Things to Do in Tamworth

A self-guided walking trail past 40 heritage-listed buildings in the town centre, marked by brass plaques.

🕐 Open 24 hours (best done daylight)

💡 Pick up the free map from the visitor centre on the main street—it points out the best spots and shortens the route to about 45 minutes.

Free museum in the town’s original power station, showcasing Tamworth's claim as Australia's first city with electric street lighting in 1888.

🕐 Mon-Fri 9am-4pm, Sat 10am-2pm, Sun closed

💡 Kids love the interactive lights display. Takes about an hour. Ask staff to switch on the vintage light show.

A museum housed in the original 1920s power station, documenting Tamworth's claim as the 'First City of Light' in Australia (the first town to have electric street lighting in 1888).

🕐 Tue to Fri 10am–2pm, Sat 10am–1pm (closed Sun–Mon)

💡 Ask staff to demonstrate the working steam engine and the replica of the original electric street lamp—both are hands-on and fascinating.

A public art gallery with rotating exhibitions featuring Australian and regional artists, housed in a historic building.

🕐 Mon-Fri 10am-5pm, Sat 10am-2pm, Sun closed

💡 Check their website for free weekend workshops for kids and adults—first Saturday of most months.

A small public gallery showing rotating exhibitions of regional contemporary art, plus a permanent collection of works on paper. The building itself is a restored 1888 bank.

🕐 Tue-Fri 10am-5pm, Sat-Sun 10am-2pm, closed Mon

💡 Free guided tour at 11am on Saturdays — ask about the vault room, which is now a tiny gallery space.

Free rotating exhibitions of Australian art and local history. Compact gallery in a heritage building.

🕐 Mon-Fri 10am-5pm, Sat 10am-2pm, Sun closed

💡 Check their website for free artist talks or workshops on weekends. Allow 45 mins.

A public art gallery with rotating exhibitions of contemporary and historical works, plus a permanent collection of Australian art.

🕐 Mon to Fri 10am–5pm, Sat 10am–4pm, Sun 1pm–4pm

💡 Check the gallery's website for free artist talks or family workshops most Saturdays; they're often overlooked by tourists.

Public art gallery showing a rotating program of exhibitions from local and national artists. Small but well-curated space with a focus on contemporary Australian work.

🕐 Tue–Fri 10am–5pm, Sat 10am–2pm, closed Sun–Mon

💡 Check their website for free artist talks and opening nights—often include a glass of wine. The gallery shop sells affordable prints by local artists.

Public art gallery in the city centre, rotating exhibitions of local and national works, plus a permanent collection of ceramics and prints.

🕐 Mon-Fri 10am-5pm, Sat 10am-2pm, Sun closed

💡 Check their website for free artist talks and family drop-in sessions on Saturday mornings.

Iconic 12-metre-high golden guitar sculpture at the tourist centre. Good spot for a photo stop; adjacent complex has a souvenir shop and café.

🕐 Visitor centre open daily 9am-5pm; landmark accessible 24 hours

💡 Come early to avoid tour bus crowds. The tourist centre inside has free maps and brochures for other low-cost activities.

Panoramic views over Tamworth and the Peel River valley from a rocky outcrop. Short walk from the car park.

🕐 Open 24 hours, daylight recommended

💡 Go around sunset for good light and fewer people. Bring water in summer; no shade up top.

A hilltop park with a 360-degree view of the city, the Peel River, and the distant Liverpool Ranges. Good walking paths and benches.

🕐 Open 24 hours

💡 Sunset is magic — bring a camp chair and a thermos. The path up from Brisbane Street is steep but short.

Large green space with walking tracks, a playground, and the Tamworth Marsupial Park (free entry). Good for a picnic.

🕐 Park open 24 hours; Marsupial Park 8am-5pm daily

💡 Park near the Marsupial Park entrance to see kangaroos and emus up close. Best visited early morning when animals are active.

A hilltop park with panoramic views over Tamworth and the Peel River valley. Good for a quick walk or picnic.

🕐 Open 24 hours

💡 Visit at sunset for the best light, and bring mosquito repellent in summer. The path is steep but short.

Modern, inclusive playground with giant play equipment, flying fox, and shaded seating. Popular with local families.

🕐 Open 24 hours, best daylight

💡 Go early (before 9am) or after 4pm to avoid the heat and crowds. Free BBQ facilities nearby.

A flat, sealed 3km loop along the Peel River, starting at the Bicentennial Park. Good for a quick stroll, bike ride, or spotting waterbirds.

🕐 Open 24 hours

💡 Park at Bicentennial Park carpark — best early morning for birdlife. Take the spur off to the old weir for a cooler spot in summer.

Elevated viewing platform offering panoramic views over the city and Peel River valley. Accessible via a short uphill walk from the end of Scarcity Street.

🕐 Open 24 hours

💡 Go at sunset for the best light and fewer crowds. Bring water — there's no shade at the top.

Large free park with a walk-through enclosure for kangaroos and wallabies, plus emus, peacocks and native birds. Also has a playground, BBQ areas and a small lake with ducks.

🕐 Daily 6am–6pm

💡 Bring a bag of carrots (pre-cut) for the roos—they’re used to being fed. Go before 10am or after 4pm when the animals are most active. No entry fee, but donations welcome.

A small museum in the old municipal electricity building, tracing Tamworth's claim as the country music capital and its electrical heritage.

🕐 Mon-Fri 10am-3pm, Sat 10am-2pm, Sun closed

💡 Don't miss the interactive sound booth where you can record a country song—free and surprisingly fun.

The original Tamworth power station, now a museum with hands-on displays on local history, electricity, and communication. Look for the vintage phones and the interactive lightning machine.

🕐 Tue-Fri 10am-4pm, Sat 10am-2pm, closed Sun-Mon

💡 Best on a school day — quieter. Check their Facebook page for free workshop days or pop-in sessions.