Tamworth

　　Tamworth is a small city in the New England region of New South Wales, Australia, located between the major cities of Brisbane and Sydney. The city is known as the “First City of Lights,” having become the first in Australia to use electric street lighting in 1888.

　　Tamworth is famed as the “Country Music Capital of Australia.” Every late January, it hosts the Tamworth Country Music Festival, the second-largest country music festival in the world. The “Golden Guitar” trophy is the symbol of the festival and a renowned tourist attraction. The city offers numerous parks for recreation and leisure, providing residents with fresh air. Noteworthy parks include the Bicentennial Park and the Tamworth Regional Botanic Gardens. The latter, established in 1995, spans 28 hectares and features native flora as well as plants from Australia and around the world.

　　The Tamworth Power Station Museum and the Australian Motorcycle Museum are among the city’s most distinctive museums. The motorcycle museum houses over 50 motorcycles from 1950 to 1980, featuring brands such as Ducati, Victory, Honda, and Velocette.

　　Tamworth Reason to visit: Renowned as Australia’s “Country Music Capital” Continent: Oceania Country/Region: Australia State/Province: New South Wales City: Tamworth