Alluna Motel Armidale
General Description
Alluna Motel is a family operated business offering good old fashion
friendly service. The Alluna Motel is a very comfortable and affordable
establishment for travellers and business representatives alike. Located
two blocks south of St Mary¿s Cathedral and Central Park and one block
from the Music Conservatorium, the Alluna Motel is a 3 ½ star rated
licenced motel offering 20 ground level units with wireless internet, an
outdoor pool and BBQ area. Home cooked evening meals and beverages
available from our kitchen and served to the rooms Monday to Saturday and
breakfast is served daily. Come and enjoy the Alluna hospitality.
Attractions
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. The Heritage Walk is also worthwhile. Leaflets are
available from 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. 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 Streets 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 from 10am -5pm. Approximately 6km south of Armidale is
Saumarez Homestead, a house museum developed by the National Trust. The
homestead 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.
Transportation
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 Airport)
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 Dangar and Mann
Streets.
Address
180 Dangar Street
City
City
Armidale
Country
Australia
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Hotel Facilities
Room Service, High-speed Internet, Swimming pool, Tour Desk, Dry Cleaning,
Air Conditioned, Non-Smoking Rooms, Conference Room(s), Cable / Satellite TV, Laundry service Ratings
Price (approx.)
AUD 85.00
Bookings/reservations:
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