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.

Nature

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.

Taste

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.

Culture

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.

History

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.

Adventure

Armidale Amblers

Feb 18 2026

Do you like to walk for exercise? Armidale Amblers is a group of friendly people who walk together for fitness and companionship. There is no committee and no membership fee. There are slow, medium, and faster walkers who walk varying distances.  All ages are welcome. Just come along. Just turn up to see who is there. A list of walks is available with approximate distances. Some of the walkers have…

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Central West Comedy @ Welder’s Dog Brewery

Feb 18 2026

One night only – Lehmo and Lloyd Langford Lehmo is one of Australia’s most experienced and well-travelled comedians. Lehmo’s live work has seen him headline at comedy clubs for well over 15 years and work all corners of the globe – USA, UK, Ireland, South Africa, Singapore, Malaysia, Hong Kong and Thailand. Lehmo can be heard on ABC Radio’s Grandstand on weekends, and on the Triple M network across the…

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Bush Dance – O’Week

Feb 18 2026

Come along for a fun evening filled with dancing and socializing! No experience is required as dances are taught on the night. Light refreshments will be provided.

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All You Can Eat Pizza & Games @ Welder’s Dog Brewery

Feb 19 2026

Kids pay their age. Booking essential. A fun night for all ages – test your skills with a variety of games.

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ArtsNational Lecture: “The Many Faces of Margaret Olley:…”

Feb 19 2026

The Many Faces of Margaret Olley: Artist, Sitter and Patron – Anne Harbens (Australia) Margaret Olley was the subject of William Dobell’s Archibald winning portrait in 1948 and again in 2011 for Ben Quilty. The studio from her Paddington home is now re-created at the Tweed Regional Gallery in Murwillumbah. Anne Arbens’ early career was in biotechnology and business. She is now pursuing a PhD through a Dutch university. Anne…

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Sports Night – O’Week

Feb 19 2026

Please come along for social games of dodgeball, futsal, basketball and volleyball.

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No Lights No Lycra

Feb 19 2026

There is no light, no lycra, no teacher, no steps to learn, no technique, just free movement. NLNL is a space where you can completely let go, shake out the stresses of the week, and lose yourself in the music and the physicality of your body. NLNL is a daggy, unpretentious place to completely be yourself. No Lights No Lycra is a dance community that was started in Melbourne in…

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Pub Cinema: In the Shadow of the Gallows

Feb 19 2026

Pub Cinemas invites to you view this original Australian production. In 1873 a frail figure was walked to the gallows at the Adelaide Gaol. She had been convicted of murdering her husband, and there would be no reprise. The hanging of Elizabeth Woolcock has gone on in Australian true crime history as one of the most contested cases to result in capital punishment. In the Shadow of the Gallows is…

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