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Fast Facts

Language
Principal language is English

Currency
Australian Dollar (AUD).
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Electricity
240v AC, 50hz

Climate
Temperate, characterised by cool winters and warm summers

Average Temperature and Sunshine Days
Average annual temperatures range from 3°C-31°C (37°F-89°F)
Average summer sunshine for 9 hours per day
Average winter sunshine for 7 hours per day

Population
Regional population is 172,400

Main Towns
Armidale, Glen Innes, Gunnedah, Moree, Narrabri, Tamworth

Time Zone
New South Wales time is GMT +10:00, add one hour for Summertime from the last weekend in October to the first weekend in April.
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Travel
By air – daily and weekly flights from Sydney, Brisbane, Melbourne to main towns
By rail – daily Express Passenger Train from Sydney Central Station
By road – approximately 5-7 hours drive from Sydney or Brisbane via the New England Highway