The Glen Innes Highlands Visitors Information Centre has released a new brochure on the best spots around Glen Innes for fossicking

The Glen Innes Highlands ‘Fossicking around Glen Innes’ brochure is full to the brim with ideas, details and even a treasure map to the best gem hunting spots in the district.

Bid Blast #14 October 2019

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Glen Innes Severn Council recently conducted a survey directly targeted at people who had moved to Glen Innes Highlands within the last 10 years with very encouraging results.  

 There were 91 survey respondents with 46% of respondents under 44 years of age, aligning with external surveys indicating a trend towards younger tree-changers moving to rural areas.

Bid Blast #11 June 2019

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There is a lot about to happen in Glen Innes Highlands – here is a snapshot as to what is in our pipeline! The common theme is MORE – more investment, more doctors, more hospital facilities, more infrastructure, more tourism...

Glen Innes Highlands features four distinct seasonal changes. In autumn be greeted by the beautiful autumnal tones and picturesque views of golden poplars.

The Glen Innes Visitor Information Centre staff will provide you with an autumn drives map. Our winters feature a dusting of snow and cosy log fires. Picture yourself in one of Glen Innes’ farm stay cottages snuggled up to an open fire place with a glass of red. Glen Innes Highlands are renowned for their air conditioned summers. At our higher altitude take a break from the heat and enjoy exploring our town in the warmer months. Spring in Glen Innes Highlands features a burst of vibrant new life. The World Heritage National parks come to life with fauna while native flora blooms. Don’t miss our very own Gibraltar Waratah flower during these months.

Bid Blast #9 April 2019

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With climate change being a hot topic and 2018 being the 3rd hottest year on record, wouldn’t it be nice to find a place where global warming actually improves a climate?

Minerama in Glen Innes is New South Wales’ largest annual gem and jewellery show, and will be held on March 7-10 in 2019. You can learn more about the festival at www.minerama.com.au.

We are excited to announce that the UNE Discovery Voyager team are partnering with Minerama to deliver interactive, exploratory and play-based experiences in science on Friday and Saturday, 8-9th March! 

Bid Blast #7 February 2019

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Bid Blast #6 December 2018

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Australian Celtic Festival announced as a finalist for the 2018 NSW Tourism Awards, Festivals and Events

The NSW Tourism Awards celebrates the hard work and commitment shown by NSW tourism operators and businesses over the past 12 months. The program is about developing our industry as a whole, encouraging excellence and improvement, and all entrants should be congratulated. The judges have been incredibly impressed by the high calibre of entries in this year’s program.

Bid Blast #5 November 2018

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The Australian Celtic Festival is excited to announce that we have been named finalists in the Country & Outback 2018 Regional Tourism Awards. This is a great achievement and such a credit to all of our amazing volunteers, performers and stall holders.

Australian Celtic Festival Committee

Nathan Reardon and Aussie Cricketer Mathew Wade check out the hidden secret of the Glen Innes Highlands… Fishing!

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Wotif have announced Glen Innes’ Big Kilt entry has been shortlisted as a finalist in their Next Big Thing competition! We’re up against four finalists: