What's On in Tamworth

What's on in Tamworth


Tamworth, is renowned throughout Australian and Worldwide as the Country music capital of Australia. Tamworth is located in the New England and North West Region of New South Wales, on the banks of the Peel River, at the junction of the New England and Oxley Highways about 415 km north-west of Sydney. Tamworth hosts the famous Tamworth Country Music Festival in late January each year. Tamworth also services the farming communities in the surrounding district which is focused on wool, sheep, beef cattle, wheat, seed and oil crops, dairy products, poultry, eggs, lucerne and honey. There are several world-famous beef cattle, horse and sheep studs in the district as well as a large dairy factory, flour mill and abattoir. The district also has a range of wineries and various light-industrial enterprises. Tamworth is also the base for a number of famous agricultural schools. Tamworth has a wonderful array of attractions, entertainment facilities, events and tourist facilities which include: # Boating, Camping and Fishing at Lake Keepit # Bushwalking along the Heritage Trail and strolling through the Hands of Fame Park # Bushwalking and nature appreciation tours along the scenic Kamilaroi Walking Track # Joining the renowned Country Music Festival in January # Visiting the Hats Off to Country Festival held in July # Watching the National Professional Rodeo held in Tamworth in January # Visiting the Powerhouse Motorcycle Museum, The 12 m high Golden Guitar on the outskirts of the town and the fascinating Gallery of Stars Wax Museum.


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