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Lookout over Apsley Gorge, Oxley Wild Rivers National Park

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Ebor Falls

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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.

  • Cafe in the Armidale mall

    Cafe in the Armidale mall
    Cafe in Armidale mall. Image Paul Foley

  • Ebor Falls

    Ebor Falls
    Ebor Falls, Ebor. Image Hamilton Lund

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  • Wollomombi Falls 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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  • Marengo Chalet Marengo Chalet Armidale Area, Country NSW, Armidale

    Marengo Chalet is a luxurious Austrian-style log chalet situated 3,700 feet above sea-level, just off the Grafton-Armidale road near Ebor.The Chalet i...

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  • Dangar's Lagoon Dangars Lagoon and Racecourse Lagoon Armidale Area, Country NSW, Uralla

    Dangars Lagoon is situated approximately four kilometres south of Uralla along Thunderbolt's Way. During wet seasons, large numbers of water birds can...

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  • New England National Park New England National Park Armidale Area, Country NSW, Armidale

    A scenery of World Heritage listed rainforests watered by fast creeks, snow and mist. The New England National Park spills over the edge of the Great ...

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  • Milani Trout Cottages Milani Trout Cottages Armidale Area, Country NSW, Guyra

    Milani Trout Cottages are secluded creek side self-contained cabins for trout fishing, bush walking and bird watching. Each cabin sleeps five. Enjoy e...

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  • Alma Park Alma Park Armidale Area, Country NSW, Uralla

    Established during the 1880s, Alma Park received its name in 1893 when local school children assembled to plant one hundred trees within its grounds. ...

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  • Garden Armidale Boutique Accommodation - The Elms Armidale Area, Country NSW, Armidale

    Hidden behind a tall and unassuming garden fence is "The Elms" - a private and quiet little cottage. The cottage is elegantly appointed and fully se...

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    Self Contained
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  • Gardens Kentucky Roses Armidale Area, Country NSW, Uralla

    Kentucky Roses, Rose garden and cafe, is the perfect place to enjoy 'High Tea' in the country. Relax and enjoy delicious coffee and homemade morning a...

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  • Glenhope Alpacas - Self-contained Bed and Breakfast Glenhope Alpacas Bed and Breakfast Armidale Area, Country NSW, Armidale

    Self-contained luxury farmstay accommodation in Armidale, northern NSW.Visit Glenhope for a truly memorable country experience. Simply relax in your p...

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  • Cathedral Rock National Park 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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