COUNTRY CHARM EVERY RVERS NEEDS TO VISIT AUSTRALIA ’ S COUNTRY MUSIC CAPITAL AT LEAST ONCE IN THEIR LIVES …
The Tamworth region of New South Wales boasts some of the most spectacular countryside in Australia . Rightfully so , Tamworth is most famous as being the heart of Australian country music . Our week in this region uncovered a little-known secret that also offers rich history , incredible artworks , genuine storytellers and authentic country charm .
1 . BIG GUITAR AND MUSEUM
Nothing screams ‘ Australia ’ s Capital of Country Music ’ quite like the Big Golden Guitar ! One of the most photographed landmarks in Australia , at 12m high and weighing 500kg , the real treasures are found inside , including the region ’ s visitor information centre , Strings N ’ Beans Café , Gallery of the Stars Wax Museum , and the recently opened National Guitar Museum that showcases over 45 guitars from the most famous music icons across the globe .
2 . POWER STATION MUSEUM
The only dedicated electricity museum in Australia , Tamworth ’ s Power Station Museum shares the fascinating history of how this town became the first municipality in Australia to have electric street lighting , 15 years before Sydney . Staffed by passionate volunteers , the museum reveals a wonderful timeline of electricity and the appliances that have been created over the decades to benefit from this remarkable invention .
3 . BARRABA SILO ART
A recent addition to the incredible Australian Silo Art Trail , the Water Diviner by Sydney artist Fintan Magee took only four weeks and an astonishing 280L of paint to complete ! The Silo Art Trail includes over 120 epic artworks across Australia , including towering silos , water towers and , more recently , street art towns , and has become a popular pilgrimage for art-lovers and road-trippers alike .
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