What do to in Armidale?

Armidale is surrounded by four national parks, all within a 1-2 hour drive from Armidale and well worth a visit. There's loads to do in the region, find out more and follow this link to download tourist drive brochures, and other info about New England High Country. 

Where to stay?

Aaccommodation options can be found on the Armidale tourism website.

Where to eat & drink?

Gold Fish Bowl Bakery & Café

If it’s a good coffee, a decent sourdough bread or an awesome breakfast you’re after, head over to the Gold Fish Bowl, an Armidale stand-out on the café scene. Fridays are also pretty special at the Gold Fish Bowl - it’s wood-fired pizza day and they are definitely not to be missed! Shop 3/160 Rusden Street (Cnr Jessie Street) in Armidale. Open from 7am-3pm Monday-Thursday, 7am-3pm & 5:30pm-8:30pm Fridays, and 7am-1pm Saturdays, and 7am-12noon on Sundays. For more info phone 02 6771 5533

Great Hops Brewing Co 

It wouldn’t be a proper trail run if we didn’t have a connection to a brewery, right?  Armidale’s very own Great Hops Brewing Co makes some of the most amazing, flavoursome beers in the state. Owner, Sam, isn’t trying to reinvent the wheel, but he does make good beer great, with a focus on taking classic styles from around the world and putting a very unique Australian spin on them. Call out and see Sam and the team at 33 Old Inverell Road.  They’re open Friday 4:30-8pm, Saturday 12:30-5:30pm and Sunday 12:30-4:30pm. Bar food available.