Glen Innes Highlands Skywalk

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a waterfall surrounded by nature
So much to do and see around Glen Innes. Visit the Boundary Falls Gibraltar Range.
two bicycle riders on a gravel road in the golden light of the glorious Highlands rural landscape
Jay Post and Scott Macansh share the joys of cycling around the New England High Country - an undiscovered secret – every road holds the promise of a new adventure.
Grainy historic black and white photo of Chinese indented labourers - wearing white shirts and hats pushing wooden wheel barrows on a wooden path.
Learn about local history. Independent Bathurst based historian, Juanita Kwok, explains how in the mid-19th century, Chinese labourers arrived here under challenging conditions, but soon became vital to the region's economy.
star spangled night sky
Astrophysicist Dr. Claire Kenyon and Ngarabul-Murri man Phillip Winzer share astrophysical and cultural stories about the night sky and the Milky Way.
Black and white portrait of Michael Williams. He is in a recording environmentcap, beard, glasses a checked shirt and a guitar on his lap.
Michael Williams, a musician from Glen Innes accompanies you as you move along the three Skywalk platforms looking over Ngarabal Country.
The Skywalk metal structure overlooking a rural landscape and a lot of sky. A couple is sitting and contemplating at the end of the platform.

Welcome to the Glen Innes Highlands Skywalk,

The Skywalk is a series of connected platforms offering spectacular views over this unique GeoRegion.

The Glen Innes Highlands Soundtrail connects you to the history, culture and natural wonders found in the heart of the New England Tablelands.

The Skywalk shares stories of people who have called this GeoRegion home – from the first people to walk the land, the Ngarabul people, to historic settlers and modern New Englanders.

Spectacular Stargazing

Visit at night to make the most of the dark skies and listen to stories about the river of stars you can see in front of you from both an astronomy and an Aboriginal Dreaming experience.

For more information head to the Glen Innes Visitor Information Centre,152 Church Street, Glen Innes – or phone 6730 2400 or email tourism@gisc.nsw.gov.au

Credits & Contributors

  • Project Lead, Glen Innes Severn Council: Rhonda Bombell
  • Producer & Editor: Masako Fukui
  • Project Management: Bettina Walter
  • Story Recording and Collaboration: The Production Group
  • Narration Recording: Michael Williams
  • Narrator: Michael Williams
  • Music: Michael Williams

Voices

  • Philip Winzer (Ngarabul Murri)
  • Damien Wilkinson (Geology)
  • Juanita Kwok (Chinese Mining History)
  • Koen Dijkstra (Ranger National Parks & Wildlife)
  • Eve Chappell (Land of the Beardies History House)
  • Dr Claire Kenyon (Astrophysics)
  • Dan Eastwood (Bouldering)
  • Eve Chappell (Land of the Beardies History House)
  • Jenny Sloman (Railways)
  • James Haselwood & Daniel Levy (Native Grass Project)
  • Jay Post & Scott Macanch (Cycling)
  • Ron Jillett (Emmaville Mining Museum)
  • Dennis Haselwood (Glen Innes Arts Council)

Images

  • Vagary Studios
  • Honey Bee Photography
  • Land of the Beardies History House
  • Glen Innes Highlands
Logos of Glen Innes Severn Council and New South Wales Council

The Glen Innes Highlands Skywalk Experience is an initiative of the Glen Innes Severn Council funded by the New South Wales Government.

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