This morning we begin our journey north through the Hunter Region on our way to the New England. After pausing in Singleton for morning tea, we will take a brief tour of the township before continuing through Muswellbrook to Aberdeen for Lunch.

Travelling through Murrurundi and across the Liverpool Ranges into the New England region, we continue on to Tamworth. On arrival we will take a short town tour, including a visit to the local lookout for a wonderful overview of the city. We will then stop at the Tamworth Visitor Information Centre, where we can collect our official festival programs.

We then check in to our accommodation at the Best Western Plus All Settlers Motor Inn, our home for the next 4 nights.
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After time to freshen up, we head to Bicentennial Park (Toyota Park) for the Opening Ceremony, featuring a star-studded line-up of artists to launch the festival. A variety of food stalls operate throughout the park, offering plenty of options for dinner during the entertainment.
Please remember to bring a fold-up chair for tonight’s concert and any other performances in this venue during the tour.

Overnight: Best Western All Settlers Tamworth
Meals Included: Morning Tea, Lunch

With hundreds of artists performing across numerous venues, today you are free to explore the festival at your own pace. Much of the entertainment is free, and the program offers something for every country music enthusiast.

Our coach will provide a morning shuttle into the festival precinct, complementing the event’s own shuttle services to help maximise your options. Be sure to wander along Peel Street, famous for its lively atmosphere and more than 600 buskers who contribute to the Boulevard of Dreams—where performers such as Keith Urban, Troy Cassar-Daley and Kasey Chambers were first discovered.

Use your festival guide to plan your day and, if desired, secure tickets for any special performances.

The remainder of the day and night is at leisure to enjoy the festival.

Overnight: Best Western All Settlers Tamworth
Meals Included: Breakfast

This morning we have an early departure to see the Bush Poets Show hosted by Neil MacArthur who puts together a team of Australia’s funniest and favourite comedy poets to create 2 hours of mayhem and hysterical yarn spinning. Following the Poets show the rest of the day is free to take in your own options.

This evening we travel together to one of Tamworth’s popular entertainment venues to enjoy an included country music concert featuring talented festival performers and special guest artists. Sit back and experience another wonderful evening of live country music as part of Australia’s largest country music festival.

Overnight: Best Western All Settlers Tamworth
Meals Included: Breakfast

After breakfast this morning, we depart Tamworth and travel through the scenic New England countryside to the charming historic village of Nundle.

On arrival, we visit the renowned Nundle Woollen Mill, one of Australia’s oldest operating spinning mills. Enjoy a guided tour and learn about the traditional wool-making process before taking time to browse the mill store, famous for its quality woollen products and handmade goods.

Late morning we continue to a local country music venue in the Nundle district where we enjoy lunch and live entertainment in a relaxed country atmosphere.

Following our enjoyable afternoon, we return to Tamworth where the remainder of the afternoon is free to relax or continue exploring the festival precinct at your own pace.

Dinner tonight will be served at the motel.

Overnight: Best Western All Settlers Tamworth
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Start the day with breakfast, then enjoy another free day and evening to take in more of the festival. With countless venues and events happening simultaneously, you may wish to revisit favourite performers, seek out rising stars, or spend time exploring local attractions such as museums, scenic walking trails, and smaller music stages that showcase emerging talent.

Overnight: Best Western All Settlers Tamworth
Meals Included: Breakfast

Sadly we leave Tamworth this morning but an interesting day coming up, none the less.  We will retrace our steps back to the Scone district where we will meet our guide Craig who will take us on a tour of one of the areas impressive horse studs.

Following our tour, continuing south we will enjoy our lunch in Muswellbrook. We will break our journey back to Sydney with a short roadhouse stop arriving back late afternoon.

Meals Included: Breakfast, Morning Tea, Lunch