Glen Innes Town Tourist Drive
Highlights
- Grab a brochure at the Visitor Information Centre to navigate the scenic Glen Innes Town Tourist Drive.
- Discover the Australian Standing Stones, a stunning cultural landmark and site of the annual Australian Celtic Festival.
- Explore the historic Glen Innes Showgrounds, showcasing architect-designed Federation style buildings and rich local heritage.
- Wander through beautiful gardens and historic churches, ending your journey at the Land of the Beardies History House Museum.
Grab your car, bike or motorcycle and head off from the Visitor Information Centre where you can grab how town drive brochure.
Then you’re off to the first stop, the Australian Standing Stones, the main tourist attraction and the site of the annual Australian Celtic Festival.
You’ll then drive on to see the Glen Innes Showgrounds which has been in continual use for 140 years and one of the few remaining showgrounds that retain a full suite of architect-designed, Federation style show buildings clustered around the central arena. Continue to explore the historic churches with their beautiful gardens, schools, parks and the beautiful Railway station and finish at the Land of the Beardies History House Museum.
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Glen Innes Driving Tour
Grab your car, bike or motorcycle and head off from the Visitor Information Centre where you can grab a traditional brochure or download the free Heritage Tour app via the free WIFI.
Then you’re off to the first stop, the Australian Standing Stones, the main tourist attraction and the site of the annual Australian Celtic Festival. You’ll then drive on to see the Glen Innes Showgrounds which has been in continual use for 140 years and one of the few remaining showgrounds that retains a full suite of architect-designed, Federation style show buildings clustered around the central arena.
Continue to explore the historic churches with their beautiful gardens, schools, parks and the beautiful Railway station and finish at the Land of the Beardies History House Museum.
Heritage Tour App (Apple) or Heritage Tour App (Android)
Tour: 19 places Time: 1.5 hours Length: 9.3 km
Memberships
- NSW – Local – Glen Innes Highlands
- NSW – Local – New England High Country
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