Tamworth is just under an hour from Nundle. Check out the country
music memorabilia at the Big Golden Guitar Tourist Centre. The
rich cultural scene extends to the Tamworth Regional Gallery. You
can visit historic towns on scenic drives in the pretty
countryside and enjoy bushwalking, fishing, horseriding and
paragliding in the great outdoors.
The iconic Tamworth Country Music Festival is in January and
attracts star performers from around the world and tens of
thousands of fans to vibrant Tamworth, the heart of the region.
The largest music festival in the southern hemisphere, this events
has attracted over 700 artists featured in 2,800 scheduled events
across 120 venues.
The kids will be thrilled getting up close to kangaroos, wallabies
and other friendly animals at the Tamworth Marsupial Park and
Adventure Playground. Another fun spot for the kids is the
Tamworth Regional Playground, where there are flying foxes, a
skywalk, a bike track and a cooling splash pad.
With green pastures and fertile soils, the Tamworth region grows
bountiful produce. Treat yourself to delectable experiences,
including a fine range of restaurants. The annual 10-day Taste
Tamworth Festival in April celebrates the region’s fresh produce,
cool-climate wines and other delights.
You can explore more historic towns such as Werris Creek, Gunnedah
and Uralla on scenic drives in the undulating countryside.