Typical of a town in the Northern Tablelands of New South Wales, GlenInnes is a small town with a big community spirit. With a population ofless than 10,000 people, it’s a tight-knit town secluded by a peaceful countryside.
Glen Innes plays host to the annual Australian Celtic Festival, which is a nod to Scottish ancestry that has become an ingrained part of the town’s history. The festival honours a different Celtic region each year with four days of competitions, entertainment and Celtic foods. In respect for the town’s heritage, the festival is held at the Australian Standing Stones, which themselves are a tribute to the early European settlers. The stones stand in the Centennial Parklands complex.
If you’re looking for a little more adventure, the Kings Plains National Park is not far from town and offers some fantastic walking tracks and watering holes. Further exploration northeast of Glen Innes will land you in Gibraltar National Park, an ancient forest that is part of the Gondwana Rainforests of Australia. Both parks present an opportunity to explore the many facets of the Australian wilderness without travelling too far.
In town there’s still some great things to discover: Grey Street is one of the busiest shopping areas, but there’s plenty of hidden gems around town for you to find. Enjoy the unique restaurants and cafes, and mingle with the locals to learn more about Glen Innes. The Celtic roots go deep so you’re likely to learn some interesting history throughout your stay in this animated town.
