Tamworth is known as Australia’s home of country music and I challenge anyone to visit without the obligatory photo with Tamworth’s 12m-high Golden Guitar.
Renown for it’s Festival, the New South Wales city of Tamworth houses a plethora of country music fans who are very proud of what they bring to the music genre and also the line-up of C&W stars who have performed in this typical Aussie town.
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The Australian Country Music Hall of Fame showcases the Industry and Tamworth’s part in it and features rotating displays of its extensive collection alongside the permanent Walk A Country Mile interactive exhibition. Here you’ll also find the Country Music Wax Museum and the National Guitar Museum.
The Tamworth Country Music Festival is a festival experience like no other! Unlike many others, the Festival is not gated so you don’t need to purchase a ticket to enjoy the music, performances and the “vibe”. From free shows every night in the park, to buskers, stalls, kids activities and street performers there is no end to the array of entertainment that Tamworth and the Festival offer up during the 10-day celebration. Choose from thousands of free and ticketed shows in the pubs, clubs and hotels around Tamworth which is in full Festival swing.
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Even if you don’t make it there for the Tamworth Country Music Festival or if country music isn’t really your thing, Tamworth also has an increasingly long list of other things to entertain and inspire.
Firstly, get your bearings with the best birds-eye view of Tamworth from Oxley Lookout. You can drive up the windy road or for some exercise walk up, the view is worth it.
Secondly, for some art and history, Tamworth Regional Gallery and the Powerstation Museum (for your next pub quiz, Tamworth was the first Australian city to have electric street lighting!) also for motorbike aficionados, the Powerhouse Motorcycle Museum houses a private collection of more than 50 motorcycles from the 50s, 60s, 70s and 80s.
Tamworth Marsupial Park & Adventure Playground has been named one of Australia’s best attractions for kids and is an awesome family experience and visit Searchandstay.com to sort out some family holiday accommodation, also walk in ancient footsteps and explore the Tamworth region through a Kamilaroi lens with Len Waters Cultural Tours. The more adventurous will fill their day with Tamworth & Kootingal Horse Riding Adventures and Tamworth Mountain Bike Park.
Tamworth boasts a happening food and drinks scene with a focus on fresh New England exceptional produce. Start with breakfast at Sonny’s Bakery, their baked goods are made fresh daily onsite this is undoubtedly the best place in Tamworth to grab your breakky.
Located right next door is the Pig and Tinderbox, where at midday it’s time for lunch and a gin & tonic. The Pig and Tinderbox have superb food as well as a striking facade and was formerly an old bank.
For a coffee or a good old-fashioned Milkshake for the kids, Inland Café will sort you out and if you’re spending the day on a horse (or in a gallery) you might want to grab some brunch before you go.
Deco Wine Bar and Restaurant is located in the beautifully restored Peel Street heritage wing of CH Boutique Hotel. Enjoy Deco’s al-fresco dining area, relax in the timber-paneled bar the perfect place to enjoy a pre-meal cocktail and catch up with friends.
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