Travel guide New England & North West

The Home and Leisure Show is the New England North West's ultimate lifestyle event.

The event showcases more than 100 products and services, attracting more than 10,000 visitors over two days. It is recognised as an important small business marketing promotion to develop, support and stimulate business activity in the region.

Special features include the New England North West Food and Wine Fair.. www.homeandleisure.com.au Read more

Fred Wimble was the first ink manufacturer in Australia and ran a highly successful printing supply business for nearly 70 years from 1867 to 1936. He was renowned as a wit and raconteur yet he never smiled in photographs.

Very much a nationalist he promoted Australian industry and protectionism always maintaining that Australian industry could match anything in the rest of the world. He even gave Australian names to type fonts (while using American and English designs). Hear curator of ... Read more

Come along and be part of a full week of fun and activities for the whole family. Some of the Events include - Communicator of the year debate and dinner, gem and craft show, Holy Trinity Caulfield cup race day, Poet's breakfast, Sapphire City Spurs Campdraft, Arts Society Competitive Exhibition, Show and Shine Car Show, National Transport Museum Doll Show, Sapphire City River Run, Inverell's Got Talent and Markets.The finale of the festival starts with the Festival Parade and continues into the evening with carnival rides, food, the great duck race, entertainment, Festival Queen and Princess crowning ceremony and a performance from special guests The Harmonators, concluding with a fireworks spectacular.For a full programme of events please contact Inverell Tourism on the contact detail... Read more

The Guyra Lamb and Potato Festival has a rich history having constantly evolved over 22 years. The annual event is held under the lovely shade of the kilometre long strip of magnificent Elm trees that line the New England Highway as you pass through Guyra. The Festival is frequented by over 40 specialty boutique stalls and features a Gazebo serving Lamb and Potato based meals. The object of the committee is to promote Guyra as a place to live and to showcase the industries of the region which today incorporates much more than lamb and potato as it did in the days of its inception. There will be musicians playing daily, shearing demonstrations, the ever popular rail trike rides to the rail museum, various car clubs and Guyra will also host the annual antique machinery display and swap meet ... Read more

Polocrosse action where horse and rider combine in a thrilling display of athletic ability of our nations finest. You'll see at close quarters, the clash of racquets, bounce of the ball, thunder of galloping hooves and horses that stop and turn in an instant.

All in a country setting among the huge river red gums of the Condamine River. A great family sport catering for all ages with junior, womens, open and masters competitions. Powered camping sites, excellent amenities, bar and ca... Read more

Taste Tamworth is a celebration of food, wine and style. Originating as an annual one-day event, the festival has grown to include a host of events running throughout April each year.

Two of the highlights are 'Feast' on a long lunch, where hundreds of locals and visitors enjoy a four course lunch seated at a long table running the length of Tamworth's main street, and 'Taste', a festival day in Tamworth's Bicentennial Park, offering the opportunity to taste and try the best of Tamworth'... Read more

Cotton Tours are seasonal from the end of March to June. The Australian Cotton Industry is one of Australia’s most dynamic agricultural industries, contributing more than AUD1.5 billion annually to the Australian economy. Be entertained and educated about the worlds most popular fibre at the modern and impressive Australian Cotton Centre. This unique tour showcases how the Australian Cotton Industry uses hi-tech interactive displays developed by Questacon to follow the path of cotton 'from field to fabric' including a 3D cinema in the back of a real Cotton Picker .Other tour options are available to Sawn Rocks, The Australia Telescopes, Bohena Olives, Namoi Valley Aquafarm, Yarrie Lake, Wee Waa, Cuttabr and Burren Junction. Anywhere! Anytime! Charters, Tours, Education and camping Tours... Read more

Now Tamworth has something else to sing about!  Famous for country and western music and the festival, which is held every January, Tamworth was voted Australia’s Tidiest Town of 2009 in the annual Keep Australia Beautiful Tidy Town Awards, part of the Sustainable Communities Awards along with the Clean Beaches and Sustainable Cities Awards. Long known for its devotion to country music and all that goes with it, Tamworth can now hang its hat on environmental sustainability as well.  Also winner of the national Community Action and Energy Innovation Award, the city has focussed squarely on litter reduction and energy savings with its ‘Don’t Waste Tamworth’ and ‘Ban the Bulb’ programs. In fact Tamworth can now boast that the majority of the ci... Read more

Best hosted accommodation: Anglea House Bed & Breakfast, NSW Liz is the host at Anglea House Bed & Breakfast and she knows the meaning of great country hospitality. The property was awarded the TakeABreak 2008 National Award for best-hosted accommodation and it is easy to see why. Located in the small town of Walcha, in the beautiful and productive New England Tablelands region of New South Wales, Anglea House Bed & Breakfast is a ‘home away from home.’ The serene national park surrounding the township is part of the Central Eastern Rainforest Reserve, a World Heritage area. Just over two hours drive inland from Port Macquarie, Walcha is a beautiful part of the world. Famed for its abundant trout fishing and the magnificent Aspley Falls, Walcha is an ideal pl... Read more

There are certain parts of the world we call “God’s own country” and this is one of them!  The beautiful Loomberah Valley lies south-east of Tamworth and is a region of rolling hills, wooded valleys and wonderful views wherever you look. And look no further than Montaray Cottage, 25 minutes from Tamworth and set high in the Loomberah Valley with panoramic views of the countryside.  200 metres from the homestead, this 4 star property offers so much that you will find it hard to drag yourself away to enjoy the surrounding attractions. The flexible accommodation can sleep up to 5 adults in the three bedrooms, but is also a perfect family-friendly option, with the main bedroom having a queen bed, the second a double and the third a single.  A portacot is also... Read more