Guidebook for Armidale

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Guidebook for Armidale

Sightseeing

Wollomombi Falls are the second highest falls in Australia, and there are some great short and longer hikes around the Oxley Wild Rivers National park which stretches from Wollomombi to Walcha.
Wollomombi Falls Rd
Wollomombi Falls are the second highest falls in Australia, and there are some great short and longer hikes around the Oxley Wild Rivers National park which stretches from Wollomombi to Walcha.
A great old historic homestead, reflecting the nature of rural life during the late 1800s. A house and farm tour is available, plus there is a café.
Saumarez Homestead - Armidale
230 Saumarez Rd
A great old historic homestead, reflecting the nature of rural life during the late 1800s. A house and farm tour is available, plus there is a café.
One of many wineries in the New England region. Try several of the cool climate wines grown in the area on the district wine tour arranged by this company.
Thunder Ridge Wines
1292 Castledoyle Rd
One of many wineries in the New England region. Try several of the cool climate wines grown in the area on the district wine tour arranged by this company.

Food Scene

Great coffee, snacks and lunches to keep you going as you explore the nearby National Parks or fish in the gorgeous Guy Fawkes river at Ebor.
Fusspots at Ebor
33 Ebor St
Great coffee, snacks and lunches to keep you going as you explore the nearby National Parks or fish in the gorgeous Guy Fawkes river at Ebor.
Located 30 km from the Farmstay, Wongwibinda Café is open for lunch and dinner (bookings essential). It is a great way to meet some locals, and dine out in the bush at the old Wongwibinda post office.
Wongwibinda
Located 30 km from the Farmstay, Wongwibinda Café is open for lunch and dinner (bookings essential). It is a great way to meet some locals, and dine out in the bush at the old Wongwibinda post office.

Everything Else

Want to catch a trout? The beautiful Guy Fawkes river near Ebor has some wonderful fishing holes, mountain scenery and waterfalls. Remember that trout season is closed from early June to October.
Guy Fawkes River Nature Reserve
Want to catch a trout? The beautiful Guy Fawkes river near Ebor has some wonderful fishing holes, mountain scenery and waterfalls. Remember that trout season is closed from early June to October.
Great views of the local area from the summits of Woolpack Rocks and Cathedral Rock itself. Granite boulder formations are very photogenic in late afternoon, and several rare birds may be spotted.
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Cathedral Rock National Park
Round Mountain Road
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Great views of the local area from the summits of Woolpack Rocks and Cathedral Rock itself. Granite boulder formations are very photogenic in late afternoon, and several rare birds may be spotted.

Arts & Culture

A great exhibit of rural life in the old days, only half an hour drive from the Farmstay. Hillgrove itself is a quaint, historical little mining town that is fun to explore on its own.
Hillgrove Rural Life & Industry Museum
Scouler Street
A great exhibit of rural life in the old days, only half an hour drive from the Farmstay. Hillgrove itself is a quaint, historical little mining town that is fun to explore on its own.
Houses an extensive array of photography, sculptures and paintings, plus it has a beautiful little café.
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New England Regional Art Museum
106-114 Kentucky St
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Houses an extensive array of photography, sculptures and paintings, plus it has a beautiful little café.