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glen innes attractions

Glen Innes is the perfect destination for an exciting adventure or that relaxing getaway.

• Australian Standing Stones – the national Celtic monument including Crofters Cottage café.

• Land of the Beardies History House Museum – collections from the pioneering days onwards.

• Emmaville Mining Museum – extensive mineral collections, photographic displays & mining artefacts.

• World Heritage National Parks – great bushwalking, waterfalls and camping.

• The Saddler – handcrafted saddles, bridles and leathergoods.

• Adventure – fossicking, fishing and horse riding.

• Surrounding Villages – enjoy country hospitality and historical sites at Emmaville, Torrington,
Deepwater and Ben Lomond.

• Wineries – exquisite cool climate wines.

• Heritage Buildings – recently restored to their original colour schemes, check out the heritage
walk brochure.

• Gem Shops and Displays – local sapphires and other gems.

• Old Grafton Road and the convict carved tunnel.

• Parklands – cool in summer, glorious in autumn.

Population: Glen Innes Severn Council 10,000.

Location: Strategically at the intersection of the New England and the Gwydir Highways, four hours from Brisbane, seven hours from Sydney.

Altitude: 1072m

Temperature: Average – Summer minimum 12.5°C, maximum 26°C; Winter minimum 1°C, maximum 13.5°C
Industries: Wool, sheep, cattle, agriculture, viticulture, sapphires, tourism.

History: Scot Archibald Boyd, from Selkirkshire, was the district’s first settler. He was guided by bearded Stockman William Chandler and John Duval, both celebrated in the Land of the Beardies Festival and Land of the Beardies History House. The town was gazetted in 1852.

Call into the Glen Innes Visitor Information Centre located on the New England Highway
and allow our friendly staff to assist you with accommodation and attraction information,
touring trails, district maps and group itineraries.