Glen Innes Highlands

🛶 Slow down and take it all in.

From winding rivers to peaceful waterways, some of the best moments in the Highlands happen at a slower pace.

🌄 A view worth the drive.

Far enough to switch off. Close enough for a weekend.

Just a few hours from the coast and within easy reach of major regional centres, Glen Innes Highlands feels a world away from the everyday.

Wide open spaces, country roads and views that reward the journey.

📍 Where's your favourite spot to stop and take it all in?

💎 Put fossicking on the school holiday agenda!

You never know what you might find... and that's half the fun.

You could strike luck with a sapphire, uncover an interesting stone or simply enjoy a day outdoors, every fossicking adventure is a little different.

And if you'd like to see some truly incredible finds, Minerama brings together gemstones, minerals, fossils and handcrafted jewellery from across Australia, all in one place.

Who's already counting down to Minerama in March 2027? 👇

📸 Where did the long weekend take you?

From campgrounds and country pubs to scenic drives, fossicking spots and quiet corners of the Highlands, we'd love to see how you spent your October Long Weekend.

Tag or send us your photos for the chance to be featured on our page.

👇 Drop your favourite photo in the comments.

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 How we'd spend a long weekend in Glen Innes Highlands

Whether you're visiting for the weekend or staying a little longer, Glen Innes Highlands is packed with family-friendly adventures.

These school holidays, slow down, explore more and uncover some of the region's best-kept secrets. From scenic views and outdoor adventures to family favourites, there's plenty to keep everyone entertained.

📌 Save this itinerary for your next Highlands getaway.

What's your family's must-do activity in Glen Innes Highlands? 👇

🤍 Welcome to Grey Street, The Country Table.

Opening on Thursday 1 October, The Country Table is a wonderful new addition to Glen Innes. Formerly the Grey Street Gourmet Grocer, this reimagined space will continue serving hearty, quality food alongside gifts, homewares, antiques and art.

Owners Tony Harrison and Margaret Harrison are looking forward to welcoming the community through the doors and sharing their passion for good food and great hospitality.

Join them for the official opening on Saturday 3 October from midday, featuring live music from renowned clarinetist Mark Walton.

📍 281 Grey Street, Glen Innes
🤝 Official Opening on Saturday 3 October from midday
🎶 Live music by Mark Walton

Welcome to the Highlands 👏

💎 Step back into the Highlands' mining history.

Located in the historic village of Emmaville, the Emmaville Mining Museum is home to more than 4,000 mineral and gem specimens, along with mining artefacts and photographs that tell the story of the region's mining past.

Next time you're exploring the Highlands, take the scenic drive to Emmaville and add the museum to your itinerary

📍 Emmaville

🍀 Australia's Celtic destination.

For more than 30 years, the Australian Celtic Festival has brought music, culture and Celtic traditions to Glen Innes Highlands.

From clans and pipe bands to storytelling and celebration, it's an event that continues to connect people from across Australia.

Will we see you in 2027?