New England NSW
Things To Do
The New England region is well worth exploring if you have time before or after the wedding. Here are some of our favourite spots.
At Deepwater Station
Explore the Station
Deepwater Station is a working property with a rich history and beautiful landscape. Take a walk through the grounds, explore the historic buildings, and soak up the surroundings at your own pace.
On the property
Fishing the Deepwater River
The property has private access to over 10km of the Deepwater River with double frontage along its length. The river is well known for large cod and yellowbelly, and has been catch-and-release only for many years. Guests are welcome to explore a number of accessible spots — drive part of the way and walk the rest. The property also makes a great base for nearby trout streams upstream.
On the property
Explore the Region
Bald Rock National Park
The Southern Hemisphere's largest exposed granite monolith, rising 200m above the plateau. Walk to the summit for sweeping views across the New England highlands.
~40 min from Deepwater
Tenterfield
A charming historic town surrounded by six national parks. Visit the Tenterfield Saddler, the Sir Henry Parkes School of Arts where Australia's Federation speech was delivered, and the 1886 Railway Museum.
~30 min north
Glen Innes & the Australian Standing Stones
A striking Celtic monument on the New England tableland, honouring the region's pioneer heritage. The town also offers sapphire fossicking and 30+ heritage-listed buildings.
~30 min south
Gibraltar Range & Washpool National Parks
Ancient World Heritage-listed rainforest with towering trees, clear streams, gorges, and seasonal wildflowers including the rare Gibraltar waratah. Great walking tracks at Boundary Falls.
~1 hr east via Gwydir Hwy
Torrington State Conservation Area
Dramatic granite outcrops and wildflower heathlands on the edge of the New England plateau. The scenic drive through Torrington and Stannum makes a beautiful day loop from Deepwater.
~45 min west
Emmaville Mining Museum
A fascinating look at the region's rich tin and gemstone mining history. The surrounding area is popular for fossicking emeralds, beryl, aquamarine, sapphires, and zircon.
~30 min west