glen Innes Highlands

🎟️ More info & tickets: www.australiancelticfestival.com

👉 Find a place to stay: www.newenglandhighcountry.com.au/accommodation

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

📷 Photo credits: Steven Earl, Jim A Barker & Paul Jopson

23/04/2025

🍁🗺 Discover the inaugural New England Garden Festival Autumn Garden Trail to explore some of the region's most beautiful cool-climate private gardens.

😍 Highlights include a special opening of the photographically famous Gostwyck Chapel near Uralla, an autumn tree bus trip around Armidale, and spending a special day in Glen Innes at the Australian Celtic Festival.

Before the garden trail commences, visitors are also encouraged to visit Walcha on the Monday to experience the vibrant seasonal colours on show.

🏡 An overnight stay in each town is recommended to maximise the time you have available to explore everything these picturesque locations have to offer.

👇🌱 Tag your fellow green thumbs and garden lovers, book your accommodation, and don't miss this opportunity to come up and immerse yourself in the breathtaking beauty of autumn in New England High Country.

🗓️📍 Trail dates & locations:

29 Apr - Uralla
30 Apr - Armidale
1 May - Guyra
2 May - Glen Innes
3 May - Tenterfield

🎟️ More info & tickets: https://negf.com.au/2025-new-england-autumn-garden-trail/

👉 Find a place to stay: www.newenglandhighcountry.com.au/accommodation

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

21/04/2025

"I can’t recommend this region more if you want quiet waterfalls, stunning sunset spots, campsites all to yourself and constant surprise!"

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Pictured here:
1. Budds Mare Lookout, Oxley Wild Rivers National Park
2. Apsley Falls, Oxley Wild Rivers National Park
3. Camping in Gibraltar Range National Park
4. Thunderbolts Lookout, Torrington
5. Draining Rock, Mt Mackenzie Rd, Tenterfield

Come up and explore New England High Country: www.newenglandhighcountry.com.au

16/04/2025

🍁 Planning an autumn road trip? 😍 The seasonal colours throughout New England High Country are putting on a show!

🍂 The trees are expected to be at their peak over the next month. So don't delay - come up and explore at this most beautiful time of year.

📷 (Instagram) shared this picturesque scene from Barleyfields Road, Uralla 🫶

12/04/2025

Come up and feel on top of the world...

📍 Destination: Bald Rock National Park

😍 The 360° views at the summit of the largest granite monolith in the southern hemisphere are epic, and the journey up and back is just as rewarding.

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🥾 We love following your adventures around New England High Country - tag us in your posts so we can share here!

10/04/2025

If you're heading to Armidale for the GALAH Regional Photography Prize Exhibition (this Friday 11 April to 8 June) and/or the launch party (Friday 2 May) at NERAM-New England Regional Art Museum, check out this insider’s guide to all things local.

It also includes some must-not-miss tips for your road trip if you're travelling between Brisbane or Sydney and Armidale.

https://digital.galahpress.com/articles/armidale-meet-the-armadillos-2/?fbclid=IwY2xjawJkUhJleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHpW78YkXbp06RZ_75jTwc629gIOdXr_7buEpEfSycRiWDXO7a8lVF9iN-FuW_aem_jOtFYcZd7RJ5kpcSwt2i8w

The 2025 Galah Regional Photography exhibition is the latest in a long line of reasons to plan an art-filled break in Armidale. Here’s a local Armadillo’s guide to the New England city.

04/04/2025

🍂🍁 The annual Tenterfield Autumn Festival is back on again this Easter long weekend! 🍂🍁

There will be plenty for the whole family to see and do, including markets, Easter egg hunt, Eat Street, haybale & art trail, live music, open gardens, historic house tours, fashion parade, art competition, fair & rides, craft workshops, vintage car display and more.

