The Australian Country Music Hall of Fame in Tamworth offers an intimate look at the stories behind Australia’s country music legends—not just the stars, but the songwriters, pioneers, and regional characters who shaped the sound.
The gravel bars and riverbanks of the Peel River near Tamworth hide a secret: sapphires, in shades of blue, green, and gold. Here’s how to try your luck at Peel River fossicking.
Lake Keepit, 45 minutes from Tamworth, is home to one of the world’s premier gliding clubs. Here’s how to spend a weekend soaring (or watching) above the New England high country.
That iconic Big Golden Guitar Tamworth photo stop? Most visitors rush through in five minutes and miss the best angles, the quietest times, and the surprising stories inside the Golden Guitar Tourist Centre.
Warrabah National Park offers some of the New England region’s most dramatic paddling, where the Namoi River carves through granite gorges and tumbles over boulder gardens just an hour from Tamworth.
The Tamworth Toyota Country Music Festival draws tens of thousands of visitors every January, and securing the right accommodation can make or break your experience. Here’s your practical guide to camping and caravan parks that put you close to the action.
The five-hour drive from Sydney to Tamworth along the New England Highway is more than just transport—it’s your first taste of the region’s character, with roadside stops and changing landscapes that make the journey part of the adventure.
Most visitors time their Tamworth country music weekend around January’s massive festival, but Australia’s country music capital rewards year-round exploration with museums, live venues, and landmarks that tell the story of the genre every day of the year.
Tamworth Marsupial Park is a free-entry wildlife park where toddlers can hand-feed peacocks, meet kangaroos at eye level, and explore an adventure playground—all without the overwhelming crowds or entry fees of larger zoos.
The Asian garden section of Tamworth Regional Botanic Garden hides some of the most peaceful picnic spots in the New England region—shaded tables tucked between bamboo groves and water features where you can spread out lunch without the crowds.
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