Glen Innes

Celtic Origins The Australian Standing Stones celebrate the Celtic nations whose descendants contributed to Australian life and reflect the movement of the Earth around the sun, an important feature of Celtic life. The ancient Celts were farming people who lived across Europe and the British Isles from around 2600 years ago. The Celts raised stones

Explore the fascinating mining and mountain villages of Glen Innes Highlands and be transported back in time when you take a self-guided driving tour of the countryside. The three mining villages of Emmaville, Torrington and Deepwater have richly contrasting landscapes immersed in the history of the mining boom days. Tour Drive 11 is a 140km

Walk with history and gaze upon the magnificent buildings of Glen Innes, like the basalt stone courthouse built in 1873, a year after the Adelaide-Darwin Overland Telegraph was completed and seven years before the first Edison-Bell telephone was installed in Sydney. Or the School of Arts building and impressively ornate Kwong Sing and Co department

Choose from a variety of courses around Glen Innes Highlands perfect for your very own self-paced rides. Each course varies in difficulty and has full or short options to suit different experience levels. Cycling – Glen Innes Highlands Fun of Furracabad Loop | 42km or 55km loop Beardy/Red Range/Pinkett/Pretty Valley 56km or 90km The Kings Loop/Kingsland

• World Heritage Gibraltar Range and Washpool National Parks Outdoor adventurers will fall in love with the combined 80km of scenic trails, ideal for hiking, mountain biking and birdwatching. Visitors can also enjoy kayaking and canoeing. • Australian Standing Stones The national monument was officially opened in 1992 and honours Celtic people, both past and present. The

As you explore the picturesque roads and unique towns and villages, tempt your tastebuds with some of New England High Country’s locally produced artisan beers, boutique spirits and cool climate wines. Armidale Petersons Armidale Winery; The Welder’s Dog Brewery; Great Hops Brewing Co Inverell Topper’s Mountain Wines; The Welder’s Dog Tenterfield Reedy Creek Estate;  2Wild