3 Best Landmarks in Tamworth

“The Big Golden Guitar was officially opened by the legendary Slim Dusty and Mr. Paul Crombie (General Manager of Tourism NSW) on 25 January 1988 and it is a replica of the famous Golden Guitar Award and a symbol of the world-renowned annual Tamworth Country Music Festival. A must-see attraction during your visit to Tamworth is the Golden Guitar, which is accessible 24 hours a day and is lit at night for the obligatory photograph. Standing 12 meters tall and weighing half a ton, this Australian icon is one of the region’s most recognized attractions. The Big Golden Guitar was constructed using fibreglass and wood, with steel reinforcement, although it has no strings. This massive outdoor sculpture marks the location of a country music and gift shop, which features an attached coffee café.”

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“Australian Country Music Hall of Fame is a guitar-shaped facility that showcases concert outfits worn by famous musicians, along with awards and other memorabilia. Australian Country Music Hall of Fame features an unmatched collection of items from Australian country music artists and highlights Tamworth’s rich musical history through the Walk a Country Mile exhibition. Australian Country Music Hall of Fame regularly rotates and updates its displays, focusing on the performers and their stories, including little-known aspects of their private lives. Each exhibit tells a unique story, featuring many stage outfits, musical instruments, a glockenspiel, handmade leather items, and bush works from Gordon Parsons and Rodney Walker's band festival ensemble. Current displays include artifacts from The Blanch Family (Arthur, Berice, and Jewel) and their Boomerang guitar. Children under 12 receive free admission, provided they are accompanied by a paying adult.”

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“Tamworth War Memorial Town Hall was founded in 1920 and was designed as a memorial to commemorate the soldiers and war workers from Tamworth and the surrounding district who served in World War One. Tamworth War Memorial Town Hall is located in the heart of the CBD and features a large proscenium stage, three dressing rooms, and a unique gallery that can accommodate up to 220 people in a theatre-style setting. In early 1948, Tamworth took full responsibility for all Legacy activities in the region, encompassing areas such as Gunnedah, Quirindi, Werris Creek, Wallabadah, Manilla, Barraba, Narrabri, and Boggabri. The Town Hall is fully air-conditioned and equipped with in-house kitchen facilities, making it a versatile venue for various events, including conferences, concerts, career expos, antique shows, and weddings.”

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