Armidale Nature
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Nature holidays in Armidale
Located on the high tablelands of the Great Dividing Range, Armidale is surrounded by rolling hills and national parks, excellent for bushwalking and other outdoor pursuits.
Nature holidays around Armidale
The national parks near Armidale, including World Heritage-listed New England National Park, provide an excellent base for bushwalking, horse riding, mountain biking and other outdoor pursuits.
Nearby Guyra, the highest town in the New England Tablelands, has a freshwater wetland, know as the Mother of Ducks Lagoon, located inside a volcanic crater;it's a great spot for bird watching.
Explore the dramatic gorges and waterfalls of Oxley Wild Rivers National Park, including Wollomombi Falls, the highest waterfall in NSW. You may be lucky enough to see grey kangaroos, wallaroos and brush-tailed rock wallabies.
The giant boulders, sculpted rock and distinctive granite tors of nearby Cathedral Rock National Park make striking subjects for photography;keep an eye out for wedge-tailed eagles above. Other national parks in this spectacular region include Guy Fawkes River National Park and Warrabah National Park.
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Cafe in the Armidale mall
Cafe in Armidale mall. Image Paul Foley
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Ebor Falls
Ebor Falls, Ebor. Image Hamilton Lund
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New England National Park Armidale Area, Country NSW, Armidale
A scenery of World Heritage listed rainforests watered by fast creeks, snow and mist. The park spills over the edge of the Great Escarpment. Point Loo...
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Little Styx River Cabins
Armidale Area, Country NSW, Armidale
The Little Styx River Cabins offer rustic accommodation in the heart of New England's adventure wilderness. Nestled beside the hurrying headwater...
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Cathedral Rock National Park
Armidale Area, Country NSW, Armidale
Cathedral Rock National Park is situated on 10,897 hectares and is located 60 kilometres from Armidale along the Waterfall Way, towards the coast.Acti...
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Moffat Falls Lodge and Cottages
Armidale Area, Country NSW, Armidale
Moffat Falls Lodge and Cottages are situated in picturesque high country of the New England Snowy's and offer luxury accommodation for those who ...
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- Cabins and Cottages, Hotel and Motel,
- from $135 per night
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Cheyenne Wilderness Retreat
Armidale Area, Country NSW, Walcha
Experience Australia's unique outdoor lifestyle on the rustic and serene surroundings of the Cheyenne Wilderness Retreat, a delightful hideaway m...
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- Bed and Breakfasts, Farm Stays
- from $60 per night
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Mount Mutton Lookout
Armidale Area, Country NSW, Uralla
Mount Mutton Lookout is accessed from the Thunderbolt Way about 1.5 kilometres north of Uralla. On the corner turn off down Lookout Road is the Vincen...
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Wollomombi Falls
Armidale Area, Country NSW, Armidale
The Wollomombi Falls are one of the highest falls in Australia. The spectacular single fall from the undulating plateau country around Wollomombi to t...
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Trial Introductory Flight
Armidale, Country NSW
Take the opportunity to pilot a helicopter yourself - Your skilled instructors will provide you with a thorough pre-flight briefing and then get you u...
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- Half Day or less.
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Heli-Fishing and Heli-Adventure Activities
Armidale, Country NSW
Enjoy a 100 per cent hassle free experience where everything is organised for you. Food, fishing licences, and all your camping and fishing gear. Step...
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- Extended, Full Day, Half Day or less, Tailored.
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Geraldine 4WD Recreation Park
Armidale Area, Country NSW, Walcha
Geraldine 4WD Recreation Park opened in January 2010 and is looking for people or groups who are four wheel drive enthusiasts.The four wheel drive Par...
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