Tamworth
Must do
Surrounding country towns, such as Nundle and Kootingal, are charming and Lake Keepit, not too far away, is great for camping and fishing for golden perch.
About Tamworth
The country music capital of Australia is 420 km west of Sydney. Tamworth is a welcoming country city and flourishing commercial centre for the region. It hosts one of the world's biggest events, the annual ten-day Country Music Festival. At any time of the year, you can walk the Heritage Trail and uncover Tamworth's historic buildings or boot-scoot through the Hands of Fame Park, which contains the handprints of about 200 country music stars. The mighty 12-metre-high Golden Guitar in town is a highlight for most visitors. Check out the memorabilia at the Big Golden Guitar Tourist Centre.
Don't miss the National Professional Rodeo in January and Hats Off to Country Festival in July.
Before you travel, find out about road conditions that may be affected by local flooding in this area.
Events
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- May
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Wednesday 30 May to Sunday 10 June 2012 NCHA Tamarang Futurity
The annual NCHA Tamarang Futurity is the richest three year old horse performance event in Australia with prize money of ...
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- June
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Until Sunday 10 June 2012 NCHA Tamarang Futurity
The annual NCHA Tamarang Futurity is the richest three year old horse performance event in Australia with prize money of ...
Gallery
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Tamworth Country Music Festival
Crowds in the streets of Tamworth for the Country Music Festival
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Country music memorabilia
Australian Country Music Hall of Fame, Image Tamworth Tourism
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Big Golden Guitar
Big Golden Guitar, Tamworth
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Tamworth
View across Tamworth. Image Tourism Tamworth
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