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ExperienceArmidale

The Armidale region boasts spectacular waterfalls, gorges, world-heritage national parks, cool-climate vineyards and a fascinating and diverse cultural heritage.

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There's plenty happening all year round in Armidale.

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The thrill ofhigh country

At around 1000 metres above sea level, Armidale offers visitors a truly evocative and unique experience.

The city of Armidale and the town and villages of Guyra, Wollomombi and Ebor share a rich history and stunning natural environment. Where else can you experience World Heritage wilderness in the morning and indulge in the sophistication of world-class galleries and vineyards in the afternoon?

This is all part of the experience in the Armidale region – there are hundreds of thousands of hectares of national parks and state forests to explore.

What’s on inArmidale?

Community Field Day @ Blackbird Flat

Mar 20 2024

Learn more about The Unbreakable Farmer. The Lower Creek community and surrounding Macleay Valley communities are invited to a community field day recovery event. Guest speaker: Warren Davies, The Unbreakable Farmer, Backtrack will have a Paws Up dog jump demonstration; barbecue by Rapid Relieve Catering; information and resources from Armidale Regional Council Community Recovery Program, Kempsey Council Weeds Officer, Local Land Services, New England Weeds Authority, NSW Health, RAMPH, Healthwise, rural Support NEFS…

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Rusty Singers Sing-along

Mar 20 2024

The New England Regional Art Museum is celebrating the Seniors Festival (funded by NSW Government). Rediscover the joy that singing can bring with this incredible seniors choir, the Rusty Singers. Enjoy a seated performance and bop along to a range of songs, from show tunes to jazz, this group will inspire you to join in by the end (which you will be encouraged to do!).

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Art and Wellness Workshop with Paula Jenkins

Mar 20 2024

The New England Regional Art Museum is celebrating the Seniors Festival (funded by NSW Government). Join local artist Paula Jenkins for an art therapy session with focus on visual expression and its link to your inner self. This will be a light-hearted and enjoyable gathering of artmaking where no artistic experience is required. Paula will facilitate a 1.5-hour workshop where participants will be guided through three creative activities involving clay…

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Baggy Blues Dinner

Mar 20 2024

Come along and enjoy the fun and meet the Baggy Blues including Phil Emery, Baxter Holt, Gavin Robertson, Steve, Rixon, Charlotte Anneveld, Peter Neville, Matt Nicholson and Jason Krejza! The Baggy Blues are the alumni of retired and current male and female cricketers who have represented NSW! The Baggy Blues dinner is being held in conjunction with the Armidale Cricket Association and is proudly supported by the Armidale Ex Services…

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Remembering with Art

Mar 21 2024

Remembering with Art Discussion and Art Making The New England Regional Art Museum is celebrating the Seniors Festival (funded by NSW Government). Based on the National Gallery of Australia’s Art and Dementia program, we invite those experiencing dementia, their carers or anyone impacted by this disease to come along to a relaxed and light-hearted session of looking at and talking about art, followed by an artmaking exercise. This is a…

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Ray White Epic Horse Sale & Campdraft

Mar 21 2024

An epic program of campdrafting with the Open, Infinity and Epic campdrafts as well as the inaugural Stallion draft. Thursday, 21 March – 2.00pm – Round 1 Open Campdraft (Draw 1-125); Round 1 Epic Campdraft; Round 1 Stallion Campdraft Friday, 22 March – 7.00am – Sale Horse Classifications – Exhibition Centre; Round 1 Open Campdraft (completion); Round 1 Infinity Campdraft; Round 2 Epic Campdraft; Round 2 Stallion Campdraft; Pre-works @…

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Silver Swans Ballet with Jo Knight

Mar 21 2024

The New England Regional Art Museum is celebrating the Seniors Festival (funded by NSW Government). Silver Swans classes have been specifically designed for the over-55s, but whatever your age, if you are looking for a new way to keep fit and active, our ballet classes will put a spring in your step. Whether you’ve never danced before or want to get back into the swing of it, our classes have something…

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Arnold Aelskar @ Welders Dog Bar

Mar 21 2024

Zone out to the lost sounds of a familiar face. Delve too the ethereal edge of dream pop and come on a journey right through to the soft shoreline of Americano country classics. Be perplexed by the unclear contradictions of Arnold Aelskar.

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10 Things to do for over 40s

Guided Heritage Tour. A leisurely 2½-hour city bus tour with a lively and personal commentary from tour guides. The bus departs 10.00am Monday to Saturday (excluding Public Holidays) from the Visitor Information Centre Natural Wonders, Waterfalls and Gorges. Explore the Oxley Wild Rivers, Cathedral Rock and New England National Parks…

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Situated within a day’s drive or short flight from Sydney and Brisbane, getting to Armidale is easier than you may think.


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