Rest Point Group

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Escape to a different world with a visit to one of the National Parks of the Glen Innes Highlands.
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GOLDEN DUSK
Ahead of a beautiful winter weekend in , the Sun set golden to the northwest behind the central trio at the . It's by looking outwards from the centre of the monument that all alignments are made for sunrise and sunset.

The important role of three central stones is equalled in their symbolism. The central golden Australis stone represents the people of Australia. At the winter solstice it is lit by the sunrise light, an intense gold on gold.

The northern of the trio is called the Gaelic Stone, and represents the heritage of Scotland (Alba), Ireland (Éire) and Isle of Man (Mannin), whose Celtic languages are Gàidhlig (Scots Gaelic), Gaeilge (Irish) and Gaelg (Manx), respectively. Gaelic is an English word used for them.

The southern of the trio is called the Brythonic Stone, and represents the heritage of Wales (Cymru), Cornwall (Kernow) and Brittany (Breizh), whose Celtic languages are Cymraeg (Welsh), Kernewek (Cornish) and Brezhoneg (Breton).

So what an amazing amount of Celtic heritage is symbolised by these three stones. And the meeting of the three stones represents the Celtic Australian heritage celebrated!

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IN THE MORNING LIGHT
Clear skies and a Winter Sun light the this morning.

Every Saturday the Australian Standing Stones parkrun provides a great opportunity to meet and walk, jog or run a 5km course through Centennial Parklands, running past the monument and taking in the views across the Beardy Plains at 1100m.

Enjoy breakfast, coffee and lunch at Crofters Cottage open from 8.30am Wed to Sun.

Take a walk around the monument and the hillside features including the Celtic Family Wall with its collection of rocks gathered from all the Celtic nations by families, clans and societies. Enjoy your visit to .

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Birdwatching in Glen Innes
This photograph is of a Brown Thornbill and was taken in
Washpool National Park by

A wonderful activity in the Glen Innes Highlands is planning some bird-watching. There are so many different areas and a multitude of birds that can be seen. Please note that it is always important to check the status of any National Parks before visiting.

Following are some of the best places to enjoy birdwatching in the Glen Innes Highlands:
Beardy Dam and Woodlands
Wellingrove Fossicking Area – a brochure is available at the Visitors Centre and the National Parks office.
Kings Plains National Park
Sinclair Lookout
Pyes Creek Road
Washpool, Gibraltar Range National Parks – a brochure is available at the Visitors Centre and the National Parks office.
Mann River Nature Reserve – a brochure is available at the Visitors Centre and the National Parks office.
Little Llangothlin Lagoon

For more information on things to do in the Glen Innes Highlands visit www.gleninneshighlands.com
or phone the Visitors Centre on (02) 6730 2400

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A winter morning at The Rotunda.
A magical photo by Jayson Sharman Photography

Saturday 18th July in the Glen Innes Highlands
Forecast temperature: 4 - 15 degrees
Daily forecast: Partly cloudy. Medium chance of showers on and east of the ranges, near zero chance elsewhere. Winds southeasterly 20 to 30 km/h. Overnight temperatures falling to between 4 and 10 with daytime temperatures reaching between 12 and 20.

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A frosty winters morning in Deepwater!
Photo by Deepwater Brewing

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The Hereford Steakhouse Char Grill is open for dine-in and takeaway from Monday to Saturday, 5pm to 8pm.

For reservations and orders, phone 02 6732 2255

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See below to check out what's happening in the Glen Innes Highlands!!!

No weekend plans, no problem. Here's some local events to fill your cup. 🍂

FRIDAY 17 JULY

🎤 Youth Holiday Break Program Comedy Workshop | 10am - 2pm

📍 Glen Innes Chapel Theatre

🎸 The Bon Jovi Legacy | 7pm

📍 Glen Innes Services Club

🎶 Dion Bayman | 7:30pm

📍 Main Bar, Glen Innes Services Club

SATURDAY 18 JULY

🎞️ Glen Innes Severn Public & TAFE Library Movie Marathon | 9am - 3pm

📍 Glen Innes Severn Learning Centre

📚 Book Club | 10am - 12pm

📍 The Makers Shed, Deepwater

✍️Writers Group | 1pm - 3pm

📍 The Makers Shed, Deepwater

SUNDAY 19 JULY

🎄Christmas in July | 11:30am - 2pm

📍 Bens Falls Retreat

🎬 Glen Innes Arts Council Movies | Saturday & Sundays

📍 Glen Innes Chapel Theatre

Keep up to date with Glen Innes' events: https://gleninneshighlands.com/events.html

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