Timeline
09:00
Currys Gap State Conservation Area
Walk the Currys Trail to the water hole and rock pool. The reserve is closed to vehicles, so you will explore on foot past information signs detailing the Aboriginal settlement history. It is a peaceful start for birdwatching.
09:45
Currys Gap State Conservation Area
Stand at the viewing spot in the conservation area. The walk from the anchor point is short, taking about 13 minutes to the ESE. Use this time to scan the canopy for birds before heading back toward town.
10:40
Sir Henry Parkes Memorial School of Arts
Head to the Sir Henry Parkes Memorial School of Arts. This National Trust building holds a significant collection of relics. It is the place to understand the 1889 speech that re-energised the federation movement. Note that the walk from the conservation area is long (51 minutes), so consider checking local transport options if you are not up for the hike.
11:30
Sir Henry Parkes Memorial School of Arts
Spend time inside the museum examining the exhibits. There are no food shops listed in the immediate context, so bring water and a snack from your previous stop or home.
Local tip
The conservation area is free to enter and closed to vehicles. If you plan to walk between the conservation area and the museum, be aware it is a 51-minute walk each way. Check the route if you need transport.
Check before you go
- The Sir Henry Parkes Memorial School of Arts is a National Trust building. Verify opening hours locally as they are not provided in the context.
- Bring your own water and binoculars for the nature reserve.
- Pets are not permitted in the conservation area.
Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Tenterfield (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).