👇 Make sure you get your tickets to the following events taking place during the festival weekend:

🍁 Stannum House Tours
🍁 Cocktail Party & Fashion Parade
🍁 Open Gardens at Ivy Leaf Chapel & Behind the Hedge
🍁 The Piano Mill
🍁 Eco Printing Workshop
🍁 Cobb & Co Coach Tours (Easter Saturday & Sunday)
🍁 Eat Street (Easter Saturday Night) - Gold coin donation
🍁 Autumn Festival concert - featuring Thor Phillips & Band and Katie Brooke

ℹ️ More information & updates: Follow Tenterfield Autumn Festival and check out www.tenterfieldautumnfestival.com.au

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

Images sourced via Visit Tenterfield

31/03/2025

😍 Dreaming of an autumn getaway? Here's some inspiration to come up and explore...

📷 shared these snaps from a recent road trip from Brisbane to experience the autumn colours and spectacular scenery throughout New England High Country 🫶

🍁 Stops included:
Tenterfield (including the Tenterfield Railway Station Museum)
Glen Innes
Inverell
Guyra
Armidale (including Wollomombi Falls & Ebor Falls)
Uralla
Walcha

🗺 We love sharing your adventures. 🤳 Be sure to tag us in your posts when you visit!

ℹ️ Check out our website more inspiration and information to plan your trip: www.newenglandhighcountry.com.au

29/03/2025

☕️ Come up and taste your way through New England High Country!

📷 .rovelife (Instagram) shared some snaps from a visit to Michael's Cafe in Uralla 🫶

Where's your favourite spot to while away the hours, refuel between adventures, or treat yourself on a road trip?
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Discover more local foodie favs: www.newenglandhighcountry.com.au/taste

27/03/2025

This autumn, slow down and soak in the beauty of New England High Country.

Stroll through picturesque parks, explore heritage streetscapes, take a scenic drive, cosy up by the fireplace, and experience the charming allure of Tenterfield, Glen Innes, Inverell, Guyra, Armidale, Uralla, Walcha, and surrounding villages.

📷 This magical photo featuring the beautiful Anzac Park in Glen Innes was taken last autumn by Jayson Sharman Photography 🫶

ℹ️ Discover more about the region, save the date for upcoming events, and book accommodation: www.newenglandhighcountry.com.au

21/03/2025

🍁 Touches of autumn are appearing around the region, so start thinking about booking your visit to see the beautiful colours!

😍 The charming towns of Tenterfield, Glen Innes, Inverell, Guyra, Armidale, Uralla, Walcha, and surrounding villages will all be putting on a breathtaking display of colour over the coming couple of months.

ℹ️ Discover more about the region, save the date for upcoming events, and book accommodation: www.newenglandhighcountry.com.au

📷 Photos from Tenterfield to the north of the region shared by My Notes From 🫶

20/03/2025

🍁🥳 The Armidale Autumn Festival has been an institution and beacon for civic pride in the city of Armidale for more than 30 years and is set to return for another fabulous showcase of local talent and magnificent autumnal colour.

👇 Here's what's on:

🗓 Friday 4 April 2025
⏰ 5pm - 8.30pm
📍 Civic Park, Armidale
🎶 Sounds of Autumn - Presented by New England Conservatorium, musical performances by students, staff and other local professional musicians will include the New England Brass Collective, JAZZ LAB!, Armidale Youth Winds, New England Singers, and the Armidale Youth Orchestra, to name a few.

🗓 Saturday 5 April 2025

⏰ 7am to 10am - Breakfast with the Band
📍 Civic Park

⏰ 8am to 10am - Campus to City Canter
📍 Starting from Sport UNE

⏰ 11am - Pipe bands
📍Beardy Street Mall

⏰ 11.45am - Freedom flyover
📍 Armidale CBD

⏰ 12pm - Autumn Festival parade
📍 Dangar Street

⏰ 1.30pm to 4.30pm - Global gathering cultural performances
📍 Civic Park

🍔🥤 There will also be food and beverage trucks on both days.

ℹ️ More information & updates: Armidale Regional Council

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

03/03/2025

Eat, drink, shop, and relax at the 2025 Seasons of New England Expo!

🥂✨🍴 Kickstart your weekend by attending the Expo Eve Dinner, featuring regional produce, a themed drinks menu, and lots of local personality.

The expo is being held over 2 days this year. Come along to discover different exhibitors each day and meet the creative humans behind some of the region's finest local produce, food, wine, art, and handmade products.

