Topaz Cottage Holiday Accommodation Glen Innes

14/05/2026

11/04/2026

🍁 Golden trees, open skies and crisp High Country air… autumn is arriving early in Glen Innes Highlands.

With a shorter season expected this year due to dry conditions, now’s the time to plan your visit.

📷 Jason Ng Photography captured this beautiful scene at Stonehenge Recreation Reserve last year — a glimpse of the magic autumn brings to the Highlands ✨

20/03/2026

✨🌿 WHAT’S ON THIS WEEKEND | GLEN INNES HIGHLANDS 🌿✨
From sunrise TV moments to sunset alignments, markets, art and vintage cars — this weekend is packed with experiences you won’t want to miss 💫

👇 Plan your weekend:

🌅 WEEKEND SUNRISE – LIVE BROADCAST
Be part of the action as Channel 7’s Weekend Sunrise crosses LIVE from the iconic Australian Standing Stones 🎥✨
🗓 Saturday 21 March
⏰ 6.30am – 10am
📍 Australian Standing Stones
🙌 Everyone welcome — come along and show your support!

🌿 ‘IN THE BUSH’ ART EXHIBITION
Immerse yourself in local creativity at the Glen Innes Art Gallery 🎨
🗓 Saturday 21 March
⏰ 10am – 1pm
📍 Glen Innes Art Gallery

🎪 GLENCOE AUTUMN FESTIVAL
A classic country day out with markets, treats, and community spirit 🍰🌭
🗓 Saturday 21 March
⏰ 11am – 3pm
📍 Glencoe Community Hall

🚗 QLD MODEL T FORD DISPLAY – EMMAVILLE
Step back in time with these beautifully restored vintage vehicles
🗓 Saturday 21 March
⏰ Around 12pm
📍 Panther Pub, Emmaville

☀️ SOLAR NOON GATHERING
Watch the equinox in action as the shadow crosses the marker at 1pm — plus talks, tours, a human sundial & more 🌏
🗓 Saturday 21 March
⏰ From 12.30pm
📍 Australian Standing Stones

🌄 SUNSET ALIGNMENT
One of the most magical moments of the year — watch the setting sun align the stones at dusk ✨
🗓 Saturday 21 March
⏰ From 6.30pm (sunset ~7pm)
📍 Australian Standing Stones

🚗 QLD MODEL T FORD DISPLAY – GLEN INNES
Catch the vintage cars as they roll into Glen Innes Highlands
🗓 Sunday 22 March
⏰ Around 12pm
📍 Australian Standing Stones

✨ Make a weekend of it — from sunrise to sunset, there’s something to experience at every turn.

🗓 Discover more local events:
gleninneshighlands.com/events.html

👉 Plan your visit, find places to eat, drink & stay:
gleninneshighlands.com

📍 Or drop into the Glen Innes Visitor Information Centre for local tips

📸 Model T Owners Queensland

20/03/2026

23/02/2026

Announcing this year's spectacular lineup of performers!

Join us for as we dance the weekend away among the iconic Australian Standing Stones, celebrating the Australian Celtic Festival's Celtic nation of the year Scotland!! 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

Along with this extraordinary lineup of live performances ACF is also host to:
🏴 Clan village & cultural experiences
🔥 Celtic traditions & ceremony
🥃 Food, drink & Scottish flavours
🏇🏻 Live jousting and Highland Games 💪
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Celtic kids activities and Family-friendly fun all weekend

📍 At the Australian Standing Stones in Glen Innes Highlands | NSW

👉 Single day tickets full weekend passes will be available from 9am Monday, March 2nd 👈

🔗 For more info head to: https://australiancelticfestival.com/
and sign up to our mailing list to stay up to date!

01/02/2026

✨⛏️ Get Ready to Fossick! Bookable Field Trips On Sale Soon! ⛏️✨

Calling all rockhounds, gem nuts and adventurers! The Glen Innes Mineral & Gem Club is running bookable fossicking field trips as part of Minerama 2026, and they’re on sale from 6am AEDT Monday 2 February! 🗓️

💎 Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned fossicker, this is your chance to head out into Glen Innes Highlands and dig for hidden treasures
💎These special trips are limited in number - so mark your calendar and set your alarm! ⏰
💎 These are the perfect add-on to your Minerama weekend adventure - fossick in the glorious countryside, then explore the Minerama show at the Glen Innes Showground from 6–8 March 2026.

🎟 Tickets go on sale 6 am AEDT Monday 2 February - don’t miss out!
📍 Find all the details and secure your spot here: www.eventbrite.com/cc/minerama-2026-fossicking-trips-4812013

👉 Ready, set, fossick! ✨

03/01/2026