Information about Armidale and surrounding area can be obtained from Armidale Visitors Centre.
Here is a sample of what you will find nearby to Glenhope:
- University of New England – Tour the National Trust original homestead of “Booloominbah”. Visit the Museum of Antiquities and make use of the excellent sporting facilities
- Nearby Dumaresq Dam – Fishing, swimming, walks and a children’s playground
- Armidale’s gracious heritage city of Cathedrals, the New England Art Museum and Saumarez homestead, a National Trust property
- Free Heritage bus Tour of Armidale (bookings essential)
- Experience the breath taking scenery of World Heritage listed National Parks and waterfalls
- Visit the Trout Hatchery along waterfall way
- Horse riding in the wilderness gorges or at a riding school
- Trout fishing, Bird watching & Golf
- Markets in the Mall- Last Sunday in the month – Farmer’s markets alternate weeks
- Aboriginal Cultural Centre and Keeping Place
- Research your own family background at The Family History Centre
- Explore the historic town of Uralla and learn about Thunderbolt, the bush ranger in 1870, then visit the many second hand bookshops, the popular “Wool Room” plus antique and craft shops
- Green Valley Farm – A unique playground with water slide and farm animals. A favorite with children and great value
- Take the New England foodie trail and taste beer,wine, cheese and other local produce. For further info contact Deb on 67784889
- Sample the cold climate wines at the New England wineries
- Guyra – Interesting curiosity shops including the Blacksheep with a large range of knitting wool. The largest tomato farm in the southern hemisphere
