Tamworth City Guide
Tamworth is a small inland country town in northwest New South Wales - but its size is small in comparison to its appeal!
A friendly, laid back atmosphere awaits every visitor, and the small-town charm is a welcome change from the congested cityscapes. Visit Tamworth to eat and shop, explore museums and family-friendly parks, and delve into Australia's country music scene.
Tamworth is Australia's country music capital. Visit the Country Collection on New England Highway. You'll find a 12-metre high Golden Guitar and wax figures of Australia's most famous country stars.
Stop in the town of Manilla for a truly daring experience. This area is Australia's premier site for hang gliding and paragliding.
Try fossicking in Nundle - near the Peel River or Hanging Rock. You might find precious treasures like sapphire, crystal or gold. Learn about the gold rush era at the Mount Misery Underground Goldmine and Gold Museum.
Stop by in January - around Australia Day - for the 10-day Tamworth Country Music Festival. It's the largest country music festival in the Southern Hemisphere! Watch your favourite country music stars perform their biggest hits and attend the Australian Country Music Awards to see which artists take home Australia's Golden Guitar Trophy.
Take a short seven minute drive North of Tamworth for a little rest and relaxation at Austin Tourist Park. Pitch a tent, find a caravan site, or book a cabin and stay with the kids. There's a swimming pool and a wading pool for the little ones to enjoy while parents relax in this calm, rural setting.
Tamworth offers its fair share of motels, hotels, farm stays, bed & breakfasts, and caravan parks. You'll find a nice selection of reasonably-priced rooms along Goonoo Goonoo Road.
Try Carthage Street or Calala Lane for a more secluded hideaway. You'll find cosy bungalows and cottages scattered about just outside Tamworth's CBD.