Armidale Region in New South Wales offers Private Guided Heritage Tours that provide an immersive historical journey showcasing the area's rich history, architecture, and culture. The 2.5 - 3 hour tour takes visitors to iconic locations such as the New England Regional Art Museum, Aboriginal Cultural Centre, Armidale Railway Museum, and the University of New England's historic Booloominbah Homestead.
Passengers have the opportunity to explore these sites in detail as the tour allows them to alight from the bus at each location. Additionally, the tour drives past various historic buildings like cathedrals, churches, schools, hotels, and public buildings, offering a view from the bus.
The tour operates on donations and is not suitable for children under four. Bookings are recommended through the Visitor Information Centre, with departures at 10 am from Monday to Saturday. Armidale's heritage architecture, including buildings like the Anglican and Catholic cathedrals, the post office, state bank, and courthouse, reflects the grand ambitions of the late 19th-century settlers and provides a fascinating exploration of the region's past for history enthusiasts.