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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

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Full Moon Labyrinth Walk

Dec 31 2025

Come to the grass labyrinth in Civic Park, across the road from the Servies’ car park in Dangar Street. We walk when the moon is full, every month about half an hour before dusk. The aim is to keep in touch with nature’s cycles, and reflect on our own activity during each month, as well as imagine possibilities for the coming month. It’s a form of walking meditation, and we…

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Peter Raymond @ the Bowlo

Dec 31 2025

Come along for a great night of good company and foot tapping music.

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No Lights No Lycra

Jan 1 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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No Lights No Lycra

Jan 8 2026

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Backgammon @ Boobooks

Jan 10 2026

The local Backgammon group meet at Boobooks for a relaxing morning, drinking coffee, eating cake and playing Backgammon. Great for beginners or those who want to revisit playing as there is always someone there to help.

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