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How to get to Alluna Motel |
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From the Coast, (Coffs Harbour, Grafton, Ebor and Dorrigo) travel along Waterfall Way (Barney Street) and drive through the lights at Marsh Street. Continue to the next roundabout, turn left and Alluna Motel is on the right two blocks up from roundabout on the corner of Danger and Mann Streets.
From the South, (Tamworth, Sydney, Melbourne and Armidale Airrport) take the first Armidale exit after the airport and follow the signs for about 4km to the city centre. At the next round-about turn left and after going over the railway bridge, travel two blocks down the hill and the Alluna Motel is on the left hand side on the corner of Danger and Mann Streets.
From the North, (Glen Innes, Guyra, Inverell and Brisbane) follow the road into the city centre turning right into Marsh Street at the traffic lights. Continue through to the next set of traffic lights and turn right again. Continue to the roundabout, turn left and Alluna Motel is on the right two blocks up from roundabout on the corner of Danger and Mann Streets.
Qantas flies from Sydney to Armidale at lease three times a day and the train from Sydney arrives at approximately 18:15hr daily.
Airport and train pick-up available upon request.
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Out and About |
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The Heritage Tour is a good way to see Armidale. The bus leaves the Visitors Centre at 10am weekdays, and 10.30am weekends and holidays for a 2hr guided tour exploring the city’s history and heritage—the cost is a gold coin donation. Asked Alluna Motel Reception to booked you a seat.The Heritage Walk is also worthwhile. Leaflets are available from Alluna Reception or the Visitors Centre and the walk includes 34 points of interest. Armidale’s parks and gardens are especially attractive during spring and autumn. The Apex Memorial Lookout in Drummond Park provides a view of the whole city. There are many museums to visit, including the modern Regional Art Museum in Kentucky St, within walking distance from the motel. Exhibits include the collections of Howard Hinton, Chandler Coventry as well as works by other Australian artists. Armidale and New England Folk Museum is housed in the old School of Arts and Mechanics Institute (1863) and depicts the life and history of the city. Several rooms are furnished in period-style. The museum is located on the corner of Faulkner and Rusden sts and is open daily, 1pm-4pm.
The old gold-mining town Hillgrove is located 27km to the east. Hillgrove was once home to 3000 residents. The 2 mines here produced over $1.6 million worth of gold. The Hillgrove Rural Life and Industry Museum is open Fri-Mon and holidays, 10am-5pm. Approximately 6km south is Saumarez Homestead, a house museum developed by the National Trust. The museum reflects the history of the New England pastoral properties. Surrounded by gardens and views of pastureland, the property is open daily from September to the June long weekend. Arrange to view inside the house with the information centre. Within a 1hr drive of the city are 3 national parks: New England, Cathedral Rock and Oxley Wild Rivers. Oxley Wild Rivers NP contains Dangars Gorge, 23km south of Armidale and is well worth visiting. Wollomombi Falls, 40km east on Waterfall Way, is the second highest waterfall in Australia, with a drop of 220m.
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Business Facilities at Alluna Motel: |
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FREE Wireless Internet to all rooms
Fax Services and Photocopying available at Reception.
Emailing files from portable storage devices is also available through reception.
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| Other Facilities: |
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| FREE Wireless to all Rooms, Luggage Storage, Wheel Chair Access to one Twin Room available. |
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| Car Parking: |
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| Free on-site parking is available in front of room. On-site and road side parking available for coaches. |
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