Armidale

Understand

Armidale is a place of four seasons. The winters are very cold, with snow sometimes falling in the winter months and overnight temperatures below freezing. The old English-style gardens in the area blossom in spring, as the firs, willows and oaks in town and in the University of New England grounds sprout new leaves. In autumn, the town celebrates the changing colours of the trees with an Autumn Festival, which includes a street parade down the main boulevards. But it is summer that is arguably the best time to visit Armidale. Due to its altitude, the town is rarely humid, and even days where the temperature reaches 35°C are tolerable.

Get around

The historic centre of Armidale is small enough to be easily covered on foot. However, some attractions (the University and the New England Regional Art Museum) are on the outskirts of town, making access difficult for the less-mobile traveller.

A bus service (Edwards) does run frequently between the town centre and the University, but the best way to explore the town and surrounding countryside is by car. Car hire is available on arrival at the airport. Taxi services are also widely available.

Getting between the town and the university is an easy cycle, with bicycle lanes on the roads and quiet traffic.

See

Visit the area's historic churches around Central Park, including the magnificent Saints Mary & Joseph Catholic Cathedral, impressive St Peter’s Anglican Cathedral, and somewhat smaller St Paul’s Presbyterian Church. City views from Drummond Apex Lookout

Do

Stroll in Armidale's many parks and gardens. Swim at the heated outdoor pool on Dumaresq Street from October to March. Work out at the excellent sporting facilities at the University of New England. Join the free daily heritage bus tour at 10AM from the Visitors Centre Catch a movie at the Belgrave twin cinemas *Feed the deer and kangaroos at the enclosure at the University. Armidale Self-Guided Heritage Walk. A joint project between Council and the Armidale District Historical Society, the tour provides fascinating insight into some of the city’s key historic sites dating all the way back to the 1860s. Details on the [https://www.armidaleregional.nsw.gov.au/news/news-2021/tourism-the-key-to-rebuilding-region-s-economy Armidale Regional Council website.

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