Waterfall Way boasts spectacular waterfalls, gorges, world-heritage national parks, cool-climate vineyards and a fascinating and diverse cultural heritage. When you visit, you’ll create your own stories, but before you visit, be inspired by some of ours…
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Armidale foodies seeking fare with a French twist head along Rusden Street to find Café Patisserie. This cosy café buzzes with activity as locals stop by for a warm buttery croissant to go with their morning coffee, in rustic surrounds of painted brick, recycled timber, trailing greenery and Edison bulb...
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The Tattersalls Hotel is now your premier destination in the New England, a major renovation and revitalisation project has been completed. With blended minimalist geometric forms, rich timber detailing inside the hotel, punchy jewel tones and elegant drapery to evoke the mood of a bygone age. The hotel provides you...
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There are some places where attention to detail really sets them apart. Loloma Bed and Breakfast in Armidale, is certainly one of those places. Rhonda Morris has been running the boutique accommodation since the beginning of 2017 and the moment she greets you at the front door and you glimpse...
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Looking for a beautiful spot to cool off after exploring the national parks along the Waterfall Way? Well these picturesque swimming locations are sure to be worthy of an Instagram post or two? First stop Gara Gorge, or otherwise referred to by the locals as the Blue Hole. Gara Gorge...
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Both classical and contemporary music contribute enormously to Armidale’s cultural vibrancy. The old Teachers College is home to the New England Conservatorium which nurtures the Armidale Symphony Orchestra, Armidale Youth Orchestra, Fiori Musicali and many other choral and musical groups. The New England Regional Art Museum (NERAM) in Armidale is...
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In the depths of winter, mist can drape New England National Park like a chiffon veil, settling silently in the valleys and lingering for hours. Moss-covered Antarctic beech, which have thrived on the Great Dividing Range for aeons, assume a ghostly appearance on such mornings – and deep within the...
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The Howard Hinton Collection at the New England Regional Art Museum is the result of one of the greatest acts of artistic philanthropy and benefaction in Australian history. Between 1928 and 1948 a collection of over 1000 artworks by leading Australian artists were donated to the newly constructed Armidale Teachers’...
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Bellingen is a bohemian inland town right smacked in the middle of Sydney and Brisbane. It may be small, but the list of things to do in Bellingen goes on and on, much like the rolling Teletubby hills and pastures of its lush surrounds. Here are 10 to get you...
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Dangar Falls Reserve is renowned for the Dangar Falls – a 30-meter waterfall that is viewable from the newly upgraded accessible viewing platform. Alternatively, you can get up close and personal at the base of the falls via a 10-minute walk along a newly renovated pathway. But this is not...
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Components Café in Dorrigo is a welcoming space with a gorgeous interior and cosy vibe. With tasty food and good coffee, it offers a breakfast and lunch menu with a variety of options from ricotta pancakes and zucchini fritters to something a little different like the wasabi smash. Situated in...
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The site of an old antimony processing site, the Urunga wetlands is a great destination for locals and visitors to the region. The site has an accessible 150-metre boardwalk allowing people to wander over the wetland and a 450-metre walking track surrounding the park. Open to the public in 2017,...
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Sail Urunga’s “Discover Sailing Adventure” is open to people of most abilities and is approximately a three-hour sailing adventure from Urunga to Mylestom Village and back. It is provided without the technical detail of an accredited sailing course and is an ideal way for you and your friends or family...
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The Art Space Urunga is a community gallery located in the heart of the Urunga township. It started out as a pop-up gallery in a commercial shop that was empty. The gallery was so successful that the community approached the Council to see if the Art Space was able to...
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The Urunga boardwalk is one of the most iconic places that people visit when they come to the Bellingen Shire and Coffs Coast. Starting at the Urunga lagoon, otherwise known as the ‘lido’, and stretching 1.2 kilometres along the river to the coastline, you can see all sorts of wildlife...
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Built in 1925 by Michael Feros, this grand hotel is heritage listed and is still owned by the Feros family. It is a classic example of Australian hotel architecture of the 1920s. This dominating building in the heart of Dorrigo links the past to the present. Heritage features include a...
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Raleigh Winery and Vineyard – The award-winning Raleigh Winery & House is a must visit destination, located just 15 minutes South of Coffs Harbour in the beautiful Bellingen Shire. Raleigh Winery & House is your destination to relax, unwind and create long lasting memories. Sit on the deck overlooking the...
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Be charmed by the heritage-listed buildings in Bellingen’s compact town centre, including the Hammond and Wheatley building on Hyde Street. This building dates from 1909 and is now home to the fashion and homewares store, Emporium Bellingen, and the eclectic Dervish Gallery. Old Butter Factory, Bellingen The place where heritage,...
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The view from the top of Cathedral Rocks is pretty awe-inspiring! Here’s everything you need to know about wandering amongst prehistoric rock formations in Cathedral Rock National Park. Highlights Spectacular 360° views No safety rails to spoil views Plenty of off-trail nooks and crannies to discover Exploring Cathedral Rock National...
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Meander 10 minutes south of Armidale on Dangarsleigh Road and you’ll arrive at a long, tree-lined driveway whose reverence hints at the grand residence atop the hill. The 100-year-old homestead emerges from the trees as you follow the circular driveway up to the stately porte cochere and step out onto...
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For an exhilarating ride soaring through nature, the gorges surrounding Armidale are best experienced by helicopter. My heart skips a beat as we descend into a gaping chasm in the earth; Dangars Gorge, whose sheer cliffs guard a lush, meandering valley below. Far below, as the butterflies in my stomach...
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Happily lose your perspective on the grassy banks of NSW’s Georges Junction: only 4WDers need apply. At the base of the Great Dividing Range, 80 km east of Armidale and 90km west of Kempsey – home to the Akubra and near Nulla Nulla where Slim Dusty was born – lies...
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