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Australia's Celtic Capital. Glen Innes
Home of the Australian Standing Stones.
Heart of the magnificent New England area of the northern New South Wales.
Glen Innes is all this - and much, much more.
Here's a little basic information about Glen Innes
History:
Archibald Boyd, a Scot from Selkirkshire, was the district's first European settler, guided here by bearded stockmen William Chandler and John Duval. The town was gazetted in 1852. The Standing Stones of Glen Innes are a monument to the contribution of the Celts to the District since this time. The town is known as the Celtic Capital.
Location:
Ideally located at the intersection of the Gwydir and New England Highways, within easy reach of Gilbralter Range and Washpool National Parks, which are world heritage listed. Four hours from Brisbane and seven hours from Sydney via the New England Highway.
As you can see - a perfect location! And what you see and do when you get here will make your trip something to remember.
Population:
10,000 which includes those living in the surrounding districts.
Altitude:
1062 metres
Average Rainfall:
750 to 850mm annually
Average Temperatures: (Degrees Celsius)
Summer: Min. 12.5 - Max. 26
Winter: Min. 1 - Max. 13.5 ( With occasional snowfalls)
Four distinct seasons, from warm mild-night summers to log-fire winters.
Industries:
Wool, sheep, cattle, agriculture, viticulture, sapphires, tourism
Education Facilities:
Preschools, Primary Schools, Glen High School ( to Year 12), Technical College, University of New England at Armidale (100km South).
Health Facilities:
Full range from Doctors and Dentists to a well equipped Hospital.
Sporting Facilities:
Extensive and well maintained.
Entertainment:
Restaurants, Clubs and the town also boasts its own Theatre and Cinema Complex. |
