Armidale a place to enjoy sophistication in bush surroundings

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Gone
are the days Armidale was only popular as a university township. Today
Armidale is a cosmopolitan city which resonate some sophistication with
its classy cafes, shops, restaurants, galleries and museums. Holidays in
Armidale offer you a mix of activities. Tourists planning to visit here
can book one of the accommodation in Armidale such as a motel in Armidale,
a caravan park in Armidale or a hotel for the duration of the vacation.
Armidale is a place to enjoy sophistication and urban lifestyle in a
bush surroundings.




Let us look at things to do and see when holidaying in Armidale.

• Check out the galleries to see some of the Australian paintings between 1850 and 1950.
• Relax in one of the scenic national parks.
• Visit one of the wool producing properties located just outside the city limits.
• Spend time in the city admiring the cathedrals, churches and school buildings from the Victorian era.
• Admire the Victorian architecture and buildings classified by the National Trust when you visit
  
  • The Court House
  • Post Offices
  • Railway Stations
  • Town Hall
  • Land Offices
  • Armidale Folk Museum
  • St Peters Anglican Cathedral

• Enjoy a visit to Saumarez Homestead a National Trust property in the 19^th to 20^th century occupied by a grazing family in the area.
• Visit the famous University of New England established in 1938.
• If you feel like visiting the cinema, there is The Belgrave twin cinema.
• Head to the tourist information centre to fetch information on
  cultural activities taking place in the area. There is something
  happening always such as concerts, jazz, plays and lectures for you to
  enjoy.
• Browse through The New England Regional Art Museum where you can
  enjoy the $20 million Hinton Collection plus an amazing collection of
  contemporary art.
• Enjoy a meal in one of the restaurants or in one of the excellent
  coffee houses. Being a cosmopolitan city, you will be able to taste an
  amazing variety of international cuisine.
• Make sure you are there on the fourth Sunday of the month to visit
  the Armidale markets renowned for offering great variety and quality
  goods.
• If you love the outdoors there is the opportunity to experience
  fishing, fly fishing, abseiling, boating, rafting, fossicking, horse
  riding, trekking as well as experience a sight seeing tour.
• Enjoy the city precinct on a cycle or on a leisurely walk. If
  cycling and walking are not your kind of thing, take a leisurely drive
  around the Armidale city or in the surrounding countryside.
• Those
  who love nature should explore the spectacular national parks as well
  as enjoy the following attractions which are only a short drive from
  Armidale city;
  
  • Dangar’s Fall
  • The Blue Hole
  • Gara Gorge
  • Oxley Wild Rivers National Park
  • New England National Park
  • Cathedral Rock

• Plan your visit in time for these events;
  
  • Poetry and Music Festival in mid January.
  • Early March for the Armidale and New England show.
  • Mid to late March for the Armidale Autumn Festival.
  • New England Wool Expo during late April to early May.
  • Early May in time for the Saumarez Homestead May Fair.
  • September for the North West Regional Fashion and Design Awards.

Have we now convinced you to holiday in Armidale? Great accommodation
are plenty too. Book a suitable motel in Armidale, one of the hotels in
Armidale or a caravan park in Armidale for your stay. You could also book accommodation in the region online via this link. Make sure you select NSW as the state and New England North West as the region when searching.




Images are courtesy of armidaletourism.com.au