Armidale Bucket List: 8 Best Places to Visit in Armidale, Australia

Armidale is located halfway between Sydney and Brisbane, so its easy accessibility makes it a prime spot for fun family weekend getaways or quick outdoor adventures. Known as the highest-altitude city in the whole country, there are plenty of opportunities for exploration and discovery. On the other hand, it is also a picturesque town with an interesting history and many fascinating displays of architecture. Here are 8 things to do when you visit Armidale!

Cruise through Waterfall Way

This 185-kilometer road runs through some of the most amazing and majestic scenery you’ll ever see. You may spend at least two hours simply driving along its entirety, but this road could also lead you to any of the 7 national parks that dot the area.

Take a tour at the Saumarez Homestead.

This 10-hectare plot is a heritage-listed homestead now owned and operated by the National Trust.

You can go on a guided tour to see the beautiful and historic main house still fitted with the original furnishings, then wander through the grounds. It’s a rare glimpse into rural life in the late 1800s and is definitely worth checking out!

Snap some photos at Ebor Falls

Found in the Guy Fawkes National Park, which is accessible by Waterfall Way, you can’t miss the opportunity to see this incredible four-tier waterfall.

There are lookout spots for visitors to take the best photos of the falls and the surrounding wooded gorge.

Stop at Cathedral Rock National Park

Also reachable via Waterfall Way, this National Park is home to Round Mountain, the highest peak in the entire region, which stands at an impressive 1586m.

However, what stands out to people the most are the huge piles of boulders like the Woolpack Rock and Cathedral Rock that are quite a sight to behold.

Visit the New England Regional Art Museum

After a day of expeditions in the countryside, slow down in the second largest art collection in the region. This museum boasts of over 5000 works of Australian art, a few of which date back to the late 1800s to the present.

Made up of six galleries, you’ll need some time to appreciate every piece.

Go on a Heritage Walk

For those interested in the city’s history, Armidale offers both guided and self-guided tours that take you all over town while introducing you to the heritage houses that can be found everywhere.

The tour includes tours to the Booloominbah mansion, the Town Hall, the Post Office, and the Railway Museum.

See the Saints Mary and Joseph Catholic Cathedral

Just like the natural attractions of Armidale, this stunning cathedral is a sight you can’t miss. Completed in 1912, the facade is highly admirable, but the stained glass windows that can be appreciated from the inside are the key to the experience of seeing this cathedral.

Check out Wollomombi Falls

One other must-see when you’re already along Waterfall Way is the Wollomombi River in Oxley Wild Rivers National Park. This river quickly turns into the impressive Wollomombi Falls as the river water descends over 200 meters down before reaching the rocks below.

It’s best to view this waterfall after it rained to see its beautiful cascading waters!

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