Set in the heart of the Australian Heritage, Tenterfield is a cultural epicentre. The Gateway to both the New England and Northern Rivers Regions - the Shire of Tenterfield is a massive area of 713,439 hectares with an overall population of approximately 6,394 residents - and growing! Tenterfield town itself is surrounded by over 10 National Parks.
Tenterfield is known as "The Birthplace of Our Nation" - Sir Henry Parkes delivering his famous Federation Speech in the Tenterfield School of Arts on 24th October 1889. This Speech ultimately led to the Federation of all Australian States on January 1st 1901.
A town of four seasons...Tenterfield has a mild spring with a moderate alpine summer climate followed by a glorious autumn when the many deciduous trees display their russet-gold foliage. The winters combine warm sunny days with crisp nights.
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