Excellent motel accommodation in Tenterfield
Local attractions in Tenterfield
Reception hours: Monday to Sunday 7:00am – 10:00pm
About Tenterfield
With a population of around 7000, Tenterfield is known as the birthplace of our nation. It is a historical town and home to some very well known Australians, including Sir Henry Parkes who revisited his own constituency. It was then when he made his famous speech proposing to have a union of six colonies into a federation of states.
Tenterfield is also home to singer Peter Allen and his grandfather George Woolnough, who owned the Tenterfield Saddler. This later became one of Peter Allen’s most famous songs, and he has often expressed love for his hometown.
Banjo Patterson and Alice Walker, both local residents, were married at the local Presbyterian Church. Alice was also a resident of the Tenterfield Station. Another distinguished individual connected with Tenterfield is Major J F Thomas. This local solicitor defended Breaker Morant during the 1902 South African War.
Places to visit
Tenterfield has many historical museums displaying photos, artefacts, paintings, tools, and machinery. There are many historic buildings that have been restored to their former glory, as you will notice when exploring our much-loved town.
Right next door to our motel is the magnificent Stannum House, which was originally built in 1880 for Robert Holmes Reid. Robert was a wealthy tin mining giant who contributed hugely to the town’s water and electricity supplies, hospital, meat works, and butter factory. Tenterfield is well known for its mining resources, including gold, tin, iron ore, and many more.
The local community of Tenterfield is very welcoming to tourists and guests looking to explore our town’s rich history. Everyone is only too happy to provide help and information to ensure your stay is enjoyable and interesting.
There is much to do in and around Tenterfield, depending on what your likes and interests are. We are surrounded by an array of magnificent National Parks, Vineyards, most beautiful Autumn colours and we have over 100 heritage listed buildings – just to name some of our features.
Tenterfield is rich in history with buildings that date back to the mid 19 th Century. Tenterfield is where the start of Federation took place. It was Sir Henry Parkes who on the 24 th October 1889 made that famous speech on the “Birth of our Nation” that became the decisive moment that led to Federation.
Tenterfield sits 850 Metres above Sea Level. Our Shire consists of 7, 332 Square km with a population of around 7000 people and is still growing. Tenterfield is marked by 4 distinct seasons. It is marked by having a pleasant moderate Summer and a mild Spring. Our Autumn provides us with a display of a russet-gold foliage with a variety of deciduous trees. Our Winter days are Sunny with crisp mornings and nights. We have a number of Frosts and on occasions snow if we’re lucky!
National Parks around Tenterfield
Selection of national parks around us
Walks and Tours
Wineries
Boonoo Boonoo National Park
Bald Rock National Park
The most significant feature in “Bald Rock” National Park is the climbing of “Bald Rock” itself. It is the largest Granite Rock in Australia and people climb it, like “Ayres Rock” in years gone by. It was established some 220 Million years ago. “Bald Rock” is 500 Metres wide, 750 Metres long and is an astounding 200 Metres above the surrounding environment.
Anyone can climb “Bald Rock”. One might like to try the more gentler approach going on the “Bungoona Walking Track” on the Eastern side of the Rock. It meanders through the forest passing through Caves, Granite Boulder Formations, Arches, Moss, Orchids and Ferns. A beautiful walk away from the possible stresses/demands on everyday life.
Or for the more energetic, one could walk up the steep face of Bald Rock. This is the shorter of the two options. It is a most enjoyable walk, taking in the most spectacular scenery and marvelling at the different sections of the rock formations and the small rock pools in different sections of the Rock.
Upon finishing your successful climb, there are gas barbecues and Picnic Tables in the Picnic Area, where everyone can chill out.
It has been said before, that “Bald Rock” is the most popular Tourist destination that people come to Tenterfield for.