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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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Steam Train Tour – Werris Creek to Armidale

Railway Station, Werris Creek WERRIS CREEK, NSW, Australia

Departs Werris Creek 8.30am, departs Tamworth 9.30am, arrives Armidale 1.20pm. Enjoy a one-way steam train experience behind historic former NSW Government steam locomotives 3265 and 3526, from Werris Creek or Tamworth for the journey to Armidale. Please note: this is a one-way transfer service and does not include return travel or special fares for classes of travel. Seating will be in either open saloon or compartment car. See ticket for seat allocation.

$65
Event Series Steam Train Shuttles

Steam Train Shuttles

Railway Station, Armidale Brown Street, ARMIDALE, NSW, Australia

Departure times from Armidale Station: 9.05am, 10.45am, 12.25pm, 2.05pm Enjoy a steam train ride behind historic former NSW Government steam locomotives 3265 and 3526! Steam train rides depart from Armidale Station and travel towards Uralla and return (non-stop). Travel in your choice of a standard class open saloon carriage or a premier class compartment for up to 6 people. Please note times are subject to change and will be confirmed one week prior to departure.

$39 – $174