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On Campus   

Student style single rooms with shared bathroom and kitchen facilities in University colleges. $90 per night (maximum), minimum stay 2 consecutive nights. https://stay.une.edu.au/StarRezPortalX/805CAAD4/31/375/Short_Stay_Bookings_-Short_Stays

Phone: (02) 6773 3370

Apartments

Westside Apartments: 1br: $110 per night, 2br: $150 per night.
4/10 Queen Elizabeth Drive, Armidale 2350.
Walking distance to UNE and on 481 bus route.

Website: https://www.westsidestudioapartments.com.au
Email: westsideapartmentsarmidale@gmail.com
Phone: 04 9737 2574

Motels

Close to CBD and 481 bus route.

Estelle Kramer Motor Inn and Apartments

113 Barney Street, Armidale 2370

https://www.estellekramer.com.au email: info@estellekramer.com.au (02) 67725177

Standard Motel room from $110 per night

Deluxe twin or standard room from $125 per night (2 people)

2-3 bedroom apartments from $175 per night

Country Comfort

86 Barney Street, Armidale   https://www.nexthotels.com/country-comfort/armidale/ email: stay@ccarmidale.com.au (02)67728511

Premium Queen $154.00/night.

Executive Queen $164.00/night.

Premium Twin $174.00/night.

Executive King Suite $184.00/night.

Tattersalls Hotel  

174 Beardy Street Armidale https://www.tattersallsarmidale.com.au email: reception@tattersallsarmidale.com.au (02) 67739600.

Queen room from $199/night
King room from $209/night. Book direct and mention the Conference to receive corporate rate.

For more accommodation options see:  https://www.visitarmidale.com.au/stay

Travelling to Armidale

Armidale is located half-way between Sydney and Brisbane. This website is useful for information on different routes.

There are lots of ways to get here, including:

Drive

Armidale is on the New England Highway, which is the inland route between Sydney and Brisbane. Driving time from Sydney or Brisbane is around 5.5 to 6.5 hours (depending on your route) and less than 3 hours from the coast. If you're coming from the coast, enjoy one of Australia's best drives across the Waterfall Way.

Fly

Armidale Airport is located a 5-minute drive from the town centre, and has several flights each day. From the airport, you can reach town by hire car, public bus (route 480), or taxi.

QANTAS has several flights between Sydney and Armidale each day.

Link Airways offers a few flights per week between Brisbane and Armidale.

Train

Countrylink provides rail travel between Sydney and Armidale once per day in each direction. The Countrylink service includes the Central Coast, Newcastle, Muswellbrook, Singleton and Tamworth. Concession fares are available for tertiary students.

Bus

Dorrigo Transit operates from Armidale to Coffs Harbour or Tamworth, 1-2 times a week. Bookings essential.

NSW TrainLink offers a bus between Tenterfield and Armidale.

Getting around Armidale

Armidale is a small town and most accommodation, restaurants, and shops are easily within walking distance. UNE is outside the town centre, but easily reached by:

Car

You can hire a car once you're in Armidale, from the airport:

• Hertz — Armidale Airport 02 6772 0620
• Avis — Armidale Airport 02 6772 6216
• Budget — 149/151 Miller St, West Armidale NSW 2350 Ph 02 6772 5872
• Thrifty — Armidale Airport 02 6772 4551

On-campus, parking is in the Blue and Purple bays and costs $1 per hour or $15 for a 7-day ticket. Parking is paid for through the Strada app.

Bus

Edwards Coaches offer cheap local routes around Armidale including between town and UNE, and to/from the airport. The network map is here. The routes are:

480: Between Armidale and Uralla, via Armidale Airport

481: Between Armidale and the UNE campus

483: Armidale South hill loop

484: Armidale North hill loop

Taxi

Armidale taxis can be booked either through their website, the Armidale Taxis app, or by calling 02 6771 1455. You can pre-book a time or call when you need a taxi.

There is no Uber in Armidale.

Cycling

There is a pleasant bike path between UNE and the town centre, which can be used to walk, bike, or scooter to the campus. Bikes can be hired from the Armidale Bicycle Centre or Bicycle Central on Marsh depending on availability.

On Campus

Fitness: SportUNE gym and heated indoor pool. Casual membership: $16 per day.

(02)67733856 email: sportune@une.edu.au

Opening hours: Mon to Fri 6.00am – 9.00 pm; Saturday 7.00 am – 6.00 pm; Sun 8.00 am – 6.00 pm.

Group Fitness Classes Timetable: https://www.sportune.com.au/programs/group-fitness-classes/

Armidaleparkrun: 5km community event. Walk, jog, run or spectate every Sat at 8.00 am from SportUne. Free, registration required. https://www.parkrun.com.au/armidale/

Places to eat

Café Patisserie

80 Rusden Street, Tues-Sat 8.00am–2.30pm Phone: (02) 6787 4040 https://cafepatisserie.com.au/ fresh baked pastries and crepes.

Goldfish Bowl

Cnr. Jessie and Rusden Streets, Phone: Mon–Fri 7.00 am–3.00 pm; 5.30 pm–8.30 pm. Sat and Sun 7.00 am–12.30 pm. Phone: (02) 6771 5533 https://www.thegoldfishbowl.com.au/ Woodfired bakery and Café.

Hào

(in Wicklow Hotel)  85 Marsh Street. 4.30 – 8.30 pm Phone: (02) 6772 2992. Wide selection of Japanese food, sushi and grill. Takeaway available. BYO.

Indian Affair

115 Rusden Street (upstairs) 5.00 – 10.00 pm Phone: (02) 5713 0130. https://anindianaffair.com.au/ Wide selection of Indian dishes, Tandoori style. Take-away available. Licenced or BYO.

Luniva Momo

Shop 1, 110 Marsh Street, 5.30 – 9.00 pm. Phone (02) 9057 5659 https://lunivamomo.com.au/ Authentic Nepalese restaurant, Vegetarian friendly. Take-away available. BYO.

Paper Tiger Eatery

Shop 2, 14 Moore Street, Mon – Sat 7.00am – 2.00pm; Sat only 5.30 – 9.00 pm. Phone: (02) 6772 6262 . Japanese Ramen specialties and café.

Signor Vertelli, Shop 4, 110 Marsh Street, 5.00 – 9.00 pm. Phone: 0498 603 367 (text only) https://www.signorvertelli.com/ Traditional regional Italian cuisine and Napoli style wood-fired pizza. Licenced.

Thai Home

100 Marsh Street, 5.00 pm until late. (02)57130808 https://thaihomerestaurant.com.au/info . Take-away available. Licenced or BYO.

The Cottage Restaurant and Bar

86 Barney Street. 5.30 – 9.00 pm. Phone: 0408 322 004. https://www.thecottagearmidale.au/ Elegant combination of fusion food and local produce. Licenced.

Tattersall’s Restaurant

174 Beardy Street, 5.30 – 8.30 pm. Phone: (02) 6773 9600. https://www.tattersallsarmidale.com.au/dining A la Carte dining in award winning restaurant or casual outdoor Pizza Garden. Licenced.

White Bull Hotel

117 Marsh Street, 5.30pm – 9.00 pm. Phone: (02) 6772 3833 https://www.whitebull.net.au/. Traditional country fare with a modern twist, focus on meat and locally sourced produce. Licenced.

Places to visit:

Culture

New England Regional Art Museum

106-114 Kentucky Street, Armidale.

Open Tues-Sun 10.00am – 4.00pm. Entry by donation.
Phone (02)6772 5255. https://www.neram.com.au/ Howard Hinton Collection of early 20^th century Australian artists plus special exhibitions.

Includes Museum of Printing: Open Tues and Sun 11.00am – 3.00pm or by appointment.

Café and Restaurant at NERAM: Six Counties. Tues – Sun 8.00am – 3.00 pm. Phone: 0414824177.

Aboriginal Cultural Centre and Keeping Place

96-104 Kentucky Street, Armidale Phone: (02)6771 3606. 9.00 am – 4.00 pm Mon to Friday, 10.00am – 2.00 pm Sat. https://www.acckp.com.au/

A place of cultural awareness and cross- cultural learning with Art Galleries specialising in Aboriginal works of art, family history centre, conference and learning facilities and gift shop specialising in Aboriginal merchandise.

Belgrave Cinema

145 Dumaresq Street Armidale, Phone: (02)67722856 https://www.belgravecinema.com.au/. Check website for program and screening times.

History

Armidale Heritage Tours

Historical journey through Armidale, approximately 3 hours with guide and stops at sites of historical significance. Departs from Visitor Information Centre, 82 Marsh Street, Armidale, Mon –Sat  10.00 am. Phone: (02) 67703888. https://www.visitarmidale.com.au/listing/armidale-heritage-tours By donation. Bookings recommended.

Saumarez Homestead and Heritage Rose Garden

National Trust Edwardian homestead in landscaped grounds. Check website for opening hours and house tours. Phone (02)6772 3616 https://www.nationaltrust.org.au/places/saumarez-homestead/

Armidale Folk Museum Cnr. Rusden and Faulkner Streets. Open 11.00am – 2.00  pm. Closed Tues. Phone (02) 6770 3836.

Tasting

The Welder’s Dog

Brewery 101 Beardy Street, Mon –Thur 10.00 am to 5.00 pm, Fri 10.00 am – 8.30pm. Phone: 0423 200 699  
Bar: 120 Marsh Street, Tues –Sat  2.00 pm to midnight, Sun 2.00pm –10.00pm. Phone: 0432 054 444

Website:

theweldersdog.com.au.

Great Hops Brewery 

33 Old Inverell Road, Armidale, Friday 4pm to 11 pm, Saturday 12.30pm –11.00pm, Sunday 12.30 pm – 4.00pm.

Phone: (02) 5713 0140  
Website: https://www.greathops.com.au/Dobson’s Distillery: 298 Kentucky Road, Kentucky.  10.30 am – 2.30 pm. Phone: (02) 67787473 https://www.dobsonsdistillery.com/ Tastings variety of gins and cocktails. Weekend food menu.

New England Brewing Co.

19 Bridge Street, Uralla, Thur – Sat  11.00 am – 6.00pm.  Phone: (02) 67784781https://www.newenglandbrewing.com.au/ Selection of hand-crafted beers.

Peterson’s Winery

345 Dangarsleigh Road, Armidale. 10.00am – 4.00 pm.  Phone (02) 67720422 https://www.petersonswines.com.au/ Cellar door tastings of local wines.

Scenery

Gara Gorge lookout

Spectacular views of rugged gorge country. Watch for brush-tailed rock wallabies, peregrine falcons and wedge-tailed eagles along the Threlfall walking trail. Picnic and BBQ facilities. Approximately 23 km from Armidale CBD. Phone (02)67703888

https://www.visitarmidale.com.au/listing/gara-gorge-lookout

Dangars Falls

Dramatic views over the Oxley Wild Rivers National Park and Dangar’s Falls. Various grades of walking tracks. Approximately 19km from Armidale CBD (partly gravel road)

Phone: (02) 6738 9100

npws.nea@environment.nsw.gov.au

Wollomombi Falls

Highest waterfalls in Australia. Off Waterfall Way, 44km east of Armidale   in Oxley Wild Rivers National Park.

Phone: (02) 6738 9100

npws.nea@environment.nsw.gov.au

For more suggestions:

Armidale Visitor Information Centre

Phone: (02) 6770 3888
Website: https://www.visitarmidale.com.au/
Email: tourism@armidale.nsw.gov.au