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Armidale Events

Click to view the Summer 2024/25 events calendar! (PDF 1MB), or view the list below.

No matter what time of year you visit, chances are there will be an event or festival in or around Armidale.

Events not to be missed include the Autumn Festival, Big Chill Festival, The Bach Festival, The New England Garden Festival, Armidale International Film Festival and Guyra Lamb and Potato Festival. Other great annual events include New England Sings, The Armidale Cup, Guyra Trout Festival, Armidale Youth Orchestra Garden Party, Vintage Truck, Machinery and Heavy Horse Show and the NEGS Equestrian events. The calendar is full with premier sport events including the TAS Rugby Carnivals, Tour de Rocks and the 12hr Mountain Bike Enduro.

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Armidale Birdwatchers

Blue Hole, Gara Gorge Off Castledoyle Road, ARMIDALE, NSW, Australia

8.00am departure from Visitor Information Centre, 82 Marsh Street. Bring food (morning tea and lunch), water, binoculars, sunscreen and hat, and wear stout shoes, bring a picnic chair as many bush spots do not have facilities. The scheduled visit may be changed or cancelled if conditions on the day are likely to affect the excursion. Visitors are welcome - contact Dr Steve Debus (sdebus@une.edu.au) to register interest.

Free

National Science Week: Walk @ Gara Gorge

Blue Hole, Gara Gorge Off Castledoyle Road, ARMIDALE, NSW, Australia

Coach travel will be provided from Armidale Visitor Information Centre (please arrive prior to departure time). Walk Blue Hole Threlfall Track Loop A ranger, a botanist and an ecologist wander in the New England . . . . . . . and you’re invited join them. For National Science Week 2024, UNE Discovery, in partnership with the local National Parks & Wildlife Services (NPWS) team and UNE academics, have arranged two visitor walks in the New England area to observe, […]

$5

Northern Tablelands Orienteering Club Bush Event

Blue Hole, Gara Gorge Off Castledoyle Road, ARMIDALE, NSW, Australia

Follow Grafton Road (Waterfall Way) to just after 80km sign, turn right. Follow for 12.5km to junction with Blue Hole Road. Continue on Blue Hole Road (gravel) for approximately 2 km to National Park Entrance. Follow O signs to assembly area. Course closes 2.00pm. For more information, phone Felix Brukhard prior to the day on 0412 389 173 or email felix@xyon.com.au. Newcomers of any age and ability can join in at their own pace, individually or in small groups. Dress […]