Parks and Gardens
The Tamworth Region has many parks and gardens open to the public that provide an entertainment area for relaxation and discovery of beautiful environments and local history.
What better way to retreat into the world of flora than to discover some of the beautiful parks and gardens scattered across the region.
Relax as you escape to the Tamworth Regional Botanic Gardens and be swept away by its small bush chapel located on the grounds and beds of roses waiting for you.
The 28 hectare site at the top end of Piper St aims to display and conserve the flora of the region as well as display plants of the world and other parts of Australia. A little further up the hill you will find a Marsupial Park, an area of natural habitat for native animals and birds within Oxley Park in Endeavour Drive, Tamworth. Healthy colonies of kangaroos, wallabies, possums and echidnas are in abundance, as well as some friendly peacocks plus a huge Aviary where you can see many bird species found in the area.
Look-out over the blanket of stars or jacaranda tree-lined streets at Oxley's Lookout and gaze at the breathtaking view over the slopes and plains showcasing how extensive the region is. While at the top, take a bushwalk through the hills around Tamworth and follow the Kamilaroi Walking Trail.
The greenery and bushland lines the CBD with Bicentennial Park and the Peel River Foreshore extending across town. Tamworth contains many other well established and maintained parks, many of which incorporate children's play areas making them ideal for that family stop-off.
The Tamworth region has a huge spectrum of recreational facilities including beautifully landscaped gardens, parks and major water reservoirs where you can take some time out and enjoy the natural splendour that surrounds you. Regardless of whether you are in one of the local town parks or the nearby national parks or state forests, you will be sure to be swept away with the stunning vistas.
The many recreational facilities across the region offer a plethora of activities including water sports like power boating, sailing and water-skiing, as well as bushwalking, fishing, picnic areas and camping amenities.
Five of the best views:
Mount Kaputar - The summit of Mount Kaputar is accessed from Barraba on Trevallyn Rd, then Mount Lindsay Rd and the Barraba Track. Its elevation of 1510m above sea level reveals widespread vistas.
Adams Lookout - Five kilometres from Barraba on the way to Woodsreef Recreation Reserve and Fossicking Area, provides fine views of the town and its surrounds. To get there, turn right off ‘The Fossickers Way’ about 3km from town on to Woodsreef Rd.
Hanging Rock Lookout - Only 10km South East of Nundle, take the short drive up the hills to the old gold mining village of Hanging Rock. The Lookout is about 1km off the Nundle Road.
Moonbi Lookout – Just off the northbound carriageway of the New England Highway about halfway up 1st Moonbi Hill. A granite boulder formation was turned into a viewing platform in the 1930s.
Oxley Lookout – Just minutes from Tamworth’s CBD, it offers exceptional views of the city and the Peel River plain extending to the Liverpool Ranges.
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Five of the best picnic spots:
Bicentennial Park, Tamworth - The park in Kable Ave has wide open grassed areas, shaded areas,ponds, sculptures, obstacle fitness course,pathways, riverside walkway/cycleway, toilets and picnic tables.
Manilla - On the banks of the Manilla River adjoining Chaffey Park (on Halls Creek Rd) has some picturesque settings. The sounds of water spilling over Manilla Weir adds to the enjoyment.
Anzac Park, Tamworth - The play equipment for children is one of the drawcards of the park featuring pathways lined by plantings of large palm trees, picnic shelters, grassed areas and a number of war memorials just blocks from the CBD on the corner of Brisbane and Upper Streets.
Tamworth Botanic Gardens - The 28ha site at the top end of Piper St aims to display and conserve the flora of the region as well as display plants of the world and other parts of Australia.
Marsupial Park - An area of natural habitat for native animals and birds within Oxley Park in Endeavour Drive, Tamworth. Healthy colonies of kangaroos, wallabies, possums, emus and echidnas are in abundance.