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Destination guides > Australia > New South Wales > New England > Glen Innes

Glen Innes

With a rich Celtic heritage, Glen Innes is a pleasant stop if you’re driving through New England but it isn’t a destination in its own right. The main attraction is the Standing Stones at Martins Lookout.

Practical information

Glen Innes Visitor & Coach Centre

152 Church Street, Glen Innes
Tel (02) 6732 2397
Website www.gleninnestourism.com
Open Mon-Fri 9am-5pm, Sat-Sun 9am-3pm

Coming & going

CountryLink buses go to Brisbane, Grafton, Inverell, Moree and Sydney. Greyhound buses go to Brisbane, Melbourne and Sydney. Greyhound buses stop at the Caltex service station.

Sightseeing, museums & tourist attractions

Land of the Beardies History House Museum

The region was first settled by a couple of bearded men from whom this museum takes its name. The museum delves into the town’s history with an interesting array of exhibits.

Corner Fergusson Street & West Avenue, Glen Innes
Tel (02) 6732 1035
Website www.beardieshistoryhouse.info
Admission $4
Open Mon-Fri 10am-noon & 1pm-4pm, Sat-Sun 1pm-4pm

Standing Stones

Based upon the Ring of Brodgar in Scotland, Glen Innes’s Standing Stones are a reflection of the town’s Celtic heritage.

Martins Lookout, Watsons Dve, Glen Innes
Website www.australianstandingstones.com
Admission free
Always open