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Armidale Events

Click to view the Summer 2024/25 events calendar! (PDF 1MB), or view the list below.

No matter what time of year you visit, chances are there will be an event or festival in or around Armidale.

Events not to be missed include the Autumn Festival, Big Chill Festival, The Bach Festival, The New England Garden Festival, Armidale International Film Festival and Guyra Lamb and Potato Festival. Other great annual events include New England Sings, The Armidale Cup, Guyra Trout Festival, Armidale Youth Orchestra Garden Party, Vintage Truck, Machinery and Heavy Horse Show and the NEGS Equestrian events. The calendar is full with premier sport events including the TAS Rugby Carnivals, Tour de Rocks and the 12hr Mountain Bike Enduro.

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Armidale Birdwatchers

Limbri 105km south off New England Highway, LIMBRI, NSW, Australia

Limbri is located just north of Kootingal. Depart Visitor Information Centre, 82 Marsh Street - please note earlier departure time). Bring food (morning tea and lunch), water, binoculars, sunscreen and hat, and wear stout shoes. For more information, email Steve Debus at sdebus@une.edu.au.

Armidale Birdwatchers

Little Llangothlin Nature Reserve Bagot Road (off Tubbamurra Road, off New England Highway), LLANGOTHLIN, NSW, Australia

TIME: 7.55am for 8.00am departure (depart Visitor Information Centre, 82 Marsh Street). Bring food (morning tea and lunch), water, binoculars, sunscreen and hat, and wear stout shoes. The scheduled visit may be changed or cancelled if conditions on the day are likely to affect the excursion. All comers welcome, but must understand that each individual is responsible for their own safety and welfare, including any COVID-19 restrictions that may apply.