Booloominbah, Armidale

Name: Booloominbah
Address: Armidale, Australia
Telephone: +61 2 6773 3333

#5 among attractions in Armidale

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Booloominbah is a heritage-listed mansion at 60 Madgwick Drive, Armidale, Armidale Regional Council, New South Wales, Australia. It was designed by John Horbury Hunt in the Federation Arts and Crafts style and built from 1884 to 1888 by William Seabrook and John Thomas Brown. Originally a private house for the pastoralist White family, it subsequently became the initial building of the New England University College, the predecessor of the University of New England. It continues to be owned by the university and is now used for university administration and as a cafe, bar and function venue. It was added to the New South Wales State Heritage Register on 8 November 2006. ()

Coordinates: 30°29'18"S, 151°38'41"E

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Armidale Australia

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+61 2 6773 3333

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Booloominbah – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: New England Regional Art Museum, Saints Mary and Joseph Catholic Cathedral, Central Park, St Peter's Cathedral.

2.8 miSE
Specialty museum, Museum, Art gallery
New England Regional Art Museum, Armidale
72 min walk • Nestled in the heart of the picturesque city of Armidale, Australia, the New England Regional Art Museum (NERAM) stands as a cultural beacon, inviting art enthusiasts and curious tourists alike to explore the rich tapestry of Australian art.
2.2 miSE
Church
Saints Mary and Joseph Catholic Cathedral, Armidale
57 min walk • Saints Mary and Joseph Catholic Cathedral is a heritage-listed cathedral at 132 Dangar Street, Armidale, Armidale Regional Council, New South Wales, Australia. It is the diocesan cathedral of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Armidale and the seat of the Catholic Bishop of Armidale.
2.3 miSE
Park
Central Park, Armidale
58 min walk • Central Park in Armidale is a heritage-listed public park at 125 Dangar Street, Armidale, Armidale Regional Council, New South Wales, Australia. It was designed by Brother Francis Gatti, the Armidale Council and W. H. See, who designed the rotunda.
2.2 miSE
Church
St Peter's Cathedral, Armidale
57 min walk • St Peter's Cathedral is an Anglican cathedral with heritage-listed building and grounds at 122 Rusden Street, Armidale, Armidale Regional Council, New South Wales, Australia. It is the mother church of the Anglican Diocese of Armidale. and the seat of the Anglican Bishop of Armidale.
4.9 miSW
Historical place, Museum, History museum
Saumarez Homestead, Armidale
124 min walk • Saumarez Homestead is a heritage-listed homestead located at 230 Saumarez Road, Armidale in the Armidale Regional Council local government area of New South Wales, Australia. The homestead was designed by J. W. Pender in the Federation Edwardian style and built between 1888 and 1906 by H. E.
2 miSE
30°30'42"S • 151°39'47"E
Armidale Central, Armidale
50 min walk • Shopping, Shopping centre
2.9 miSE
30°31'33"S • 151°39'58"E
Armidale Aboriginal Cultural Centre and Keeping Place, Armidale
74 min walk • Museum, Art gallery