From Tenterfield, we head south on the Northern Tablelands of NSW. The elevation along this section is 1000mtr plus above sea level. The first major town after leaving is Glenn Innes at a 1062 m, with a population of 6000. Original owners of theis region are the Ngarabal people. The region, Gindaaydjin, meaning “plenty of big round stones on clear plains.”
Set up for a few days at the Armidale Showgrounds.
Guyra, with over 2000 people at an elevation of 1330 mtr, is our highest town. All rivers on the eastern side of the railway line, flow towards the Pacific Ocean, while those on the west of the railway line run inland, ultimately joining up with the Murray River.
Guyra became the focus of national attention, when in 1960, a little boy become lost for four days. A huge search by locals found him asleep against a log. His first words was ‘Where’s my daddy?’ Johnny Ashcroft recorded a hit song entitled Little Boy Lost.
Guyra is known for cold winters by Australian standards, with 42 nights of subzero temperatures. During summer it rarely goes above 30 C deg. Some snowfalls occur during the winter months.
We really enjoyed the drive at this elevation, with little variation in high and low terrain, so a very easy drive on the route to Armidale, our next stop for a few days.
Contrasting architectural styles 
Old Post Office 1843
Arrive mid afternoon in Armidale. This is a good size town of 24000 people. It is home to a large number of educational facilities, including the University of New England. Midway between Brisbane and Sydney at an elevation of 1000 mtr, has some stunning heavily forested steep gorges.
Armidale Railway Station
The region boasts spectacular waterfalls, gorges, world-heritage national parks, cool-climate vineyards.
Agriculture, research and education, produce a strong economy for the region.
Extensive wild and scenic rivers, rainforests, waterfalls and flora. Gara Gorge, Wollomombi Falls.
Armidale derives its name from Armadale on the Isle of Skye, the ancestral home of George MacDonald. (Commisioner of Crown Lands)
An amazing drive along the Waterfall Way east of Armidale. Off the main road of the Oxley Wild Rivers National Park, the Wollomombi River plummets more than 230 mtres into the gorge below. it must be a great sight after heavy rains. There a many animal species in the park, and the largest population of endangered brush-tailed rock wallabies.
Cathedral Rock National Park is worth a visit, with the highest peak of the Northern Tablelands, and rises 1586 mtrs.
Other points of interest are Booloominbah, part of the University of New England, is an exquisite mansion completed in 1888.
Ebor Falls, a few nice churches, Saumarez Homestead, plus some beautiful parks and reserves.
