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New England North West
New England North West NSW is Australia's big sky country. The real Australia, it is the ultimate destination to experience wide blue skies...
Whatever the season you'll find something to delight you New England North West. This is Australia's big outdoors where the stars seem to touch the earth.
Here you can celebrate the four distinct seasons... the cool summers of the tablelands; the glorious colours of autumn leaves; crisp, frosty winters with fireside dinners; clear spring nights and blooming gardens.
The road from Tamworth to Moree is famous for its bushranger history and the fertile northern slopes which have proved ideal sheep country for over a century. Visit historic places, enjoy unique crafts or experience the adventure of outdoor activities in the country.
Come and see the artesian spa baths of Moree in the north; Country Music Capital - Tamworth in the south; the historic homes of Armidale in the east; or the cotton fields of Narrabri in the west.
Come here to enjoy the cool summers in the tablelands, the glorious colours of autumn, romantic fireside dinners in winter or the clear, fresh air in spring.
Away from the bigger centres, there are National Parks and wide stretches of farmland to explore. There are also excellent fishing and fossicking opportunities throughout the region.
But wherever you go, rest assured a warm country welcome awaits you. Choose from farm stays, cabins or comfortable motels. Farm stays provide a complete family holiday, with a chance to ride horses, meet the animals or help with farm chores.
Armidale
Armidale is situated high on the northern tablelands of New South Wales and is midway between Sydney and Brisbane on the New England Highway and just over a two hour drive from the coast along the Waterfall Way.
Known for its rich history from the early days of European settlement, Armidale has many fine heritage buildings, elegant cathedrals and grand pastoral homesteads. Armidale's free Heritage Tour, which runs daily from the Visitor Centre, is an excellent way to explore the city.
As a university town with a sophisticated lifestyle, Armidale really celebrates arts and culture. There are many museums including the New England Regional Art Museum which permanently houses the Hinton and Coventry Collections.
Armidale's beautiful tree-lined streets and extensive parks and gardens have been a feature from its early beginnings and they look particularly spectacular when deciduous trees bathe the city in the vibrant colours of autumn or in spring time when all the gardens are in full flower.
The serene beauty of the City of Armidale contrasts dramatically with the timeless beauty of the rugged gorge country, the waterfalls and the wilderness along the escarpment of the Great Dividing Range nearby. Within a short drive to the east of Armidale, Oxley Wild Rivers, Cathedral Rock and New England National Parks offer awe-inspiring scenery and a great choice of outdoor activities.
Armidale is an ideal base for exploring the New England region and offers visitors that rare combination of good service and true country hospitality.
Tamworth
Tamworth has a wealth of attractions for the traveller. The Tamworth Regional Botanic Gardens are a lovely viewpoint for our sunsets. There’s historical walks and scenic drives all designed to help you on your journey of discovery.
Tamworth welcomes over 50,000 visitors each January to its internationally acclaimed, ten day Telstra Country Music Festival. Country Music attractionsinclude the Big Golden Guitar, Australian Country Music Foundation Musuem, and the Walk A Country Mile musuem, located in the guitar-shaped Information Centre.
The city’s leafy heart has been growing – literally – in recent years. The Peel Street beautification project has seen the creation of paved walkways, welcome seating, palm trees, inviting street cafes and a large range of interesting stores to attract the casual browser or the serious shopper.
Day trips from Tamworth can take you all over this lovely part of the world, from Manilla – Australia’s premier site for hang gliding and paragliding to Nundle - where the trout are always tastier!
With over 50 motels, hotels, B & B’s, farm stays and caravan parks to choose from, it’s a great stop-over on your way through and an even better place to base yourself for a few days of exploring the surrounding areas and attractions. After a day out, Tamworth will delight you with a great range of eateries, friendly cafes and award winning restaurants, topped off with our local wineries.
Aboriginal legend states that Tamworth is a “meeting place” – and people meet here for every reason – major sporting, equine, musical and trade exhibitions are part and parcel of Tamworth’s year round attraction.
Moree
It's worth the trip to Moree to immerse yourself in their natural Artesian Spa, known right around the nation for being one of healthiest and invigorating set of baths in Australia.
After the best remedy you're likely to get for all your travelling, take time out to check Moree's walking treks that give not only visual pleasures but an eye into the town's heritage.
Three weirs will surely suffice if your need for water saturation isn't yet fulfilled, and they're also top spots for a picnic.
See the local community of artists' works at the Moree Plains Gallery and especially the strong indigenous population's art at Yurundiali.
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