All roads lead to Tamworth in January for the annual Tamworth Country Music Festival, one of Australia’s best celebrated events.  It’s a “must do” event, the largest music festival in the Southern Hemisphere and one of the top 10 in the world.  We have accommodation in the centre of Tamworth for 30 lucky people – so be quick!  The variety of country music is endless during the festival with over 2 200 events and 4 000 different performances or ‘gigs” in 80 different venues!  There are over 600 buskers in Peel Street alone, providing a diverse range of entertainment each day – it’s no wonder Tamworth attracts over 50 000 visitors.  The event is nationally acknowledged as a hallmark event with a wide range of musical genres, all housed comfortably under the very exceptional umbrella that is called Country Music.  Join us on our tour to Tamworth – the Country Music Capital of Australia

Day 1 (LD): Wagga Wagga to Tamworth – Thursday, 22^nd January 2026

Welcome to our very special 5-day tour to Tamworth for the 2026 Country Music Festival. Once the coach is loaded, we’re ready to go.  We express through to Tamworth stopping in Forbes for morning tea then lunch at Dubbo RSL. On arrival late afternoon we check into our city centre accommodation – our base for the next 4 nights, so relax and make yourself comfortable ready for the best country music Australia has to offer.

Lunch at Dubbo RSL | Dinner in motel

Sanctuary Inn Tamworth | 4 nights

Day 2 (BD): Exploring Tamworth – Friday, 23^rd January 2026

Following a hearty breakfast this morning we will visit the Tamworth Country Music Hall of Fame for a guided tour which showcases the country music story in Tamworth. From the welcome introduction, by multi-award-winning actor and Australian icon Jack Thompson, we will experience fascinating exhibits, audio visual presentations and an amazing display of memorabilia. Living history is presented from some of Australia’s legendary country music artists such as Tex Morton and Slim Dusty, through to contemporary memorabilia from ‘new stars’ Keith Urban and Kasey Chambers.  Many of Australia’s major country music stars, past and present, are represented in the displays and many have supplied their own special souvenirs and keepsakes to make this exhibition a very special experience. Next, we head off on an orientation tour of Tamworth, including a visit to the Oxley Scenic Lookout, which provides a spectacular view over Tamworth. Following this, we head back into town in time for you to find some lunch and head out into the Country Music Festival to take in some of the amazing free shows or head off to a show that you have booked for yourself.

Breakfast & Dinner in motel | Lunch at own arrangement

Day 3 (BD): Country Music Festival & Parade – Saturday, 24^th January 2026

Today we experience the Country Music Festival and all its regalia. The Parade through the city centre attracts one of the largest crowds of the festival so it is best to be in place early to get a good view.  We will be ready at 9am to watch approximately 70 floats, bands and equine groups make their way through Tamworth’s CBD.  Bring your hat, sunscreen and camera. The remainder of the day is free to enjoy the performances throughout the city centre. Tamworth is unique at this time of the year with its easy-going camaraderie, echoing such phrases as “G’day mate and “where are you from”?  The friendly atmosphere is obvious through its concerts and shows, its buskers, its folding chairs, big hats and eskies.  Enjoy the day before dinner back at the motel. As an optional extra tonight, tickets can be purchased to attend the Golden Guitar Awards Night. This event is much more than the presentation of the coveted Golden Guitars – it’s a fast-paced concert that’s a night of non-stop entertainment and special magic moments you won’t see anywhere else.

Breakfast & Dinner in motel | Lunch at own arrangement

Day 4 (BLD): Tamworth to Nundle – Sunday, 25^th January 2026

This morning after breakfast we join the coach for some local touring.  We head via Dungowan to Nundle where we visit the Nundle Woolen Mill.  The mill backs onto Oakenville Creek, where miners panned for gold more than 100 years ago. It stands as an attractive Woolen Mill and store, evoking the ambiance of a century-old factory. The Mill exterior is a composition of natural hues, while the interior is an explosion of color – 8 ply, 12 ply and 20 ply yarn, spun and dyed in an extensive range of fashionable colors. Sleek display cabinets are filled with brilliant balls and hanks of wool, enticing experienced and novice knitters alike to begin a new project. The Nundle Woolen Mill Shop opens onto an observation deck where today we join a tour to view the day’s tasks, be it opening and picking bales of wool, spinning, twisting, or dyeing yarn.  After our tour there is time to browse through the shop before lunch at the historic Peel Inn before we return to Tamworth.  Today is the last day of the festival so this is our final chance to enjoy the festival atmosphere.  Once again, we enjoy dinner at our accommodation.

Breakfast & Dinner in motel | Lunch at Peel Inn

Day 5 (BL): Tamworth to Wagga Wagga – Monday, 26^th January 2026

After breakfast we load up the coach and farewell our hosts before our journey back to Wagga Wagga. Along the way we will stop for morning tea in Coolah, then enjoy lunch in Dubbo again before continuing to Wagga. Arriving back in town, we bid you farewell and thank you for your part in another excellent Priest’s tour.

Breakfast in motel | Lunch at Dubbo RSL

Tour Cost (GST Inclusive)

$2850 per person (Twin/Double Share)

$1240 single Supplement

Optional Extra:  Golden Guitar Awards Night

Tickets – Gold Adult Cost: $150 inc. GST per person

Note:  these tickets are not refundable once purchased.

Please inform on booking if you require a ticket to the Golden Guitar Awards Event.

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