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Armidale Tourism |
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| Armidale Tourism |
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| LOCATION –Set in the heart of the New England Tablelands. Ideally located midway between, Sydney and Brisbane on the New England Highway, and two and a half hours from the Coast along the scenic touring route Waterfall Way. CLIMATE – At 980metres above sea level, the air is very clear and clean. Temperatures range from 0–10 in winter, 10-30 in the summer months. These conditions make it a wonderful climate for the most beautiful spring gardens, and spectacular autumn colors line the city’s streets around March and April. AREA - Armidale Dumaresq Council covers 4,235 square kilometres. Passive recreation area in the city covers 35 hectares, Population of 24,000 |
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| ohn Oxley was the first European to cross the area in 1818. Commissioner MacDonald named the town Armidale after the MacDonald family seat on the Isle of Skye in Scotland. Prior to white settlement, the Anaiwan Aboriginal people occupied the Armidale district. Enjoy the history of the Anaiwan tribe by visiting the Aboriginal Cultural Centre located next to the New England Regional Art Museum in Kentucky Street. Armidale was gazetted a town in 1849. During the late 1800s the opening of the railway and the discovery of gold at Hillgrove saw many of Armidale fine churches, cathedrals, hotels and private homes established. The New England Regional Art Museum houses some of Australia’s finest art collections, those of Howard Hinton and Chandler Coventry. It is open 6 days. (Tuesday - Sunday) Enjoy the beauty and history of Armidale by guided Heritage Bus Tour, departing the Visitor Information Centre daily at 10.00am until 12.30pm. Bookings are essential. Call 1800 627 736 or click here. | |
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| Armidale Visitor Information Centre 82 Marsh Street Tel: 02 6772 4655 | |
| Armidale Tourism | |
| Oct 28, 2009 | |
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