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City in New South Wales, Australia
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Tamworth (population 43,000 in 2018) is a city in the New England region in New South Wales, Australia. Tamworth is nationally famous as the "Country Music Capital of Australia", annually hosting the Tamworth Country Music Festival in late January.
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Tamworth is sometimes called Australia's country music capital and this Golden Guitar is a memorial to Straya's country music.
Waler Memorial
The cast bronze statue of a Waler horse and an Australian Light Horse Trooper.
It is set high above the city. Its westward outlook allows for stunning sunset and evening views.
28 hectares of land comprising native gardens, ponds and a new Asian-inspired garden.There is a lookout in that gives stunning views across the area's agricultural land.
An 18-hole links-style par 72 golf course designed by Greg Norman and Bob Harrison. The layout features open terrain with minimal trees, extensive bunkering, and active water hazards. On-site facilities include a driving range, practice putting green, a pro shop, and a clubhouse with a restaurant.
An 18-hole par 70 course central to the city featuring tree-lined fairways, shallow bunkers, and water hazards on select holes. Open to the public daily with regular community and social competitions. Facilities include a pro shop, equipment hire, and a licensed clubhouse restaurant.
Tasty, good quality food. Specialising in burgers, roast meats, sandwiches, subs and hot filled spuds. Dine-in or take-away.
A budget-focused motel offering basic, air-conditioned rooms equipped with flat-screen televisions, small refrigerators, and open-air parking directly outside the units.
A low-scale budget motel featuring basic, air-conditioned rooms equipped with small refrigerators, microwaves, and flat-screen televisions. Guest amenities include communal laundry facilities, an outdoor barbecue area, and a basic garden space.
Traditional pub-style accommodation located on the upper floor of a historic city-centre hotel. Rooms are basic with shared or private amenities, positioned directly above a ground-floor bar and bistro.
A premium city-centre boutique property featuring contemporary hotel rooms and multi-bedroom suites. Amenities include complimentary Wi-Fi, executive workspace desks, and a licensed on-site bar and grill restaurant.
A 60-room motel offering a selection of standard and partially renovated rooms, an outdoor swimming pool, and a guest barbecue area. Features on-site casual dining at Restaurant 2ThirtySix, with select rooms offering private balconies looking toward the Moonbi Ranges.
All-ground-floor motel units set back from the main highway corridor. Rooms feature direct at-door parking configurations. Communal amenities include landscaped gardens, an outdoor swimming pool with a heated spa, and a half-court tennis layout.
A multi-story mid-scale hotel featuring 108 non-smoking rooms equipped with reverse-cycle air conditioning and Wi-Fi access. Property features an on-site commercial restaurant and guest bar.
An upscale 4.5-star hotel offering 52 rooms and suites equipped with flat-screen televisions, minibars, and digital safes. Amenities include an outdoor swimming pool, a fully equipped fitness centre, on-site dining options, and direct connection to the West Tamworth League Club entertainment complex.
A suburban motel offering air-conditioned configurations inclusive of basic kitchenettes, microwaves, and flat-screen televisions. Property amenities feature an open-air swimming pool, private parking, and pet-friendly room options.
A mid-scale highway motel providing rooms with flat-screen televisions, small refrigerators, and toaster facilities. Guests have access to an outdoor swimming pool, an open-air gazebo area with barbecue units, and an internal laundry.
An upscale 4.5-star motel layout offering modern executive configurations and multi-bedroom suites equipped with workspace desks and small appliances. Features an outdoor saltwater pool, a guest barbecue station, and an on-site commercial bar and grill restaurant.
A collection of 4.5-star premier serviced apartments positioned within the Hillvue precinct near local major sporting complexes. Features modern two- and three-bedroom layouts with fully integrated kitchens, specialized mobility-accessible designs, and pet-friendly options.
An upscale 5-star hotel and apartment complex providing luxury rooms, suites, and fully serviced residences. Features high-end amenities including an outdoor swimming pool, a fully equipped fitness centre, a sauna, and the award-winning Workshop Kitchen restaurant alongside the Coal Bunker Bar.
By car
The New England Highway (A15) runs inland between Newcastle and Brisbane via Tamworth. The road is mainly good quality, single carriageway - with regular overtaking lanes.
By train
NSW TrainLink trains connect Tamworth to Armidale and Sydney daily.
By plane
The airport is around 10 km from town. Too far to walk. There is a cycleway nearly all the way to the terminal.
The main mall along Peel Street can be walked on foot in about twenty minutes. The nice parks between the mall and the Peel River have pedestrian and cycle paths running through them.
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