This episode takes you to the must-see tourist attractions around Armidale
University of New EnglandUniversity of New England
The predecessor of the University of New England was the University College of New England, established in 1938. The college was affiliated with the University of Sydney. It became completely independent in 1954 and became today's University of New England. The University of New England, with a history dating back to the 1920s, is the first university in Australia to be established outside a regional capital. As one of the most prestigious teaching, training and research universities in Australia, the University of New England has an excellent reputation. Students who graduate from the school consistently rate it highly for its high quality educational standards, excellent learning and leisure facilities, support services and a conducive learning environment. Currently, the school has 18,000 students, more than 500 international students, and 500 postdoctoral workstations. The campus environment is beautiful. UNE Heritage Centre is the central area of the campus and the photo spot of the university main building.
A must see in the Armidale area Waterfall Way B78
It is a tourist route from the inland to Coffs Harbour on the coast, with plenty of walks, picnic areas, viewing platforms and camping areas along the way. There are also truly amazing waterfalls and canyons.
These include: Ebor Falls, Dangar Falls, Hillgrove Ghost Town Old gold mining ghost town.
The second highest waterfall in Australia (220m high) Wollomombi Falls & Gorge, Dutton Trout Hatchery Rainbow Trout Breeding Ground, World Natural and Cultural Heritage Dorrigo Rainforest Centre and Sky Walk Skywalk Observation Deck.
New England Museum of Art New England Regional Art Museum
This is one of the stops on the local government's free urban heritage tour which departs from the Armidale Visitor Centre. The station also allows you to visit the Aboriginal Cultural Centre next door.
Petersons Armidale Winery
Peterson Wines specialises in cool climate wines from Armidale vineyards and showcases Peterson family wines. They have wineries in Hunter and Mudgee. Lunch is also served daily from 10am to 4pm.
Australian roadside signs:
bigBig Lamb
Big Lamb is located in Guyra, 37km from Armidale. It was built in 1988 to promote the potato and lamb industries that the area is famous for. In the statue, if you look closely, you'll see that the lamb is not just unfinished, but is standing on a potato plant, protecting it from harm. Since the large lamb statue was erected, the town of Guyra has held a lamb and potato festival every year. Guyra is a small town of just 2,000 people that is packed with tourists during the week-long celebrations each year. Every January, the festival, which evolved from a small, volunteer-led event, hosts all manner of entertainment, from live music to outdoor movie screenings; a vintage car show; a World War II vehicle display; vendors from all over; food vendors; an antique machinery rally; and more. The majority of funds raised during the festival go to local community organizations.
bigSoldiers like Big Soldier
The Big Soldier Statue is located outside the Hassett's War Museum in the town of Uralla, 25 kilometers from Armidale. It is 4 meters high and was built in 1979 by Hugh Anderson (who also built the Big Gold Rush Statue in Bathurst and the Big Bull in Rockhampton). The Big Soldier Statue was built to commemorate the Australian soldiers who died in the Middle East War and the Pacific War at the end of World War II. The historic town of Uralla is located midway between the New England Highlands, Sydney and Brisbane. The discovery of gold on the nearby Rocky River in 1852 attracted settlers, and the town was finally established in 1855. Admire the town's historic buildings, which date back to the 1860s, when local roads were under the control of Captain Thunderbolt. Browse antique shops, art galleries and bookstores. Visit a nostalgic lolly shop and the award-winning McCrossin's Mill Museum. Gostwyck Church Uralla Maple Leaf Church, visitors can also try their luck in the nearby gold mining reserve. …
- Scotland City of Culture: Glenn InnesGlen Innes
In 1822, Archibald Clunes Innes came to Australia from Thrumster, Scotland, as a captain in the 3rd (Buff) Regiment. He owned a number of properties in the New England Highlands, including Glen Innes Station and Dundee Station, as well as a "CroftCrofter Cottage. Glen Innes has many street signs in the Scottish Gaelic language (although no local residents speak it). The Australian Standing Stones are based on the Ring of Brogda in Orkney (a non-Gaelic-speaking area) or Callanis in Lewis. Pitlochry in Scotland is Glen Innes' twin town. Other nearby towns with Scottish names include Arimdale, Ben Lomond and Glencoe,InverellThe name is also of Scottish Gaelic origin and means "the meeting place of the swans", a reference to the black swans that were once common on the River MacIntyre. The local population in 2019 was only 6,500.
The area's many attractions include the History Museum, which has a rich collection of biographical and historical records, the town park, several waterfalls, fishing, gem-hunting areas, Gibraltar Range National Park, Stonehenge and Washpool NP, all of which are World Heritage listed. There are also several Christian churches in the area, including Cameron Memorial United Church and St. Andrews Presbyterian Church, as well as Holy Trinity Anglican Church and St. Patrick's Catholic Church, Baptist Church and other churches. Annual events include: Minerama gem hunt and jewelry carnival; Celtic Festival, pastoral and agricultural shows and horse racing, the famous Glen Innes Cup.
Must-see attractions: Australian Standing Stones
Created in 1991/92, it is a national monument to Celtic people, past and present. The stone tablet recognises the contribution of Celtic peoples from Scotland, Ireland, Cornwall, Wales, the Isle of Man, Brittany, Asturias and Galicia to Australia's multiculturalism. Stonehenge was officially opened on 1 February 1992 by the then Premier of New South Wales, Rear Admiral Peter Sinclair. Stonehenge originated from the ancient Scottish calendar and time-calculating culture, and continues to attract tourists from all over the world and is the most important tourist destination in the area. CroftCrofter Cottage souvenir shop and cafe is right next to Stonehenge.
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