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Armidale
This small university town is one of the nicer regional towns in New South Wales with some attractive old buildings and more culture than other country towns of a similar size. Armidale is a convenient base if you’re exploring nearby national parks.
Practical Information
Armidale Tourist Information Centre
82 Marsh Street, Armidale
Bus 480, 481, 482, 485
Tel 1800 627 736
Website www.armidaletourism.com.au
Open Mon-Fri 9am-5pm, Sat 9am-4pm, Sun 10am-4pm
Coming & Going
BUS
Armidale is connected by buses to Brisbane, Sydney and other towns in New England and along the north coast. The bus station is located at the information centre on Marsh Street.
TRAIN
CountryLink’s Xplorer train service runs to Armidale from Sydney and Newcastle.
Local Transport
Armidale has six local bus routes operated by Edwards Coaches (tel (02) 6772 3116). Bus fares vary between $1.80 and $4.50 depending on the distance travelled.
Accommodation
Pembroke Tourist & Leisure Park
39 Waterfall Way (entrance in Cookes Road), Armidale
Tel (02) 6772 6470
