Lyn used to study in the University of New England at Armidale and we have visited it in the 1990s, but since then we have not come back. Post COVID-19 lockdown, we thought it is a great opportunity to come back to this place and see what has changed.
We also visited various other places, including Copeton Dam and a few other dams (Split Rock, Dumaresq and Chaffey), as well as nearby towns Barraba and Uralla. We also visited Tamworth, the country music festival town.
We explored Waterfall Way, and saw Gara Gorge, Wollomombi Falls, Bakers Creek Falls, Dangar Gorge and the very picturesque Gostwyck Chapel.
Finally, we spent a morning at the University of New England campus for nostalgia’s sake.
Day | Date | Itinerary |
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1 | Thu 24 February | Lake Liddell, Tamworth |
2 | Fri 25 February | Copeton Dam, Barraba, Split Rock Dam, Tamworth |
3 | Sat 26 February | Gara Gorge, Bakers Creek Falls, Wollomombi Falls |
4 | Sun 27 February | UNE, Armidale Heritage Walk and Drive |
5 | Mon 28 February | Gara Gorge, Dangar Gorge, Gostwyck Chapel |
6 | Tue 1 March | Dumaresq Dam, Uralla, Chaffey Dam |
We visited Liddell and Bayswater power stations on the drive up to Armidale.
ReadWe stopped by at Tamworth in the afternoon and took photos at The Big Golden Guitar.
ReadWe stopped briefly at this scenic lookout that gives a good overview of Tamworth.
ReadWe finally arrived at Armidale late in the afternoon and checked in to the hotel.
ReadOne of the largest inland dams in NSW.
ReadAfter Copeton Dam, we drove south to visit the small town of Barraba.
ReadOn the outskirts of Barraba is a stunning example of silo art.
ReadThis is a small dam located just south of Barraba.
ReadWe drove back to Tamworth for an early dinner at Taco Bell.
ReadAfter dinner, we walked around the Bicentennial Park and admired the busts of famous country musicians.
ReadGara Gorge is the first stop on our exploration of Waterfall Way.
ReadWe stopped along the Waterfall Way to view this spectacular falls into a gorge.
ReadWe stopped along the Waterfall Way to view this spectacular falls (highest in NSW) into a gorge.
ReadWe arrived back to Armidale in the evening and decided to have dinner at a Japanese restaurant.
ReadIn the morning, we decided to visit the University of New England for nostalgia sake.
ReadAfter UNE, we decided to stop at this Chinese restaurant that also holds memories for Lyn
ReadAfter UNE, we decided to stop at this Chinese restaurant that also holds memories for Lyn
ReadPart of the Armidale Heritage walk.
ReadPart of the Armidale Heritage walk.
ReadAfter the heritage walk, we went on a heritage drive.
ReadWe decided to try a Thai restaurant in Armidale.
ReadWe encountered cows blocking the Blue Hole road.
ReadRevisiting Gara Gorge to do the full Threlfall walk.
ReadDangarsleigh War Memorial is a heritage-listed World War I memorial.
ReadWe visited Dangar Gorge in the late 1980s so it was worthwhile revisiting.
ReadThis octagonal woolshed is a famous landmark around the area.
ReadThis very picturesque small church is a photographer's delight.
ReadWe returned back to Armidale late in the afternoon and completed the Heritage Drive.
ReadFor our last night in Armidale, we chose this hotel because we heard the steaks are good here.
ReadWe are leaving Armidale today, and on our way back stopped at Dumaresq Dam.
ReadOur next stop on the return journey is the historic town of Uralla.
ReadAfter Urallla, we decided to make a detour and stop at yet another dam.
ReadOn leaving Chaffey Dam, we crossed Peel River on Nundle Rd.
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