Hotels in Tamworth, Australia

A little about Tamworth...

Tamworth is a city in the New England region of New South Wales, Australia. Straddling the Peel River, Tamworth with an urban population of 42,499 people is the major regional centre for southern New England and the seat of Tamworth Regional Council. As the seat of the Tamworth Regional Council the city provides services for an area population of 55,063. The city is located midway between Brisbane and Sydney the two largest cities on the Australian east coast.

Tamworth is nationally famous as the "Country Music Capital of Australia", annually hosting the Tamworth Country Music Festival in late January. The Festival is held over a period of 10 days during January, and is the second biggest country music festival in the world. The festival has many times been counted among the world's top ten music festivals.

The 10 day festival culminates in the Golden Guitar Awards - the most prestigious award that an Australian Country Music artist can win for their music. In honor of its country music Tamworth is home to the 'Big Golden Guitar', the wax museum and the hands of fame park of successful country music artists.

The city is recognised as the "National Equine Capital of Australia" because of the high volume of equine events held in the city and the construction of the World Class National Equine and Livestock Events Centre. The city additionally is known as the "City of Lights", being the first place in the Southern Hemisphere to utilise electric street lights.

Tamworth is the largest and main retail centre for the New England and North West Slopes regions of New South Wales.

Peel St is the major retail and shopping area of Tamworth and is located in the Tamworth Central Business District. There are approximately a few hundred shops in the main street, as well as restaurants, street cafés and banks. These include a large Target (formally Grace Bros.), ANZ, Commonwealth, Westpac & St George Banks, and many more.

Shopping Centres- There are many shopping located in Tamworth, with the majority being located in the Tamworth Central Business District however many are also located in various neighborhoods. Shopping Centres include:

Tamworth City Plaza - Is located in the Tamworth Central Business District (CBD) with 42 shops including Coles, Kmart, Liquor Land, fresh food shops, retail shops, services and a food court.

Tamworth Shopping World - Located in West Tamworth along Bridge st, Tamworth Shopping World with over 50 specialty shops, including a food court and anchored by Woolworths, BIG W, Woolworths's Liquor, The Reject Shop and Australia Post.

Centrepoint Shopping Centre - The shopping centre will link up with the current small Centrepoint Arcade through which access to Peel St will be and the entire centre will be known as Centrepoint Shopping Centre. Franklins supermarket will open in the centre as well as 5 cinemas & a performing arts centre/theatre that also doubles as a cinema, 6 restaurants, food court & 40 specialty shops.

Northgate Shopping Centre - Situated in North Tamworth Bi-Lo is located inside the centre as well as 18 specialty shops. The centre is now under redevlopment with the supermarket being enlarged, which will change operation from Bi-Lo to Coles, and the inclusion of more specialty shops in the centre.

Southgate Shopping Centre - Situated in South Tamworth Bi-Lo is located inside the centre as well as other speciality shops. The centre was the first mall to be built in Tamworth and an Australian post store is located in centre.

Tamworth Arcade - is located in the Tamworth Central Business District with entrances from Peel St, and Kable Avenue. It is known for its quality shops and settings.

Tamworth Homespace - is located out at the Longyard. It is a bulk goods complex. Stores include The Good Guys, SleepCity, Furniture1, Everyday Living, Pet Goods Direct, Custom cupboards, Pharmacy Warehouse and Custom Pine. It also contains two large gyms (Beach House Fitness & Inspirations) and also Outback Jacks Bar & Grill, a family restaurant.

Calala Court shopping complex - is located in Calala and was opened in 2007. It has 10 specialty shops and an IGA supermarket. Other shopping complexes in Tamworth include Robert St Shopping Centre, and the Longyard Homemakers centre.

Education: The New England Institute of TAFE's biggest campus, the Tamworth TAFE Campus is located in the city; as well as an access centre for the University of New England. There are additionally many public and non-governmental schools in Tamworth and as well as an adult education centre.