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Armidale

4 nights from

$760*

Discover New England

Tour historic Armidale and surrounds, including the New England Regional Art Museum, the best regional art gallery in NSW.

Discover the Celtic heritage of Glen Innes with a visit to the famous Standing Stones and view local heritage at the Inverell Pioneer Village.

Try your luck fossicking for a rare sapphire, enjoy delicious wine tasting, then visit Moree for a dip in the artesian baths.

Inclusions
  • One-way economy class seat Sydney to Armidale on Countrylink’s XPLORER
  • One-way economy class seat Moore to Sydney on Countrylink’s XPLORER
  • 4 nights accommodation
  • 11 meals: 4 breakfasts, 3 lunches, 4 dinners
  • Return rail transfers
  • All entry fees
  • New England Regional Art Museum
  • Guyra Tomato Farm
  • Standing Stones
  • Land of the Beardies History House
  • Bruderhof Community
  • Inverell Pioneer Village
  • Moree Artesian baths
  • Sapphire fossicking in Inverell

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Highlights

Artesian baths in Moree
Inverell Pioneer Village
Fossicking
Historic Armidale

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Itinerary

Day 1: Tuesday

Depart Sydney Central Station at 10.05am on-board the CountryLink XPLORER train service. On arrival at Armidale, you will be met and transferred to your accommodation. (D)

 

Day 2:  Wednesday

Today starts with a morning tour of historic Armidale and surrounds, including the New England Regional Art Museum, home to the Hinton collection of Australian art. Next stop is Australia's largest glasshouse tomato farm at Guyra before heading to Ben Lomond for a sumptuous country lunch. The tour continues to Wright Robertson Wines for tasting before continuing to Glen Innes for a guided tour of the town and Standing Stones, carved granite Monoliths that are the focal point for the region's Celtic heritage. (B,L,D)

 

Day 3: Thursday

After breakfast at the Land of the Beardies History House, the tour continues to Inverell with a stop along the way at the Bruderhof Community, an international religious movement that draws on the spirituality of the Mennonite and Amish traditions. The day concludes with a brief tour of the town and a visit to the Information Centre. (B,L,D)

 

Day 4: Friday

In the morning try some sapphire fossicking for the chance to discover this rare and beautiful gem. Enjoy lunch at the Inverell Pioneer Village with its authentic historic buildings relocated from surrounding districts. Travel to Moree this afternoon where you can sample local produce at the Moree Tourist Centre. Relax at the end of the day with a dip in the artesian baths at your accommodation. (B,L,D)

 

Day 5: Saturday

After breakfast, you will be transferred to Moree Railway Station to meet the 8.25am train service to Sydney. (B)

Prices & Tour Dates


Valid for sale until 1 Nov 12 , or sold out
Valid for travel 15 May;  16 Oct; 13 Nov 12

Fares are per person in Australian dollars based on twin occupancy*. Please contact your NRMA Travel consultant for a full range of fares and current availability.

Twin Share from Solo Traveller from
NRMA Pensioner with Travel $760* $945*
NRMA Concession~ $859* $1,044*
NRMA Adult $879* $1,064*

  • A 10% per person deposit is required within 7 days of booking
  • Full payment is due 50 days prior to travel
  • Full terms and conditions below

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*Terms & Conditions

  • All fares are Australian dollars inclusive of GST, per person twin share, subject to change & availability
  • Valid for sale until 1 Nov 12 , or sold out
  • Valid for travel 15 May;  16 Oct; 13 Nov 12
  • A 10% per person deposit is required within 7 days of booking
  • Full payment is due 50 days prior to travel
  • Credit card fees apply
  • Government fees and levies included
  • B = Breakfast, L = Lunch, D = Dinner
  • ^ Based on full brochure fare
  • ~ Concession fares are available to the following card holders: Pensioner Concession Card, Seniors Card, NSW Half Fare Entitlement Card, NSW & International Student Identification Card or NSW School Pupil Identification Card.
  • Pensioner Travel Vouchers are issued to NSW residents with Centrelink or Veterans' Affairs Cards. These vouchers can be used on economy class journeys within NSW. First class & sleeping berths will incur surcharges
  • Valid for new bookings only, not combinable with any other discount or offer
  • Cancellation fees apply
  • Tour operates subject to minimum numbers.
  • To be read in conjunction with suppliers terms and conditions, a copy of which can be obtained from your NRMA Travel Consultant
  • Image courtesy of Destination NSW & Paul Foley
  • Fares correct as at 20 Apr 12 and may fluctuate due to changes in charges, taxes, fuel surcharges and currency
  • NRMA Travel Pty Ltd. ABN 48 001 233 567 Travel Agent Licence No. 2TA 5522.

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