ExperienceArmidale

Experience World Heritage wilderness and adventure in the morning and indulge in the sophistication of world-class galleries and vineyards in the afternoon. In Armidale, there’s something for everybody.

Spectacular waterfalls, gorges, world-heritage national parks, cool-climate vineyards and a fascinating and diverse cultural heritage. Canyoning, mountain biking, birdwatching, trout fishing and other outdoor adventures take on an exciting new dimension up high. And you’ll be delighted all over again when you come inside to discover our galleries, museums, fine food and wine.

Imagine a place where the geology and biodiversity is unique, where you can climb giant rock formations, stroll through rainforests, encounter rare wildlife, watch powerful waterfalls, camp in the wilderness, paddle wild rivers, and find endless breathtaking views. This is all part of the Armidale experience – there are hundreds of thousands of hectares of national parks and state forests to explore.


Naturalwonders

New England’s national parks boast an extensive gorge wilderness with over 500 kilometres of wild and scenic rivers. Discover a unique natural playground with magnificent waterfalls, rainforests and exotic flora and fauna.

Food andwine

The Armidale region boasts some of the best cool climate wines, artisan beers & ciders, boutique spirits and delicious fresh food; all made or grown locally with passion.

Discover a culturalexperience

From renowned collections of antiquities and Australian art to writers’ workshops, cutting-edge theatre and stellar music programs, culture and the arts are ubiquitous in the city of Armidale.

History andheritage

Explore the Armidale region at a leisurely pace and discover inspiring stories of the earliest Aboriginal inhabitants, European explorers, Chinese gold diggers, bushrangers, eminent scholars and generations of pastoralists.

The thrill ofadventure

Sport is an integral part of life in Armidale. From rugby matches, mountain biking and all sorts of competitive and adventurous pursuits to leisurely games of golf and tennis, there’s something for everyone.


What’s on inArmidale?

Exhibition @ Historical Society

Feb 13 2025

How Did We Manage Without Our Gadgets? This exhibition will give you an appreciation of the conveniences we now have to make housework easier! It will also give an appreciation of how hard our great grand mothers worked coping with the ‘copper’ in the wash house to boil sheets and towels or the fuel stove in the kitchen to produce meals several times a day in an overheated kitchen! Bring…

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ArtsNational Lecture: “Art Deco in Sydney – A persistent presence”

Feb 13 2025

Art Deco in Sydney – A persistent presence (Claudia Chan) Claudia Chan Shaw, well known Australian designer and presenter will provide an exploration of Art Deco Sydney, a visual culture defined not only through architecture, but also through graphic and interior design, the decorative arts and photography.

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Exhibition @ Historical Society

Feb 14 2025

How Did We Manage Without Our Gadgets? This exhibition will give you an appreciation of the conveniences we now have to make housework easier! It will also give an appreciation of how hard our great grand mothers worked coping with the ‘copper’ in the wash house to boil sheets and towels or the fuel stove in the kitchen to produce meals several times a day in an overheated kitchen! Bring…

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Grand Opening of Museum of Antiquities

Feb 14 2025

What better way to celebrate Valentine’s Day than to join the UNE Museum of Antiquities as it opens its doors for the first time since 2020! Enjoy free parking on campus.  Bring your Valentine and explore Australia’s first regional museum of antiquities. Having undergone major refurbishment over the last four years, the museum now showcases hundreds of never-before-seen objects. Come to the opening and check out the classical antiquities collections, like…

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Valentine’s Dinner @ Manny’s

Feb 14 2025

Celebrate love with an exquisite five-course set menu and drinks specials. Book now to go into draw to win A Date Night valued at $250. Menu: Starter – Oysters 3 Ways (natural, mango chilly & balsamic strawberry oysters served on a bed of rock salt); Entrée – Octopus Salad (pickled & grilled octopus salad served with julienne vegetables & pomegranate molasses); Primi – Lobster & Prawn Spaghetti (spaghetti served with sous vide prawn…

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