The Winter Blooming Festival will be bringing a whole lot of sparkle and sass to Armidale when it kicks off its program of events celebrating LGBTIQA+, First Nations and multicultural arts, culture, communities, and allies on 18 August.

This walk has it all, from an amazing lookout just 300 metres from the carpark, to longer walks that traverse through woodland upstream to the falls! All up there are five lookouts you can enjoy on the Wollomombi Walk, every one of them rewarding you with phenomenal views across the gorge and waterfalls.

Take a ride through history on this 121-year old Steam Train touring the New England region this August.

A celebration of fashion and farming, the New England’s annual Fleece to Fashion shares the story of Australian Merino wool and its place within the global fashion industry. This coming November 2023, Fleece to Fashion will make a welcome return to the region.

Between 2022 and 2026, the Three Echoes – Western Desert Art exhibition will travel to 13 regional centres throughout Australia – and from now until 27 August 2023, you can see the collection for yourself at the New England Regional Art Museum in Armidale, NSW.

Located one hour from Armidale, east along the mighty Waterfall Way, is the stunning New England National Park. Part of the ‘Gondwana Rainforests of Australia World Heritage Area’, this place has got to be seen to be believed.

Looking for things to do in Armidale? Look no further – come and check out the latest addition to the New England Regional Art Museum’s (NERAM) collection.

Charlotte and Ross, friends of FOUND Regional, love hitting the region’s hiking trails with baby Margot in tow. Here they share their top tips when tackling the Gara Gorge loop in Armidale, also known as the Blue Hole.

Brought to you by Screenwave International Film Festival, Storyland is the all new Coffs Harbour music and arts festival you didn’t know you needed in your life – until now.

Ready to wave goodbye to the beautiful autumn colours and embrace the crisp winter air that Armidale is so well known for? Well buckle up, because the Big Chill is here to welcome, well, the big chill.

If you're a raving fan of all things Celtic, then the annual Australian Celtic Festival held in Glen Innes is the perfect way to spend your weekend! Starting 4 May, you can experience an action-packed four days of live music, traditional dancing, delicious food and exhilarating Highland Games.

With Mother’s Day just around the corner, now’s the time to plan the perfect way to show your mum just how much she means to you. Keen to make this a day to remember? Check out our top five fun and creative experiences to spoil your mum with – from workshops to spas, wineries to day trips, we’ve got you covered.