New England Region- Central North NSW

Glen Innes- disappointing- a decent mid size country town and the home of the Celtic Standing Stone Monument. Worth a stop but – drive the extra hour and stay in Tenterfield or Inverell.

Inverell- very cute- fossicking (essentially panning for gold or semi precious stones) and natural attractions dominate the tourist scene here. I spoke to lots of people and they all said it is an extremely vibrant place with lots of festivals, events, and plenty to do. I stayed at the Inverell Motel- right in the heart of town. Convenient and adequate accommodation- budget rooms were $56. Grocery stores, pubs, boutique shops, and a really cute book store/café kind of dominated the CBD. A good place to stock up and refresh before moving further afield.

Emmaville- a very small village. Scenic- a secluded community but the drive was nice, some dirt roads, a couple of pubs, a general store and a few other things to see. Definitely an off the beaten path country town.

Deepwater- a cute little highway village. One of those towns that is cut in half by the highway. Well kept houses, a grocery store- gas- and a couple of café’s. Home of the awesome BlueBelle Café and cottage nursery.

Tenterfield! Wow! Can I say that again Wow! What a treat. One of those places definitely not on the normal list of places to see- but a picturesque, friendly, accommodating place that boasts wineries, restaurants, spa retreats, B&B’s farm stays, and several unique festivals. and is the home of Peter Allen- International Entertainer! I stayed at the Jumbuck Motor Inn- Free WiFi Internet connection, adequate rooms- good size- fridge, kettle, toaster- 2 double beds all for about $65. The Tourist board was extremely professional and helpful. Right in the center of town- they were easy to find. Check out the Oracles of the Bush Celebration of Australian Bush Poetry plays ballads music and fun! 13-16 of April 2007- you have time to plan that one!