Don't miss the chance to immerse yourself in this exciting weekend offering something for everyone, including a free kids art tent, local & live music, a full bar, and a warm welcome in the picturesque town of Uralla.

🗓 Friday 28 March - March Expo Eve Dinner
⏰ From 6.30pm
📍 McCrossin's Mill, Uralla
🎟️ Tickets: www.trybooking.com/events/landing/1347223

🗓 Saturday 29 March - Expo Day 1 feat. 100+ exhibitors
⏰ 9am to 5pm
📍 Hampden Park, Uralla

🗓 Sunday 30 March - Expo Day 2 feat. 80+ exhibitors
⏰ 8am to 2pm
📍 Hampden Park, Uralla

ℹ️ More info: www.seasonsofnewengland.com.au

👇 Tag your friends & family in the comments and come up and explore!

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

📷 Photo credit: Simon Scott Photo 🫶

28/02/2025

"After the 2km walk up to Thunderbolts Lookout (lost count of the stairs) it was a great view but we certainly felt like we had earned ourselves a cold drink at a local pub.

"We visited The Longhorn Bar and Grill in Deepwater.

"What a fantastic spot, loved the decor around the bar, had a great beer garden and had a chat with some of the locals.

"The drinks went down very well." 🍻

📷 via Instagram 🫶

📍 Thunderbolts lookout, Torrington State Conservation Area, Torrington NSW

If this is your idea of a great day out in New England High Country, save this for when you come up and explore!

🤳 We love sharing your adventures and experiences here, so be sure to tag us in your posts so we can share all your favourite spots around the region.

22/02/2025

Golden leaves, crisp air, and country charm ✨🍂Autumn in New England High Country is pure magic and right around the corner.

😍 As the landscape transforms, Tenterfield, Glen Innes, Inverell, Guyra, Armidale, Uralla, Walcha, and surrounding villages put on a breathtaking display of colour.

🍁 Wander beneath canopies of amber and crimson hues, hike scenic trails to discover nature's gems, and soak up the region’s rich history and warm country hospitality.

After a day of exploring, cosy up by the fire with a glass of local wine, savour a delicious meal at a local café, pub or restaurant, and browse boutique stores for unique finds.

👇 Tag someone who needs an autumn escape and start planning your visit to come up and explore this autumn!

ℹ️ Discover more about the region, save the date for upcoming events, and book accommodation: www.newenglandhighcountry.com.au

📷 Beautiful photos from around the region via Instagram 🫶

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21/02/2025

💎🪨💍 Calling fossicking fanatics, rock hounds, gem nuts, and lovers of bling and shiny things!

🤩 Held at the picturesque Glen Innes Showground, Minerama Fossicking Gem & Jewellery Show beckons you to unearth a treasure trove of indoor and outdoor trade stalls selling gemstone rough, fine jewellery and everything in between, fossicking experiences, workshops and demonstrations, fun activities for kids, and delicious food and drinks.

🎟️ Entry at the gate is only $5 and is FREE for ages 16 & under if accompanied by an adult.

📍 Glen Innes, NSW
🗓 7-9 March 2025
ℹ️ More info: https://minerama.com.au

👇 Tag your friends & family in the comments and come up and explore!

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

20/02/2025

🚴‍♀️ Keen for an epic ride, breathtaking views, and an unforgettable adventure? ⏳🚴‍♂️💨 Registrations for Saddlers Gravel n Granite 2025 close this Sunday, 23 February! And this is one you don't want to miss...

🚵 Choose your challenge and journey through rugged and spectacular landscapes while testing your endurance, skill, and spirit. 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Bring your family, your mates, or come alone and make new mates and experience everything Visit Tenterfield has to offer.

🍲🍻🎶 From Eat Street Tenterfield kicking things off on the Friday night, to open gardens, live music, special menus, and an awesome race village, it's set to be the ultimate weekend of adventure, food, and fun.

📍 Tenterfield, NSW
🗓 1 & 2 March 2025
🎟 More info & registration: https://thesaddlersmtbclub.com.au/gravel-n-granite

👇 Tag your friends & family in the comments and come up and explore!

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

📷 RCPix Photography for Gravel n Granite