Holiday and Travel information for Armidale

Armidale is the largest city in the New England district of New South Wales. It is located about an hours drive north of Tamworth on the New England Highway and about three hours drive inland from Coffs Harbour along one of Australia’s most scenic country roads. Armidale is the agricultural center of the New England district and has also become a hub of higher education with The University of New England which was established in 1938. Armidale also has three private boarding schools and four high schools. Many outlying grazing families send their children to Armidale for their education. Armidale is also steeped in the history of the early development of the country. Historic buildings like churches, homesteads and heritage listed buildings are common and all add to the beautiful country atmosphere.

Surrounding Armidale is some of the countries most beautiful scenery. There are several National Parks in the region and many trout filled rivers. These attributes attract holiday makers from the cities looking to try some fly fishing or bushwalk and abseil in the rocky gorges of the National Parks and relax in the slower lifestyle that the country provides.. The drive out to Dorrigo, towards the coast is quite spectacular and will take you through scenic agricultural regions as well as tall eucalypt forests rich with unique Australian wildlife and plenty of and quaint country towns. During the autumn, Armidale comes alive with the wonderful colours of the fall. The climate is temperate with hot summers and cold winters. The elevation of the New England ranges is sufficient foe occasional snowfalls to occur though insufficient for snow sports.

The wine industry is now making inroads in the district and the region is now achieving some success with its cold climate wines. The climate here helps produce a unique style of wine which can now be enjoyed in many of the regions great restaurants and hotels. Armidale has lots of accommodation. Its location, midway between Sydney and Brisbane means that lots of company representatives travelling between the two will overnight In Armidale. Graziers coming to town and academic visitors add to the list so you may need to book in advance. Most of the accommodation is in hotel and motel style and there is a range of standards. You can fly direct into Armidale via Qantaslink.

If a quiet country holiday appeals to you then come to Armidale and enjoy the fantastic country hospitality.