10 Things to do for over 40s
- Guided Heritage Tour. A leisurely 2½-hour city bus tour with a lively and personal commentary from tour guides. The bus departs 10.00am (excluding Public Holidays) from the Visitor Information Centre
- Natural Wonders, Waterfalls and Gorges. Explore the Oxley Wild Rivers, Cathedral Rock and New England National Parks with an abundance of wildlife and breathtaking scenery. A wide range of walks are available to suit all ages and abilities.
- Spectacular Gorges and Waterfalls. Fly over the gorges and waterfalls with either Fleet Warbirds or Fleet Helicopters.
- Wineries and Breweries. Visit Welder’s Dog and Great Hops craft breweries in Armidale, as well as the local cider company and wineries specializing in cool-climate wines.
- New England Regional Art Museum. NERAM (open 10.00am-4.00pm Tuesday-Sunday) is home to over 3,500 works of art, including the Howard Hinton and Chandler Coventry Collections. In addition, NERAM showcases national exhibitions such as The Archibald Prize.
- Museums. The Armidale Folk Museum, Aboriginal Cultural Centre and Keeping Place, Railway Museum, Printing Museum, Natural History Museum and the Museum of Antiquities house excellent collections of historical interest.
- Saumarez Homestead. A National Trust property (gardens and farm buildings open 10.00am-4.00pm Wednesday, Friday and Sunday; Homestead tours: 2.30 and 3.00pm Sunday only – closed winter months), comprising an imposing house set in extensive English-style gardens and a complex of 12 farm buildings.
- Armidale Golf Club. Grab some friends, hire some clubs and play one of the most scenic regional golf courses in Australia.
- What’s On. Check out our Events Calendar for the latest concerts, live performances, sporting events and much more.
- Self-guided Heritage Walk. Explore the heritage buildings, cathedrals, churches and the city of Armidale.
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