Explore The New England Highway
We’ve done the research so all you need to do is book and then hit the road. Some of our favourite stays along New South Wale’s and Queensland’s New England Highway. From Scone in the South to Allora in the North.
1. The Barn Scone
Scone, NSW | Sleeps 14
The Barn Scone is located at leading thoroughbred stud Kitchwin Hills, which is a scenic 30 min drive from Australia’s horse capital of Scone. The Barn is an architecturally designed, luxury, renovated house with light-filled living, dining spaces and a comfortable veranda for you to relax and watch the horses graze...you’ll be spoilt for choice when it comes to spaces to relax and entertain in.
2. The Bolt Inn
Uralla, NSW | Rooms and Apartments
The Bolt Inn is a historic Uralla pub that has recently been restored. Located in the heart of Uralla, right alongside the New England highway it is the perfect stop to eat, drink and stay. On a recent road trip the SITB Team tried the bistro menu and everything was delicious! (Tip: Do not skip ordering the steak. It is next level good).
3. Waterloo Station
Glen Innes, NSW | Sleeps 42
This is a beautiful Glen Innes (historic working) property. It is an incredible destination for a large group to enjoy a stay in the bush! There is the family friendly Waterloo Stockmans Cottage, the unique Shearers Lodgings and even a private one bedroom Schoolhouse. It is also a great spot to explore, with plenty of designated tracks for hiking the hills and ranges on the property.
4. Sunday-Miru Miru
Tenterfield, NSW | Sleeps 10
Sunday at Miru Miru is a beautifully restored 1900’s Queenslander farmhouse which sleeps up to 10 guests in style and comfort. With stunning views of Mount Mackenzie it is also just 10 minutes away from Tenterfield. We have heard that Stonefruit in Tenterfield is a gorgeous little wine bar which was voted the 2025 Sydney Morning Herald Good Food Guide Drinks List of The Year. (Open Thursdays through until Mondays only.)
5. The Nesting Post
Allora, QLD | Sleeps 4
Just under 2 hours up the road from Tenterfield a beautiful white cottage on the Darling Downs of Queensland awaits you.
The Nesting Post has two queen bedrooms, each with a bathroom…there is a clawfoot bath (need we say more).
Relax on the front verandah overlooking the garden and paddocks, or sit by the fire pit under a starry sky. The perfect end to a New England Road Trip.
About Stay In The Bush
Stay In The Bush was founded by Grace Brennan in 2019 (from her home on a farm in Western NSW) to showcase rural accommodation and foster a greater connection between urban and rural Australia. It is an extension of the hugely successful Buy From The Bush, a platform launched to support rural communities during the worst drought In Australia's history. The continued mission for Buy From The Bush and Stay In The Bush is to crisis-proof rural Australia.
Our website is a curated collection of beautiful places to stay in the bush. We believe rural communities are a treasure worth protecting, and exploring! And we know, because it's our home!
We want travellers to wander inland, away from the crowds, forgetting about the tourist attractions and timetables. A Stay In The Bush is more about absorbing a way of life and taking a big deep breath.
Enjoy uniquely Australian design, stunning interiors with views toward sweeping plains, dirt tracks, starry skies, campfire memories and the untamed beauty of the Australian bush! Each time you stay in the bush, you make a meaningful investment in the future of rural communities.