🇦🇺 Armidale, Australia
Moore Park Inn
📍 63, Moore Park Lane, Armidale, 2350
Your stay — Moore Park Inn
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Faith & Dietary Nearby
- Church: Chapel (1.4 km · ~17 min walk)
Local Lifestyle & Recreation
Angophora Bushland Reserve — 1.5 km · ~19 min walk
5-Minute Radius Essentials
Armidale — 2.8 km · ~35 min walk
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Australian Dollar, AUD
Travelers get the best rates at bank ATMs in town; avoid the limited currency exchange at Armidale Airport or any tourist bureau—poor rates.
Visa and Mastercard are widely accepted; contactless (tap) is standard, but mobile pay like Apple Pay works in most places. Have some cash for small country stores or markets.
Not expected or required. In restaurants, round up or leave 5-10% for exceptional service; taxi drivers and hotel staff don't expect tips.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →A standard takeaway flat white or long black from a local cafe, around $4.50-$5.00.
A counter meal or sandwich from a bakery or pub, roughly $12-$16.
A main course at a suburban pub bistro, approximately $20-$25.
No dedicated street-food zone; look for food trucks at weekend markets near the mall or Civic Park on Saturdays.
Woolworths and Coles are the main budget supermarkets along Beardy Street and the shopping centre.
Target and Kmart in the Armidale City Centre offer affordable basics; there's no dedicated market for clothes.
Walking is best for the 2350 area because it's compact. No local day pass—town buses are infrequent; for the airport, a taxi costs about $20-$25 into town.
Buy groceries at Woolworths or Coles for picnic meals. Fill a reusable water bottle at public taps. Ask at pubs for daily specials—often a $15-$20 main on weeknights.
Good to know — Armidale
Type I · 230V
safe
$1 ≈ A$1.44 · AUD
Emergency Contacts
ArmidaleFor all life-threatening emergencies in Armidale, dial 000 from any phone. For non-urgent police matters, contact Armidale Police Station on 02 6771 0699. For health advice outside emergencies, call HealthDirect on 1800 022 222.
💡 Save these numbers in your phone. In life-threatening emergencies, call immediately.
Where to Eat
Book a table →💡 Booking tip: For popular restaurants in Armidale, book at least a week ahead — especially for weekend evenings and during festival season.
Your arrival at Moore Park Inn
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →Getting Around
Armidale Regional Airport (ARM) bus stop → Armidale Central bus stop (Beardy Street Mall)
💡 From the mall it's a 15-minute walk to the motel — not fun with luggage, so hop a local bus (route 3) to 'Acre Street' stop, or brace for the walk.
Armidale Regional Airport (ARM) → Armidale Acres - Motel
💡 Book by phone (02 6772 0011) the day before your flight to avoid waiting; they often queue at arrivals but not during very early or late hours.
Armidale Central (Beardy Street Mall) → Armidale Acres - Motel (Acre Street stop)
💡 Get the 'Transport NSW' app for real-time tracking; the bus can be late, so don't rely on it for tight flight connections.
Armidale Railway Station → Sydney Central Station
💡 Not an airport transfer but handy for longer trips; book ahead online for the best deal — the motel is a 10-min walk from the station heading north on Marsh Street.
Armidale Pines Motel → University of New England campus
💡 For late evening events, reserve a return taxi when you book. Drivers are reliable but demand spikes after concerts.
Armidale Regional Airport → Armidale Pines Motel
💡 Call at least 2 hours ahead. Cheaper than a taxi, and the driver will drop you at the motel door.
Armidale Plaza (town centre) → Armidale Pines Motel (Brown Street stop)
💡 Buy a ticket at the newsagent or use exact change. The motel stop is a 2-minute walk from the entrance.
Armidale Regional Airport → Armidale Pines Motel
💡 If your flight arrives after 8pm, taxi is your only option. Book through the airport rank or call 13CABS.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is check-in at Moore Park Inn?
Check-in at Moore Park Inn is from null. Check-out is by null.
Where can I eat cheaply near Moore Park Inn?
A counter meal or sandwich from a bakery or pub, roughly $12-$16.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Moore Park Inn?
Walking is best for the 2350 area because it's compact. No local day pass—town buses are infrequent; for the airport, a taxi costs about $20-$25 into town.
Top Attractions in Armidale
💡 The librarians are incredibly knowledgeable about local landmarks. Ask for the historic walking tour map—it's free and covers the cathedral, old post office, and the railway station precinct.
💡 Check the front desk for the key to the small courtyard garden — it's easy to miss but has a lovely shady bench.
💡 Look for the small wooden chapel at the back — it's the oldest part of the site and brought from elsewhere. You can usually get a printed guide from the entrance table.
💡 Don't miss the old blacksmith's forge out the back. Entry is free but they take a small gold coin donation if you feel like it.
💡 The cafe out the back has decent coffee and a sunny courtyard — it's a good meeting spot. Temporary exhibitions often have free opening nights with wine.
💡 The Hinton collection is strong on early 20th-century Australian painters. Allow an hour minimum. The cafe does good coffee and a decent scone.
💡 The gardens are open at all times — go at dusk for fewer people and better light on the sandstone facade. Enter via the back car park off Madgwick Drive.
💡 Enter from the end of Pine Forest Road — the main loop is about 3 km. Bring a map or download the trail PDF from the council site, as phone reception is patchy inside.