DESTINATION: Armidale

Armidale

Nestled in the New England Ranges, 567km north of Sydney, is the main city of the Tablelands, Armidale. The city is renowned for its churches and as a seat of learning. The University of New England is located here as well as a TAFE college and some long-established private schools.


Main Attractions

The Heritage Tour is a good way to see Armidale. The bus leaves the visitors centre at 10am weekdays, and 10.30am weekends and holidays for a 2hr guided tour exploring the city's history and heritage; the cost is a gold coin donation. The Heritage Walk is also worthwhile. Leaflets are available from the visitors centre and the walk includes 34 points of interest. Armidale's parks and gardens are especially attractive during spring and autumn. The Apex Memorial Lookout in Drummond Park provides a view of the whole city. There are many museums to visit, including the modern Regional Art Museum in Kentucky St. Exhibits include the collections of Howard Hinton, Chandler Coventry as well as works by other Australian artists. Armidale and New England Folk Museum is housed in the old School of Arts and Mechanics Institute (1863) and depicts the life and history of the city. Several rooms are furnished in period-style. The museum is located on the corner of Faulkner and Rusden sts and is open daily, 1pm-4pm.

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The old gold-mining town Hillgrove is located 27km to the east. Hillgrove was once home to 3000 residents. The 2 mines here produced over $1.6 million worth of gold. The Hillgrove Rural Life and Industry Museum is open Fri-Mon and holidays, 10am-5pm. Approximately 6km south is Saumarez Homestead, a house museum developed by the National Trust. The museum reflects the history of the New England pastoral properties. Surrounded by gardens and views of pastureland, the property is open daily from September to the June long weekend. Arrange to view inside the house with the information centre. Within a 1hr drive of the city are 3 national parks: New England, Cathedral Rock and Oxley Wild Rivers. Oxley Wild Rivers NP contains Dangars Gorge, 23km south of Armidale and is well worth visiting. Wollomombi Falls, 40km east on Waterfall Way, is the second highest waterfall in Australia, with a drop of 220m.

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Copyright 2007, by the Contributing Authors. Cite/attribute Resource. cmsadmin. (2005, May 20). Armidale. Retrieved July 06, 2008, from Plan Book Travel Australia Web site: http://www.exploreaustralia.com/australia/nsw/armidale. This work is licensed under a Universal Publishers. Universal Publishers

Region: New England - North West

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Whatever the season you'll find something to delight you New England North West. This is Australia's big outdoors where the stars seem to touch the earth. A chance to take the road less travelled and enjoy great country hospitality rural Australia at its best. Come here to enjoy the cool summers in the tablelands, the glorious colours of autumn, romantic fireside dinners in winter or the clear, fresh air in spring. Visit Tamworth and Armidale or venture further afield to Moree, Narrabri and other farming centres. Each has its own appeal. more

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