What to do and see in Tamworth, New South Wales: The Best Budget-friendly Things to do

TKHRA is set on a 1,400 acre property Swampoak Station. A fully working cattle station that is located 27km east of Tamworth. We offer two hour trail rides as well as our authentic station tour that is is done in the comfort of our six seater CAN-AM defender with picturesque veiws of the Mulla Creek and Cockburn ranges.

In 1888, Tamworth became the first city in Australia to be lit by municipal electric street lighting. This important moment in national and local history is preserved at the Tamworth Powerstation Museum. Established in 1988, it is located on the site where the 1888 steam engines powered the street lighting system, and the 1907 Power Station / Municipal Electric Showroom building has been refurbished to display a range of unique exhibits. It is easy to overlook the important role electricity plays in our everyday lives. It has led to numerous developments in technology: from street lights and industrial machinery, to kitchen appliances and hair dryers. Tamworth Powerstation Museum is Australia’s only dedicated electrical museum. We invite you to join with us in exploring the history of electrical innovation.

The Powerhouse Motorcycle Museum in Tamworth, NSW is a must see for bike enthusiasts. The museum houses a private collection of over 50 motorcycles in pristine working order from the 50s, 60s, 70s & 80s. The collection of bikes includes Ducati, Triumph, Honda, Velocette, Laverda & an extremely rare limited edition F4 MV Agusta Series ORO. All motorcycles have been immaculately restored to concourse condition, plus there are some limited edition current models. Come & see one of the most unique & high quality displays of motorcycles in Australia. Fact profiles for each motorcycle are provided & the museum offers an extensive range of motorcycle souvenirs for sale. Our friendly attendants are on hand to assist with all enquiries. The Museum is open 9am to 5pm daily (closed Christmas Day) - $8 adult, $6 pensioner, $4 child, $16 family & includes complimentary tea/coffee. The Museum is the proud recipient of a 2019 Trip Advisor Certificate of Excellence.

The Marsupial Park is a native animal experience unlike any other in NSW, the 14-hectare park has free entry. Children can get close to kangaroos, wallabies, cockatoos and emus, spot the species in the free-flight aviary and hand feed the Indian peacocks. Within the Marsupial Park is the community-built Adventure Playground which has two distinct areas: one for under-5s and another for over-5s. It encourages children to use their fine and gross motor-skills – and of course, their imagination. There are barbecue facilities and bathrooms.

Located in Tamworth, 2 km from the CBD, at top of White Street, Oxley Scenic Lookout has views of the city of Tamworth and Peel River Valley. It has toilet and picnic facilities and is accessible from 7:00am to 10:00pm daily.

Bicentennial Park boasts a rich program of events with numerous events every year ranging from Fiesta La Peel to the Country Music Festival. The Parks free events provide entertainment for all ages. In addition to the events that animate the park, it's various types of facilities encourage all kinds of activities which brings local residents and visitors to Bicentennial Park.

Located in the Country Music Capital, the Big Golden Guitar stands prominently on the New England Highway on the southern approach to Tamworth. With easy parking options for travellers in all vehicles from motorbikes and cars through to caravans and RVs, it's the perfect stop-off on your visit. The Big Golden Guitar is an Australian and Tamworth icon, which has been visited and photographed by literally hundreds of thousands of people, has featured in many film and TV documentaries and has served as a backdrop for a number of TV commercials. It was officially opened by country music star Slim Dusty and Mr Paul Crombie, General Manager of Tourism NSW, on January 25th 1988. It is a tribute to Tamworth’s rich country music heritage and international reputation as the heart of Australian country music, and is a replica of the famous Golden Guitar Award presented to artists at the annual Country Music Awards of Australia, the Toyota Golden Guitar Awards.