ARMIDALE

LOCATION

St Mary's Cathedral

Situated mid way between Sydney & Brisbane

On the New England Highway

Just over two hours from Coffs Harbour and the coast.

The educational & cultural capital of the New England Region.

Highest city in Australia

Close to

The vast gorge country of Oxley Wild Rivers National Park

The spectacular wilderness of the Great Divide at the New England National Parks.

Wonderful scenery including waterfalls

CLIMATE

Armidale is the city of all seasons.

	Spring. Armidale's cool climate gardens will burst into a riot of colour after the long hush of winter.
	Summer. Escape the humidity and relax in our cooler high country air.
	Autumn. Spectacular array of Autumn colours dominate the European feel of the area.
	Winter. Experience something different. Feel invigorated and alive. Find a cosy spot next to an open fire in one of our many hotels or Restaurants. And there is always the possibility of snow.

ATTRACTIONS

Booloomimbah UNE

Plan to stay a few days in Armidale

Soak up some of the rich history from the early days of European settlement.

The city and surrounds are graced with

Elegant cathedrals and churches

Pastoral homesteads such as Saumarez and Booloominbah,

Historic monuments,

Heritage buildings

Fascinating museums and galleries.

The New England Regional Art museum houses the Hinton and Coventry collections which are the envy of national institutions.

The Aboriginal Cultural Centre and Keeping Place features indigenous art, craft and artefacts.

EVENTS

St Peter's Cathedral

There is always something happening in Armidale,

January

Australia Day - join the Celebrations

February

The Peter Allen Festival - the boy from Armidale

March

	Armidale Show
	The Armidale Cup
	Armidale Autumn Festival
	Vintage Trans Tasman Cricket Carnival

April

Clubs NSW Academy Games

May

	Wool Expo Armidale
	Women's Comedy Festival

September

Sustainable living Expo - learn to live sustainably

October

St Peters Gardens

December

Turning on of the Armidale Christmas lights

PLACES TO VISIT - THINGS TO DO AROUND ARMIDALE
WATERFALL WAY DRIVE Baker's Creek Falls Spectacular Gorge Country Ebor Falls	HILLGROVE 15 mins East of Armidale	Gold was first discovered in the 1870's. Hillgrove's peak was during the 1880's & 1890's when the population numbered close to 3000 Today gold & antimony are still being mined and thus sustain the small settlement The Museum is open from 10am - 5pm Friday, Saturday Sunday, Monday (Donations welcome).
	Wollomombi Falls, 25 mins east of Armidale.	The second highest falls in Australia. 50m stroll from the carpark will give you a magnificent view of both the Wollomombi and the Chandler Falls
	Dutton's trout hatchery 40 mins east of Armidale	Dutton’s Trout Hatchery will give a guided tour and visual and audio show, which explains the life of a trout. You can then feed the trout, view the aquarium and “tickle the tamest trout on the tablelands”.
	POINT LOOKOUT 60 mins east of Armidale	Be amazed at the breathtaking views of Point Lookout. At 1564 metres above sea level Point lookout is situated on a near vertical escarpment offering a magnificent panorama to the north, east and south. Take a walk through the temperate rainforest
	CATHEDRAL ROCKS NAT. PARK	For the energetic, take time to explore the haunting granite boulders of the Cathedral Rocks National Park
	EBOR FALLS 60 mins east of Armidale	The Ebor Falls are spectacular Upper & Lower Falls, located at tje southern end of Guy Fawkes National Park. Ebor Falls is where the Guy Fawkes River takes its first spectacular plunge off the Northern Tablelands. Being in a high rainfall area, the falls have a regular flow, even in dry periods

	Half / full day tour. 254 km	The Best of New England. This 254km drive includes Gaa Gorge, Hillgrove, Wollomombi Gorge, New England National Park, Dutton Trout Hatchery & Cathedral Rock National Park.
	Full day tour 138 km	Eucalypts, sculptures and fine wool. This 138km drive takes you through Bendemeer, Woolbrook, Walcha Road, Walcha, Oxley Wild Rivers National Park, Irish Town, Dangar's Lagoon and Uralla
	Half / full day tour. 86km (20km unsealed)	Culture, Wilderness & Heritage. This 80km drive includes the New England Regional Art Museum. the Aboriginal Culture Centre, Dangar's Gorge, Gostwyk Chapel, Uralla & Saumarez Homestead
	Half / full day tour. 47km	Miners, Bushrangers & Farmers This 47km drive explores the areas around Uralla, Arding & Armidale
	Half / full day tour. 99km (7.5km unsealed)	Aboriginal Culture + Heritage This 99km tour inclides Mt Yarrowyck Nature Reserve, Rocky River, Mount Mutton, Uralla & Saumarez Homestead

Armidale Heritage Tour

10.00am Daily

allow 2 1/2hrs.

Free - Donation Welcome.

(Booking essential)

An informative guided tour of Armidale including

	Chapels
	New England regional Art Museum
	Railway Museum
	University of New England

A GREAT TOUR !!

Historical Saumarez Homestead

Take a leisurely stroll around the English Gardens.

Entry to interior of homestead by guided tour only

10.30am, 2.00pm & 3.30pm weekends & public Holidays (Christmas Day & Good Friday excepted)

Just a short drive west of Armidale

A 2 storied Historic homestead surrounded by a long established English -style garden

The homestead is available 7 days a week for booked coach tours, school groups, conferences and exihibitions

MUSEUMS

	Armidale Folk Museum,
	New England Regional Art Museum
	24th Light Horse Memorial Museum,
	Zoology Museum,
	Museum of Education,
	Museum of Antiquities
	Aboriginal Cultural Centre & Keeping Place

Dumaresq Dam.

A 10 min drive north west

Armidale Businesses promoting the New England Highway *A Dream Run ..........on Your Inland Adventure Trail* From the New England Highway to the Golden Highway and on to the Bylong Valley Way
Abbotsleigh Motor Inn	Cedar Lodge Motel	White Lanterns Motel
Armidale Visitor Information Centre	Westpac Rescue Helicopter Service

18/5/09 - 30/6/2012

THE NEW ENGLAND HIGHWAY

ARMIDALE

PLACES TO VISIT -

THINGS TO DO AROUND ARMIDALE