Discover 4 hidden attractions, cool sights, and unusual things to do in Tenterfield (Australia). Don't miss out on these must-see attractions: Tenterfield School of Arts, Tenterfield Post Office, and Tenterfield Railway Station Museum. Also, be sure to include Tenterfield Saddler in your itinerary.
Below, you can find the list of the most amazing places you should visit in Tenterfield (New South Wales).
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Tenterfield School of Arts
The Tenterfield School of Arts is a heritage-listed former school of arts and now museum, theatre, cinema, community centre and library located at Manners Street, Tenterfield in the Tenterfield Shire local government area of New South Wales, Australia. It was built in 1869 by Mr Merrell. It is also known as Sir Henry Parkes Memorial School of Arts. The property is owned by the National Trust of Australia, New South Wales branch. It was added to the New South Wales State Heritage Register on 1 March 2002.
The site is notable as the place where Sir Henry Parkes delivered the Tenterfield Oration, a speech proposing that the six separate British colonies in Australia should unite into a single federation.[1]
Address: 144 Rouse Street Tenterfield, Tenterfield
Tenterfield Post Office
The Tenterfield Post Office is a heritage-listed post office located at 225 Rouse Street, Tenterfield, Tenterfield Shire, New South Wales, Australia. It was designed by NSW Colonial Architect's Office under James Barnet and built from 1881 to by T. & J. McGuaran, later T. A. Lewis. It is also known as the Tenterfield Post Office and Quarters. The property is owned by Australia Post. It was added to the New South Wales State Heritage Register on 17 December 1999.[2]
Address: 225 Rouse Street, Tenterfield
Tenterfield Railway Station Museum
Specialty museum, Museum
Address: Railway Avenue, 2372 Tenterfield
Tenterfield Saddler
Memorial, Historical place, Museum
Address: 123 High St, 2372 Tenterfield