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island was used as an animal quarantine area from 1880 until 1975. It has good views and
sandy beaches.
Tamworth
Tamworth is country music capital of Australia and can be found on the New England
Highway 400km Northwest of Sydney. Tamworth is the commercial centre of northern
New South Wales. Every January thousands of country and western fans flock to
Tamworth for the annual Australian Country Music Festival.
Australian Country Music Foundation Museum
Everything you need to know about the festival and awards can be found out here. The
exhibitions change and depict many aspects of the Country music phenomenon in
Australia. 93 Brisbane Street.
Calala Cottage
On the south side of the river is Calala Cottage at 142 Denison Street, This is the city’s
museum, in a house built for the mayor in 1875.
Fred Hillier Ceramics
If you are keen to see a dunny with a difference this gallery is well worth a visit. He
doesn't only create dunnies but they are his specialty along with other unique ceramic
works. Located 18km from Tamworth at Moonbi.
Golden Guitar
To the south of Tamworth beside the New England Highway is the Golden Guitar, a
replica of the award given at the annual Country Music Festival and is 12 metres high.
Behind the huge guitar is the Gallery of Stars, which are wax models of some of the
entertainers who have won this award.
Marsupial Park
Native animals roam in this bushland area. You can get up close to kangaroos, wallabies,
possums and a variety of birdlife. Oxley Park
Tamworth City Gallery
A great gallery to view Australian paintings. 201 Marcus Street.
Tenterfield
Tenterfield in the New England region of New South Wales is famous for Peter Allen’s
song ‘Tenterfield Saddler’ and where Sir Henry Parkes delivered the Federation speech in
1889.
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