Area Hotlist — Inverell - Tenterfield NSW
20 lifestyle anchors proven to sell property across the Inverell - Tenterfield area
Area Hotlist — Inverell - Tenterfield
Lake Inverell Reserve
1,130 votesFormed in 1938 when the Macintyre River was dammed, Lake Inverell evolved into a peaceful aquatic sanctuary once Copeton Dam became the town’s water supply. Visitors enjoy barbecues, walking trails such as the Lake Inverell and Barayamal walks, plus kayaking and fishing. Platypus, kangaroos and native birds thrive around the foreshore.
National Transport Museum
1,045 votesThis sprawling museum showcases over 120 transport exhibits. Vintage cars, trucks and fire engines sit alongside monorail carriages and rare vehicles like a 1906 Dayton and 1912 Renault. The collection also includes antique dolls and wedding dresses.
Inverell Pioneer Village
997 votesStep back in time among historic buildings at Inverell Pioneer Village. The 1841 Grove Homestead, Keera Station blacksmith’s shop and a mining museum accompany Rob Roy Hall’s photographic displays. An old hospital ward houses RSL memorabilia and the village welcomes coach tours by arrangement.
Goonoowigall State Conservation Area
876 votesSpanning 1,055 ha of granite hills and boulders, this reserve’s Jukumbal name means “wallaby rocks.” It protects around 120 bird species, ruins from a Chinese settlement and 10 km of walking trails including the Nhunta Karra Kara track. Picnic shelters and barbecues nestle among the rocks.
Copeton Dam
812 votesOne of only two inland waterways in NSW without a closed season for Murray cod, Copeton Dam is an angler’s dream. Campers enjoy a tranquil natural haven, pitching tents by the lake for year‑round fishing and watersports.
Kings Plains National Park
777 votesSet amid New England farmland, this park’s highlight is the walk along the creek to Kings Plain Falls. More than 15 km of trails wind through woodlands and a rare McKies stringybark forest alive with birds and wildlife, and there are scenic camping spots beside the creek.
Kwiambal National Park
695 votesNear the NSW–Queensland border, Kwiambal NP feels blissfully remote. Rivers cascade through waterfalls into deep pools perfect for swimming and fishing. Kangaroos and emus roam the bush, and picnic areas and barbecues offer quiet places to relax after a hike.
Currys Gap State Conservation Area
632 votesOnly 4 km south of Tenterfield, Currys Gap rises towards Mount Mackenzie. Its undulating landscape reaches nearly 1,000 m, protecting old‑growth forests and vulnerable species on Moombahlene Aboriginal land. Once known as “The Common,” where Aboriginal families lived, remnants of houses and a waterhole remain. Gazetted in 2003, it’s now a favourite for bushwalkers and bird‑watchers.
Boonoo Boonoo National Park
590 votesA 210‑metre waterfall anchors this romantic park—poet Banjo Paterson proposed here. Walking tracks and river rock pools lead through wildflower‑filled bush alive with rock‑wallabies, quolls, platypus, kangaroos and glossy black‑cockatoos.
Bald Rock Summit
542 votesBald Rock is Australia’s largest exposed granite monolith. From the picnic area, hikers choose between the gentle Bungoona walk and the steeper Rockface track to the summit, both weaving through tranquil bush to breathtaking views.
Thunderbolts Hideout
507 votesBushranger Captain Thunderbolt once camped among these caves and boulders 12 km north of Tenterfield. Visitors reach the site via a short 150 m walk; the rock shelters used to stable horses are still intact, and dogs on leads are welcome.
Tenterfield Saddler
473 votesDating to 1860, this National Trust‑listed saddlery—made famous by Peter Allen’s song—has been a bank, home and shop. Its tobacco‑stained ceiling and patched floorboards evoke history, while displays of leather goods and heritage tools recall customers such as Banjo Paterson.
Tenterfield Railway Station Museum
442 votesThis station opened in 1886 to link Sydney and Brisbane, closed in 1989 and is now preserved as a museum. Managed by the Tenterfield Railway Station Preservation Society, the intact precinct hosts markets in the old car park.
Sir Henry Parkes Memorial School of Arts
411 votesIt was here in 1889 that Sir Henry Parkes delivered the speech that sparked Federation. Known as the birthplace of our nation, the School of Arts houses a museum exploring Federation and features impressive Gothic‑to‑Edwardian architecture.
Historic Cork Tree
376 votesImported from England in 1861, this giant cork tree is one of Australia’s largest. Dubbed the “Wishing Tree,” folklore says that walking around it three times brings good fortune.
Green Valley Farm
350 votesThis family‑run agritourism venture near Tingha evolved from a memorial garden into a quirky amusement park. Waterslides, an adventure playground, rollercoaster, mini‑golf course and museum keep visitors entertained.
Basket Swamp Falls
332 votesAbout 30 km from Tenter ``` field, Basket Swamp Falls is part of a unique wetland system. Its boggy heath filters rainfall from some 200 ha before water tumbles into the Clarence catchment. The falls are reached via the Basket Swamp trail, and rustic picnic and camping facilities await.
McIlveen Park Lookout
298 votesA quick stop at McIlveen Park Lookout rewards travellers with panoramic views over the valley and the Sapphire wind farm. There are no picnic tables or walking tracks—just a peaceful place to take in the scenery.
Mount Mackenzie Nature Reserve
254 votesCovering 141 ha, this reserve protects tall open forest and rare plant species. A lookout and barbecue area at the end of Mount Mackenzie Lookout Road, just 5 km south‑west of Tenterfield, makes it a great picnic destination.
Billabong Blue Sapphires
199 votesLocated at the Inverell Tourism complex, Billabong Blue offers cut sapphires and quality jewellery. Knowledgeable staff help visitors choose gems or watch stones being cut amid an extensive range of sparkling treasures.