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ARMIDALE

 
     

 

 

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

 

 

CLIMATE

 

 

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.

 

 

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

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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.

 

 

EVENTS

 

St Peter's Cathedral

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.

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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.

 

 

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

 

 

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).

 

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

POINT LOOKOUT

40 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

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”.

CATHEDRAL ROCKS NAT. PARK

For the energetic, take time to explore the haunting granite boulders of the Cathedral Rocks National Park

EBOR FALLS

Just out of Ebor and a short distance from the road you will find Ebor Falls.

 

SCENIC RETURN DRIVE

EBOR - GUYRA - ARMIDALE

 

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!

 

TOURIST DRIVE

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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.

Tourist Drive #19 back to Armidale

 about 45 mins

A 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.

DANGAR'S FALLS

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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.

 

Armidale Heritage Tour

 

10.00am Daily

 

allow 2 1/2hrs.

 

(Tour by Donation.

Booking essential)

 

An informative guided tour of Armidale including
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bulletNew England regional Art Museum
bulletRailway Museum
bulletUniversity of New England

A GREAT TOUR  !!

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

 

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

Dumaresq Dam.

  A 10 min drive north west

 

 

Armidale  Businesses   promoting the New England Highway

A Dream Run ..........on Your Inland Adventure Trail

Abbotsleigh Motor Inn

Cedar Lodge Motel

White Lanterns Motel

 

 

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