Tamworth
When travelling through the New England, make the time to stay a little longer at the Tamworth Golden Guitar Motor Inn where you'll be close to a range of attractions and places to visit.
Tamworth enjoys city living with the benefits of country style. The city of Tamworth is a modern, vibrant centre boasting a rich history and culture. Tamworth regularly hosts major cultural, social, educational and sporting events, carnivals and festivals for people around Australia and the world.
The Country Music Capital of Australia
Foremost, Tamworth is the Country Music Capital of Australia with the annual Country Music Festival and Golden Guitar Awards every January. This event alone attracts in excess of 50,000 visitors from all over the world. Tamworth itself has a number of interesting country music tributes such as the Golden Guitar (right next to our motel), the Hands of Fame Park, bronze busts, wax museums and much more.
NOTE: Remember to book early for January's Country Music Festival
Tamworth is also a popular gateway to the Outback. Wide open space, big skies and fresh air. There's a host of scenic drives and locations to appreciate the natural beauty of this region of Australia.
The New England region is an important agricultural producer. Tamworth is at the heart of this huge farming region of NSW.
As a major regional capital, Tamworth is the centre of business and learning for the regional population.