10 Quaint little businesses in the town and friendly people. We had a very negative experience with...
Quaint little businesses in the town and friendly people. We had a very negative experience with one boutique shopkeepers' quarters accommodation. which had such potential but didn't see through and especially for the price however the town was gorgeous and everyone else was so friendly and accommodating. We have family living nearby and will come back to this gorgeous little town.
The "Stone Fruit" bar has exceptional coffee, the florist was lovely and arty, and the clothes choices were fantastic! Lots of little quaint coffee places dotted up the street. The Peter Allen motel was old (loved the kitsch orange floor tiles in the bathroom) very clean, central, friendly and just all-round welcoming.
Jane Michele, Australia
10 I grew up just down the highway from Tenterfield and was very pleasantly surprised when I...
I grew up just down the highway from Tenterfield and was very pleasantly surprised when I visited it again for the first time in 40 years, for a wedding.
The Northern Tablelands of NSW is a beautiful area and Tenterfield now has a great place to stay in the Commercial Boutique Hotel; really good cafes for breakfast or lunch (Badmanners Cafe, Courtyard Cafe); and several restaurants and pubs (Colonial Hotel) for an enjoyable evening meal.
Lots to see in the area or further up or down the New England Highway.
Kate, Australia
8 We did not get to the accommodation because of the fires at Tenterfield but that was...
We did not get to the accommodation because of the fires at Tenterfield but that was no fault of the owner who was very helpful to me when I explained our situation. I hope to stay there at a later date when the bush fires settle down and would like to have the money I have paid in abeyance until we can arrange another day to attend
Robyn Hickey, Australia
6 The Town is as dead as a Dodo, but when I was last here 30 years...
The Town is as dead as a Dodo, but when I was last here 30 years ago, it was then too. One can safely fire a cannon down the road at 7 p.m. and as for finding a meal, there were very limited choices. The next town up the road in Qld, Stanthorpe, is humming!
Lawrence, Australia
10 We only had one day so drove the Mackenzie Mountain tourist route#9 to see the granite...
We only had one day so drove the Mackenzie Mountain tourist route#9 to see the granite rocks and they were amazing. Then drove to Boonoo Boonoo National Park where the walks are quite short to the falls (sadly very little water due to drought conditions but still worth going) The rock pools were beautiful despite low water.
We enjoyed our walk along the main street and visited the Tenterfield Traveller shop.
Lots of great dining options.
There's a skate park which looks brand new and lovely walks through the parklands along Tenterfield Creek
Ann, Australia
8 Be aware the weather in Tenterfield high up in the mountain is cold in the morning,even...
Be aware the weather in Tenterfield high up in the mountain is cold in the morning,even in September. But warm up later in the day. People in Town are friendly and helpful. The scenery is extraordinary has beautiful falls and the largest granite rock in Australia after Uluṟu.At one stage Parkes wanted to make it the Capital!.