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HERITAGE ATTRACTIONS
HERITAGE DRIVE (25kms). A 2 hour self-drive tour of
Armidale's fine architectural landmarks, museums, parks and lookouts.
HERITAGE WALK (3.2kms). A self-guided loop walk
which highlights the interesting features of Armidale's city centre,
including many beautiful buildings and churches.
SAUMAREZ HOMESTEAD (New England Highway (Waterfall Way) - near
airport). National Trust Property. Guided and self guided tours
available daily at a small charge.
BOOLOOMINBAH (at the University of New England). Built in 1888,
it is a magnificent former Gentleman's Residence in the fashionable
English style, housing the Gordon Window & surrounded by beautiful
grounds.
MUSEUMS AND GALLERIES
ARMIDALE FOLK MUSEUM. Cnr Faulkner & Rusden Streets. Free
admission.
NEW ENGLAND REGIONAL ART MUSEUM- NERAM (Kentucky Street).
Houses the largest permanent collection outside Sydney - is a must for
all art lovers.
MUSEUM OF ANTIQUITIES (Arts Building - UNE). Free Admission
ZOOLOGY MUSEUM (Department of Zoology - UNE). Free
admission.
ABORIGINAL CULTURAL CENTRE & KEEPING PLACE (Kentucky Street).
Craft & Aboriginal displays.
RAILWAY MUSEUM (Railway Station). Exterior display viewing
anytime.
ANTIQUES AND CRAFT
ROSENEATH GALLERY. Roseneath Lane. Fine English Antiques.
RECREATION AND ATTRACTIONS
THE ARBORETUM
- Kentucky Street/Uralla Road. Picnic area. Native trees and
plants, a lookout and aquatic gardens
ARCHERY on
Sundays at the Archery Range
ARMIDALE APEX
LOOKOUT - Jeffery Street, west
BELGRAVE TWIN
CINEMA - Dumaresq Street. Shows various mainstream and
alternate films till late. Cafe Royale is also open late for light
meals and refreshments.
CYCLING. Bikes for hire from The Armidale Bicycle Centre and the
SportUNE Centre - 72 3718 or
DEER PARK (UNE) Deer and kangaroos can be viewed in an
enclosed area. You can't pat or feed the animals.
DUTTON TROUT HATCHERY, Point Lookout Road,
Ebor.
FISHING. There are a variety of beautiful locations around the
New England area for fishing - trout, bass, etc.
HORSE RIDING TOURS There are several horse riding venues around
the area.
MONTHLY MARKET Every last Sunday of the month December. Over 150
stores.
TENPIN BOWLING AND ROLLER SKATING ( Armidale Sport & Recreation
Centre, Mann Street.
SWIMMING at the outdoor Town Pool (Dumaresq Street) from October
to March and indoors at SportUNE(restricted hours).
SELF-DRIVE SCENIC TOURS 5 different tours available from the
Armidale Visitor's Centre.
BUSHWALKING AND SIGHTSEEING
OXLEY WILD RIVERS
Wollomombi Gorge Located
40 kms east of Armidale. Houses the 220 metre Wollomombi Falls.
Spectacular views and gorge rim walks.
Dangars Gorge. Located 21
kms south-east of Armidale. Home to 120 metre Dangars Falls.
Great long and short walks.
Gara Gorge (Blue Hole)
Located 16 kms east. Site of Australia's first Hydro-Electric
scheme. Great area for picnics and for children/families.
NEW ENGLAND NATIONAL PARK
Located 85kms east of Armidale. Heritage listed 29985 ha haven for
bushwalkers and siteseers. Majestic views and good walking.
CATHEDRAL ROCK Located 80
kms east of Armidale. The 360 degree view from the top of the rock
is magnificent and definitely well worth the climb.
GUY FAWKES NATIONAL PARK
Located 80 kms east of Armidale. Visit the
Ebor Falls, a gorgeous two tier
waterfall.
STYX RIVER STATE FOREST
Located 60 kms east of Armidale. Alpine forest, rugged escarpments
and fast flowing rivers. Good 4wd tracks.
MOUNT YARROWYCK NATURE RESERVE 27 kms west of Armidale.
Significant landmark of Aboriginal Cultural heritage. Includes a
short 3 km walk to the sites.
DUMARESQ DAM 15 kms north west of Armidale. Great for
families and picnics. There is an easy walk around the dam which
is relatively flat.
DANGARS LAGOON 27 kms south of Armidale. A lagoon
filled with an abundance of birdlife, viewed from a bird hide.
EATING
Armidale has over 50 places for eating - visit the
Armidale Food Guide for your choice of
eating out in a variety of different venues or finding locations to
purchase the food you wish to cook for yourself. |
