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Cradled in the rich black soil flats of the Peel River Valley at the
southern foot of the New England Tableland, Tamworth is a prosperous
rural city and the heartland of Australian country music. The city,
400km north-west of Sydney, has been hosting the Australian Country
Music Festival in January since 1973. The city’s population doubles
to more than 60,000 when aficionados from across the land gather for
a 10-day hoe-down which culminates with the Golden Guitar Awards.
It's perhaps inevitable that many of the city's attractions are
steeped in its country music roots. The Country Music Hands Of Fame
Cornerstone is a tribute to outstanding performers in Australian
country music and more hand prints are added as part of the annual
festival.
Australian Country Music Foundation Museum has displays relating to
the history of Tamworth and Australian country music.
On the New England Highway on the southern approach to Tamworth
stands the Big Golden Guitar, a replica of the rather smaller ones
awarded each year. The complex houses the Country Music "The Gallery
of Stars" Wax Museum, together with a cafe and shop.
But while the twang of guitars is never stilled on the city’s
airwaves, there is much more to Tamworth.
Bargain Wheels for car rental Tamworth.
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