Armidale - A Great School Holiday Destination
December 16 20085 top things to do during the School holidays
If like many parents you are trying to source the best school holiday destination, then why not consider a family holiday in Armidale NSW. With loads of family activities, attractions, things to see and do, great school holiday accommodation and a range of restaurants & cafes, Armidale NSW is a great place to visit.Armidale, located 525 km north-north-west of Sydney, is a fantastic family holiday destination offering a range of things to do and see. Known as the New England Region it offers easy access to Mt Yarrowyck, Oxley Wild Rivers National Park, New England National Park, Styx River State Forest and Cathedral Rock National Park.
Here are our top 5 things to do in the Armidale/ New England region during the school holidays;
1. Fishing: The rivers and creeks around Armidale, particularly to the east, are noted for their rainbow and brown trout which can be fished in season, from the October long weekend to the end of the Queen's Birthday long weekend in June. The river at Wollomombi is ideal with other locations at Oaky River, Barwick Creek, Dumaresq Dam & Creek and the Guy Fawker River.
2. Dumaresq Dam: located 8 km north-west of Armidale the dams waters are periodically stocked with trout and may be fished in season (from the October long weekend to the end of the Queen's Birthday long weekend in June). There is a walking trail around the dam, a boat ramp, sail boating, swimming, and picnic and barbecue facilities.3. Cycleway: A 4.7-km bicycle track leads from the city to the University of New England. It starts from Harris Park (Dumaresq St) and bikes can be hired from Armidale Bicycle Centre at 248 Beardy St, tel: (02) 6772 3718, or from the University's Sports Union, tel: (02) 6773 2316.
4. Armidale and Region Aboriginal Cultural Centre and Keeping Place Inc: Offering visual and performing arts programs designed to preserve and inform people about Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island art and culture. They run a school holiday program and there are also arts and crafts from the indigenous communities for sale. Open weekdays from 9.00 a.m. to 4.00 p.m. and weekends by appointment, tel: (02) 6771 3606. Website: Armidale and Region Aboriginal Cultural Centre and Keeping Place
5. National Parks – Oxley Wild River, New England & Cathedral Rock offering excellent bush walking and trails, look out points, water falls, wildlife & flora, camping & picnic areas, swimming and so much more. Stay for the day or overnight.
The New England Region is a great family holiday destination during the school holidays and is packed full of thing to see, activities to do and places to visit to keep the whole family entertained. Over the school holidays Armidale offers excellent Armidale accommodation options from hotels & motels to ideal family accommodation in Armidale serviced apartments. School holiday programs at various locations are also on offer.
Visit the New England Region including Armidale these school holidays for a memorable stay, your family will love you for it!
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