Tamworth

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More than just the Australian Capital of Country Music, Tamworth has a relaxed rural ambience, casual cosmopolitan lifestyle and a wealth of attractions to satisfy all interests.

Welcoming more than 50,000 visitors each January: Tamworth is located on the New England Highway in north-west NSW, about half-way between Sydney and the Gold Coast/Brisbane region.

With over 50 motels, hotels, B & Bs, farm stays and caravan parks to choose from, its a great stopover on your way through and an even better place to base yourself for a few days.

Tamworth has many excellent sporting facilities such as 2 golf courses and various lawn bowling clubs, as well as award winning restaurants, licensed clubs, and unique specialty stores.

Landmarks and buildings such as the Old Railway Station, Brittens Brewery and Moonbi School act as mini-museums for the towns 150 years of history. Tamworth Regional Botanic Gardens are a lovely viewpoint for the sunset.

Aboriginal legend states that Tamworth is a meeting place - and people meet here for every reason - major sporting, equine, musical and trade exhibitions are all part of Tamworths year-round attraction.

• Munro's Mill
• Lake Keepit
• Tamworth City Gallery
• Weswal Gallery
• Sporting facilities
• Tamworth Regional Conservatorium of Music
• Australian Country Music Foundation Museum
• Walk A Country Mile Interpretative Centre
• Hands of Fame
• Roll of Renown
• Tamworth Entertainment Centre
• The Big Golden Guitar Tourist Centre
• Gallery of Stars