YOUR GUIDE TO hiking Gara Gorge Armidale

Things to Do
Written By Steph Wanless

Charlotte and Ross, friends of FOUND Regional, love hitting the region’s hiking trails with baby Margot in tow. Here they share their top tips when tackling the Gara Gorge loop in Armidale, also known as the Blue Hole.

The details

Distance – 5.5km, loop.

Location – 20 minutes from Armidale along Castledoyle Road, kicks off at the Blue Hole. 

Intensity – Moderate, but with a clearly defined path. 

Need to know? – No phone signal, no dogs allowed. 

Facilities – Car park, benches and bbq facilities found at the start of the trail.

Fun stuff

Any walk that finishes with Cafe Patisserie takeaway croissants is a tick from us!

  • This stunning 5.5km loop rewards you with breathtaking views of the gorge, sounds of the water and birds singing throughout. 

  • You can also soak up a phenomenal view out to the Gara Gorge halfway through the loop at a main lookout. 

  • It was all too much beauty for Margot, who had a snooze on Dad. 

Rating

Views 5/5 

Difficulty 4/5

Length 4/5

Steph Wanless

Editorial Director.
Grammar-obsessed, Kate Bush impressionist, fuelled by black coffee, British comedy and the fine art of the messy bun.

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