Sweeping landscapes with bright starry night skies where the climate is perfect for a relaxed, outdoor way of life with fertile black soil plains of the north west with cool climate winters, colourful autumn leaves a vibrant blend of agriculture, industry, heritage buildings and large wide open spaces of farmland contrast with the World Heritage-listed wilderness areas.
Indulge in the artesian spas at Moree, fossick for sapphires in Inverell, discover the historic townships of Armidale and Glen Innes or weave through the rich Narrabri farmland on your way to any number of awe-inspiring national parks.
Visit waterfalls and rivers bursting from rejuvenating winter rains, a range of great local events celebrating the arrival of summer and a selection of great accommodation packages offering a variety of unique country experiences.
Must Do
- Fossicking is easy, cheap, and a fun activity for the whole family.
- Go on a fishing safari for trout, perch and cod.
- Visit the famous Tenterfield Saddlers shop that inspired Peter Allen’s song of the same name.
- Sample some traditional mead at Dutton’s Meadery in Manilla.
- Explore Bald Rock National Park and its granite monolith exhibit, the largest in Australia.
- Soak up the scenery at the Armidale Lookout with views of the city and further afield.
- Saddle up for a real outback adventure visiting quaint watering holes to get that real Aussie Outback experience.
- Enjoy spectacular scenery, a picnic or a walk along the gorge rim trails of Waterfall Way.
- Take a scenic helicopter flight above the rugged and spectacular gorge country east of Armidale.
- Enjoy a pleasant round of golf at the beautiful Armidale Golf Course.
- Visit Dangar Homestead (now Petersons Winery) just outside Armidale.
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