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The Armidale region boasts spectacular waterfalls, gorges, world-heritage national parks, cool-climate vineyards and a fascinating and diverse cultural heritage.

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The thrill ofhigh country

At around 1000 metres above sea level, Armidale offers visitors a truly evocative and unique experience.

The city of Armidale and the town and villages of Guyra, Wollomombi and Ebor share a rich history and stunning natural environment. Where else can you experience World Heritage wilderness in the morning and indulge in the sophistication of world-class galleries and vineyards in the afternoon?

This is all part of the experience in the Armidale region – there are hundreds of thousands of hectares of national parks and state forests to explore.

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Les Misérables

Jun 30 – Jul 3 2022

TIME: 2.30-5.00pm (Sunday), 7.30-10.30pm (Thursday, Friday, Saturday). Tickets available from Carr’s NewsXpress (170 Beardy Street Mall, phone: 02 6772 3534) or adms.org.au (50₵ booking fee applies).. Les Misérables is an epic musical about passion, destruction, revenge, poverty and hope, all set against the French revolution. It’s a story about redemption and survival with a goosebump-inducing score including some of the most well-known, memorable and loved songs in musical history Director:…

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Jazz, Blues & Alt. Grooves @ the Dog

Jun 30 2022

Mark Howell’s Melu is a power blues trio from Glen Innes featuring Mikey Williams on bass, Steve Merta on drums and Mark Howell on guitar and vocals. The unique fusion trio presents new and old blues songs inspired by greats such as Stevie Ray Vaughan, Jimi Hendrix, and Scott Henderson. Music washes away the dust of everyday life – Art Blakey

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Matt O’Leary @ the Bowlo

Jul 1 2022

Come along for a night of good music.

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Opera New England – Carmen

Jul 3 2022

Come along for the screening of Opera New England’s celebrated productions sung in English. Ticket price includes drink from the bar. All proceeds to the Armidale Playhouse.

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NAIDOC Week

Jul 4 – Jul 8 2022

Flag raising, BBQ, entertainment; Workshops – dancing, art, jewellery, didgeridoo playing; Kid’s Corner – face painting, art and craft. Please come along and enjoy NAIDOC Week.

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ADFAS: Myths that Matter: The influence of Greek myths in the visual arts

Jul 7 2022

Please note change of time Not all myths are created equal. The Greeks and Romans told hundreds of stories about the life and loves of Gods and heroes. Many of these stories have been forgotten. However, a number have captured our imagination and provided inspirations to generations of artists. This lecture examines these influential myths and why they have proven to be so important to artists from Botticelli to Picasso….

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Pub Choir @ Impies

Jul 7 2022

For those of you yet to experience the delight of group singing – in harmony – with your mates – at a pub – here’s the dealio. No experience needed, no commitment required – just you, some mates, some classic tunes and a cheeky bevie or three. Grab a meal if you are peckish and a bevie, pick up a lyric sheet and we will fill you up on solid…

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Les Misérables

Jul 7 – Jul 10 2022

TIME: 2.30-5.00pm (Sunday), 7.30pm (Thursday, Friday, Saturday) – tickets available from Carr’s NewsXpress (170 Beardy Street Mall, phone: 02 6772 3534) or adms.org.au (50₵ booking fee applies).. Les Misérables is an epic musical about passion, destruction, revenge, poverty and hope, all set against the French revolution. It’s a story about redemption and survival with a goosebump-inducing score including some of the most well-known, memorable and loved songs in musical history…

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Georges Junction – A Tranquil 4WD Getaway at the Junction of Georges Creek and the Mighty Macleay River

Happily lose your perspective on the grassy banks of NSW’s Georges Junction: only 4WDers need apply. At the base of the Great Dividing Range, 80 km east of Armidale and 90km west of Kempsey – home to the Akubra and near Nulla Nulla where Slim Dusty was born – lies…

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Walk with Soundtrails

We’re excited to announce that visitors and locals can now experience four new nature Soundtrails in New England High Country’s national parks, adding to the region’s five existing Soundtrails. Delivered through the Soundtrails mobile app, utilising GPS tracking technology, this immersive audio experience triggers stories on location, connecting listeners emotionally…

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Taking the High Road

Over the past year, COVID lockdowns have restricted the way we travel and the way we interact, depriving us of the simple things we often take for granted. Things like catching up with mates or being able to jump in the car and go for a long drive. Now, the…

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Warrabah National Park

If it’s an adventure the whole family can enjoy, look no further than Warrabah National Park. Well known by locals, but relatively unheard of by the general population, Warrabah National Park is a playground for those who love the great outdoors. The 6 hour journey from Sydney may test the…

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Fusspots at Ebor – Explore the Waterfall Way

One of the most spectacular waterfalls along the aptly named Waterfall Way is Ebor Falls, the majestic falls are adjacent to the tiny town of the same name, Ebor. Fusspots at Ebor is a sweet, family-friendly café offering a classic lineup of sandwiches, salads and light meals, plus a kids’…

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New England Regional Art Museum – NERAM

The Howard Hinton Collection at the New England Regional Art Museum is the result of one of the greatest acts of artistic philanthropy and benefaction in Australian history. Between 1928 and 1948 a collection of over 1000 artworks by leading Australian artists were donated to the newly constructed Armidale Teachers’…

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History and Heritage in New England High Country

With a name like New England, it comes as little surprise this cool-climate region was a strong drawcard for early European explorers, who sought to make their livelihood from the fertile high plains. Setting up Camp In 1818, English explorer John Oxley ascended the ranges around the present day Walcha…

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Dunmore Trout Farm

I’ve been fishing for all my life. Growing up in North Queensland with an abundance of estuaries and inshore reefs at my doorstep, it was hard not to develop an interest in casting a line now and then. Added to this, my dad and uncle also didn’t mind drowning a…

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