Armidale is located half-way between Sydney and Brisbane and 2 1/2 hours from Coffs harbour on the coast.
Centre of the New England region it enjoys four distinct seasons with mild summers, colourful spring and autumn colours and crisp winters with snowfalls.
Renowned as a major regional educational and cultural centre, Armidale shares both a sophisticated city lifestyle with the beauty and tranquility of rural countryside and many national parks with spectacular scenery.
Creature Comforts B&B is ideally located as your stepping-off place to explore and discover the many delights of New England. Your hosts Greg & Jeannie have extensive experience as travellers across the length and breadth of Australia and will be happy to advise you on places which might interest you during your stay.
On this page we will add from time to time information about some of our local attractions.
The spectacular colours of autumn in New England
Heritage "Booloominbah" at the University of New England
Cathedral Rock National Park, Armidale - one of 17 national parks in New England
Gara Gorge - part of an old hydro-electric scheme which started here and supplied electricity to Hillgrove, which was a gold mining town years ago.
Blue Hole - just 20 minutes' away.
Dangars Gorge - one of many falls in New England, one of which is the highest in Australia (flows during rainy seasons)
