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ARMIDALE
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LOCATION
St Mary's Cathedral |
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Situated mid way
between Sydney & Brisbane |
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On the New England
Highway |
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Just over two hours
from Coffs Harbour and the coast. |
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The educational &
cultural capital of the New England Region. |
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Close to
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The vast gorge
country of Oxley Wild Rivers National Park |
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The spectacular
wilderness of the Great Divide at the New England National
Parks. |
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Wonderful scenery
including waterfalls |
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CLIMATE
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Armidale is the city of all seasons.
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Spring. Armidale's cool climate gardens will burst into
a riot of colour after the long hush of winter. |
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Summer. Escape the humidity and relax in our cooler
high country air. |
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Autumn. Spectacular array of Autumn colours dominate
the European feel of the area. |
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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. |
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ATTRACTIONS
Booloomimbah UNE
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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
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Elegant cathedrals and
churches |
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Pastoral homesteads
such as Saumarez and Booloominbah, |
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Historic monuments,
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Heritage buildings |
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Fascinating museums and
galleries.
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The New England
Regional Art museum houses the Hinton and Coventry collections
which are the envy of national institutions. |
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The Aboriginal
Cultural Centre and Keeping Place features indigenous art, craft
and artefacts. |
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EVENTS
St Peter's
Cathedral
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There is always something
happening in Armidale,
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Concerts, |
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Plays, |
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Workshops, |
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Live music in hotels. |
There are many
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Sporting events, |
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Markets, |
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Artistic and cultural
festivals, |
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Spring and autumn open
garden viewings. |
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PLACES TO
VISIT -
THINGS
TO DO AROUND ARMIDALE
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WATERFALL
WAY DRIVE
Baker's Creek Falls
Spectacular Gorge Country
Ebor Falls |
HILLGROVE
15 mins East of Armidale
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Hillgrove
boasts one of the first hydroelectric schemes in Australia, which
ran this once thriving mining town.
Now you
can walk through the ghost town and visit the Rural Life and
Industry Museum
(ring
before arrival to ensure door is open –
Donations welcome). |
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Wollomombi
Falls,
25 mins
east of Armidale.
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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 |
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POINT LOOKOUT
40 mins east of Armidale
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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 |
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Dutton's
trout hatchery
60 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”. |
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CATHEDRAL ROCKS NAT. PARK |
For the energetic, take
time to explore the haunting granite boulders of the Cathedral Rocks
National Park |
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EBOR FALLS |
Just out of Ebor and a
short distance from the road you will find Ebor Falls. |
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SCENIC RETURN DRIVE
EBOR - GUYRA - ARMIDALE
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1 Hour
scenic drive through tableland country |
Take the
opportunity to experience some of Guyra’s unique shopping.
The Black
Sheep Wool and Wares shop is a must! |
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TOURIST DRIVE
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URALLA
20 mins
South on the New England Highway |
Aboriginal word for “Special Meeting Place”. Wander
through the McCrossin’s Mill Museum and let the memorabilia tell the
tale of the notorious bushranger, “Captain Thunderbolt”. Visit the
only working Brass and Iron Lace Foundry in Australia and be treated
to a demonstration by the blacksmith. |
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Tourist
Drive #19 back to Armidale
about
45 mins |
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more scenic route and be treated to a few extra surprises.
An avenue
of stately elms towers over the road as you meander to the
historical Gostwyck Chapel.
Built in
the 1921 with the influential feel of the early pioneer’s. |
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DANGAR'S FALLS
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 Drop
in at Dangar's Falls
4km before you get
back to Armidale don’t miss the Cellar door at Petersons Cool
Climate Winery. Open 10am – 4pm Sun
– Fri & 10am –
5pm Saturday. |
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Armidale
Heritage Tour
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10.00am
Daily
allow 2
1/2hrs.
(Tour by
Donation.
Booking
essential)
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An informative guided tour of Armidale including
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| New England regional Art Museum |
| Railway Museum |
| University of New England |
A GREAT TOUR !! |
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Historical
Saumarez Homestead |
Take a
leisurely stroll around the English Gardens.
Guided
tours of the Homestead are available
2pm weekdays and 2,
3 & 4pm Weekends. |
Just a short drive west of Armidale A 2 storied
Historic homestead surrounded by a long established English -style
garden |
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MUSEUMS
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Armidale Folk Museum, |
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24th Light Horse
Memorial Museum, |
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Zoology Museum, |
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Museum of Education,
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Museum of Antiquities
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Aboriginal Cultural
Centre & Keeping Place |
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Dumaresq
Dam. |
A 10 min
drive north west |
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