Things to do in Glen Innes

17 activities, venues and outings in Glen Innes, from theatres and live music to parks and tours.

Ranked with the travel guide's picks and well-known places first.

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Deepwater Jockey Club Cup
Annual horse racing with fashion shows, food, and live entertainment.
Held in Jan
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Glen Innes Golf Club
18 hole golf course. Alternative entrance via Gwydir Highway eastbound, turn left onto Golf Links Road, turn right onto Hutchison Road..
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Australian Celtic Festival
An annual celebration of Celtic heritage, with entertainment, market stalls, demonstrations and poetry.
1st weekend in May
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Fishing
Download a map of the best fishing spots and how to get a fishing licence here.
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Fossicking
Download a map on where to start searching for precious metals and gemstones here.
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Minerama
Fossicking (prospecting), gem, and jewellery exhibition. Field trips and workshops.
Held in MarGold coin donation per person ($1 or $2)
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Mountain biking
There's 80 km of trails altogether in the Gibraltar Range National Park and Washpool National Park - see here for suggestions.
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Self-guided CBD walking tour
Discover the history and significance of the main buildings of Glen Innes. Obtain a map from the Visitors Information Centre or download an app for Android and Apple here. Tour is approximately 5.5 km in length and takes about 2 hours.
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Self-guided Country Drive tour
Discover the countryside and the mining towns of the Glen Innes District. Download the map here.
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Self-guided town driving tour
Discover this highlights of Glen Innes in the comfort of your own vehicle. Obtain a map from the Visitors Information Centre or download an app for Android and Apple here. The trip is about 9.5 km and takes about 1.5 hours.
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Glen Innes Bowling Club
The Bowlo
Lawn bowls.
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Glen Innes District Tennis Association
Tennis courts.
Phone for court hire
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Glen Innes Show
Annual local fair.
Held in Feb
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Glen Innes Swimming Pool
Glen Innes Aquatic Centre
Disabled access to main pool by means of a ramp.
Seasonal - phone for hoursSee website for fees
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Markets in the Highlands
Local art and craft markets.
Held 2nd Sat of the month
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Kayaking and canoeing
Ask at the Visitors Information Centre for locations.
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Motorcycle touring
See here for suggested touring options.

Listings from the Wikivoyage guide to Glen Innes (CC BY-SA 4.0).