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Daine Cooper, General Manager
- Daine Cooper, General Manager
tip Local Tip

When you stay Rydges, you stay local, and there’s nothing quite like a truly local experience.

Nothing beats a tasty craft beer especially when it’s from the region you’re visiting! My local tip is to try a Tasting Paddle of locally brewed craft beers at The Welder’s Dog bar in Tamworth. The bar offers a full self-serve, food fridge & all the platter items you could dream of – and even better, all locally sourced & produced.

Be sure to tag us on social media @rydgeshotels to share your local experiences with us.

- Daine Cooper, General Manager

Whether you’re staying with us for business or pleasure, there’s always lots of things to do in Tamworth. The top Tamworth attraction is the Tamworth Country Music Festival. Running every year, it’s one of the top 10 music festivals in the world and the largest in Australia. If you are visiting the area in January this year, make sure you add this to your calendar.

If you’re a fan of country music, you can also visit the Hands of Fame park, only 5 minutes from the hotel, to check out generations of country music star’s handprints set in concrete. We’re also only 10 minutes from Tamworth’s Big Golden Guitar.

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Hats off to Country Festival

Tamworth’s cool mid year festival, Hats off to Country is back from 17 – 20 July 2025. What began as a concert in June 2000,…

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Len Waters Aboriginal Cultural Tours

Len Waters is a Kamilaroi man with a passion for sharing his culture. Skilled at communicating his deep sense of connection to Country & culture…

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Barraba Silo Art

You may have seen pictures of Barraba Silo Art’s ‘The Water Diviner’, but nothing compares to the 40m high real thing! The delightful town of…

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Nundle Woollen Mill

Nundle Woollen Mill is a must-see attraction for travellers visiting Nundle, located just 60 kilometres from Tamworth. Nundle Woollen Mill is one of the last…

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Tamworth Regional Astronomy and Science Centre

Visit the region’s new astronomy and science complex with extensive displays of meteorites, minerals, megafauna, astronomical images and a multi-function auditorium for live presentations for…

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Tamworth and Kootingal Horse Riding Adventures

Tamworth and Kootingal Horse Riding Adventures is a fully working cattle station located just 27 kilometres east of Tamworth. Offering two-hour trail rides departing three…

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Tamworth Regional Skate Park

The Tamworth Regional Skate Park is a state-of-the-art facility unique in the New England North West catering to all abilities. Located at the northern end…

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The Australian Equine & Livestock Events Centre

The Australian Equine and Livestock Events Centre (AELEC) is the most unique livestock events complex in Australia. AELEC attracts about 7,000 competitors, 9,000 horses and…

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National Guitar Museum

Established in 2019, the National Guitar Museum salutes and celebrates the instrument and those who make it sing. And seriously is there a more appropriate…

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Tamworth Powerstation Museum

In 1888, Tamworth became the first city in Australia to be lit by municipal electric street lighting. This important moment in national and local history…

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Oxley Scenic Lookout

Oxley Scenic Lookout is a highlight of any visit to Tamworth. Follow Tamworth’s jacaranda-lined White Street to the very top, where you’ll reach this viewpoint….

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Weswal Gallery & Deva Cacao Chocolate Cafe

Weswal Gallery is a fine art gallery showcasing works from emerging and established local, regional and national contemporary Australian artists. The gallery changes exhibitions on…

Capitol Theatre Tamworth - Things to Do near Powerhouse Hotel Tamworth
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Capitol Theatre Tamworth

Capitol Theatre Tamworth is home to hundreds of shows throughout the year. If you’re thinking of booking a hotel in Tamworth, Rydges’ prestigious Powerhouse Hotel…

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Powerhouse Motorcycle Museum

Adjacent to the Powerhouse Hotel Tamworth by Rydges is the Powerhouse Motorcycle Museum. It’s open 7 days a week from 9am to 4.30pm (only closed…

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Australian Country Music Hall of Fame

As well as hosting one of the world’s biggest country music festivals, Tamworth is also home to the Australian Country Music Hall of Fame museum….

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Tamworth Regional Gallery

Absorb New England’s unique art and culture at the Tamworth Regional Gallery. Situated just a kilometre from the Powerhouse Hotel Tamworth by Rydges, you could…

Big Golden Guitar Tourist centre - Things to Do near Powerhouse Hotel Tamworth
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Big Golden Guitar

The Big Golden Guitar is less than a 10 minute drive from Rydges Powerhouse Hotel Tamworth and is a must-see for music enthusiasts. For over…

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Tamworth Marsupial Park

Get up close with some of Australia’s native wildlife. The Tamworth Marsupial Park is less than 10 minutes and only 4 kilometres from the Powerhouse…

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