A must-do is ‘The Armidale Heritage Tour’ when you visit Armidale. Experience the Armidale tours, which bundle all the places you need to see into one convenient bus ride. The tour is hosted by locals who have lived their entire lives in Armidale, making it one of the best ways to learn about the city's rich history. This free bus tour takes about two and a half hours to complete. Along the way, the journey is brought to life with stories from years past, shared at each stop.
A vibrant and intimate insight from one of the guides will lead you on a fascinating ride through Armidale. Visit locations such as the Aboriginal Cultural Centre and Keeping Place, the New England Regional Art Museum, the Armidale Railway Museum and the heritage-listed Booloominbah homestead located at New England University.
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You'll be given the stories and history of many of the old buildings that grace the City of Armidale in between these visits. Cathedrals and churches, private and public schools, old hotels and open houses, monuments and memorials are some of the structures that you'll see. Many of these buildings are within viewing distance of the bus, and your guide will tell you their fascinating and entertaining tales.
The tour runs from Monday to Saturday and departs at 10.00 am from the Visitor Information Centre and returns at about 12.30. This magnificent tour operates on the generosity. Recommended reading. Not suitable for children younger than four.
The tour starts at the 'Armidale Information Centre' located at Armidale, 82 Marsh Road. The tour involves historical sites such as The Saumarez Homestead, The Armidale Railway Museum, The New England Regional Art Gallery, Booloominbah House and The Indigenous Cultural Centre. While heading to Armidale, the Saumarez Homestead is a must-see. In a nearly permanent home from the old days, visitors experienced rural life in the 19th century.
The White family was close to The Booloominbah Building, now part of 'The New England University.' Designed by Horbury Hunt, who was known in Armidale for designing many buildings and houses. In 1888, Frederick White moved to Booloominbah House with his wife, Sarah and their seven children. The house is now used for the administration of the University, but the tour welcomes visitors.
The National Art Museum of New England opened its doors in 1983. It houses works by numerous artists, and is home to 'The Printing Museum.' The gallery houses work by artists from Australia and abroad, such as Streeton, Roberts, Gleeson, Christo and more. Another stop on the heritage tour is the Indigenous Cultural Centre and Keeping Site, where visitors can encounter Armidale. It hosts Aboriginal art and is a great place to go for a coffee while guests do some shopping for souvenirs.
The 'Museum of the Armidale Railway' is a spot where you can see model trains and learn about the Armidale railway. It's worth taking this tour, two and a half hours off your day. It's a tour where guests acquire free expertise. It's a lovely day out, where you can meet new people and discover all that Armidale has to offer.
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