COVID 19

Council has implemented strict protocols to ensure we comply with directions issued by government in relation to managing the COVID 19 risk. These protocols apply to our staff, our customers and visitors to our premises, and councillors alike. Please be understanding that we will do our best to maintain services and help in what are unique and challenging circumstances.

For all your questions on COVID-19, please click here

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Tenterfield Shire Council

Step out of your imagination and into the unspoilt beauty of Tenterfield. It’s humble. It’s authentic. It’s true.

COUNCIL FACILITIES RE-OPEN WITH COVID-19 RESTRICTIONS

Customer Service

The Council Administration Building is now open to the public.  The Customer Service desk will operate from 9.00 am to 4.30 pm, Monday to Friday.  Should you have an enquiry or wish to speak to members of the Planning or any other section of Council, please continue to call (02) 6736 6000 to make an appointment.

Please note we no longer accept cash payments. Payment via EFTPOS or Cheque only will be accepted. To pay your rates via cash please visit your nearest Australia Post outlet.


Tenterfield Library

Libraries in our shire have reopened with restricted visiting times. See HERE for more information.

 

Visitor Information Centre

As visitors start to trickle back into Tenterfield, our Visitor Information Centre will be open to welcome them and provide the necessary help.

The opening hours for the VIC are as follows:

Tuesday to Friday: 9.00 am to 4.30 pm

Saturday: 9.00 am to 4.00 pm

Sunday & Monday : Closed – Please phone us and we will be happy to assist.


Tenterfield Memorial Pool

The pool is now closed for the Season. It will reopen in October 2021.

Click here for further information

 

School of Arts Cinema & Museum

Museum

  • 10.00 am to 4.00 pm – Monday to Friday
  • 10.00 am to 3.00 pm – Saturday and Sunday

Cinema

To view movies and showing times, click here.


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What's Happening In Tenterfield

Welcome to Tenterfield Shire Council

Tenterfield Shire Council covers an area of 7,333 square kilometers including mountains and rural landscape. The population is 6,638 (Australian Bureau of Statistics, ERP 2018).

Tenterfield is located a comfortable three hours drive from Brisbane and the Gold Coast, Tenterfield & District provides the perfect Gateway to Big Sky Country – New England & North West New South Wales.

Presenting four definite seasons against a backdrop of rugged mountain beauty and in contrast to the serenity of rural landscapes.

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