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About Armidale

Armidale is a small city (population 21 300) in the New England region of the Australian state of New South Wales. The picturesque city is noted for its colonial-era architecture, centres of learning and culture and the nearby wilderness and gorge country.

Armidale is definitely a place of four seasons. The winters are quite cold, with overnight snow falling occasionally in August. The old English-style gardens in the area blossom in Spring, as the firs, willows and oaks in town. In autumn, the town celebrates the changing colours of the trees with an Autumn Festival, which includes a street parade down the main boulevards.

Travel & Tours in Armidale

Adventure Travel represents over 1,000 hostels, hotels, tour companies & attractions across australia that we can book for you often at a discouted rate. At Adventure Travel we also operate a number of our own tours.

Currency used in Armidale

In Armidale the standard currency used is the Australia Dollar. The Australia dollar comes in denominations of 5c ,10c ,20c ,50c ,$1 & 2$ coins, and $5, $10, $20, $50 & $100 notes. Most bars, restaurants, backpacker hostels, shops and Adventure Tour desks in Armidale all take credit card, eftpos and cash. There is several cash machines in Armidale all which dispense the Australia Dollar currency. To check the Australian dollar exchange rate against a foreign currency then click here.

Backpacker Hostel Accommodation & Hotels in Armidale

In Armidale there is a number of Backpacker Hostels and Hotels where we can pre - book your accommodation. If you are looking for a budget hostel bed the click here or if you are looking for more luxurious accommodation then click here.

Discounted Travel Insurance

Adventure Travel ffers a range of Backpacker Insurance policies at heavily discounted rates. We understand that you are on a budget and prefer to save your money to backpack around the world.

Security in Armidale

Armidale in Australia is a very safe place to travel with 1,000's of visitors touring through Armidale every year. This is a popular destination for sailing enthusiasts, sunlovers, families and backpackers. To check any foreign office information on Australia you can click here.

Weather in Armidale

The weather in Armidale is seasonal with 4 distinctive seasons. To get more information on the weather in Armidale, Australia, then click here.

Travel to Armidale

By car - Armidale is located on the New England Highway: 465 km from Brisbane and 530 km from Sydney.
Armidale is also located at the start of the Waterfall Way to Raleigh, near Coffs Harbour on the coast. This scenic route passes through the gorge country as the tablelands drop to the coastal plains. Located along the way are several World Heritage-listed national parks, encompassing the waterfalls that give the way its name.
By air - you can fly into Armidale from either Sydney or Brisbane
By rail - Train services regularly pass via Armidale.

Things to see in Armidale

The historic centre of Armidale is small enough to be easily covered on foot.
Stroll in Armidale's many parks and gardens.
Visit the area's historic churches.
Visit the New England Regional Art Museum, home to the Howard Hinton collection.
Catch a movie at the Belgrave twin cinemas.
Feed the deer and kangaroos at the enclosure at the University.



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