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Tourism
National park upgrades to boost Tenterfield region
Changes to two Tenterfield national parks aim to boost regional tourism, improve visitor facilities and strengthen Western Bundjalung cultural recognition.
Tamworth Skywalk officially opens with community celebration
Tamworth’s new $18 million Skywalk is officially open, connecting Victoria Park to Oxley Scenic Lookout with a 1.5-kilometre elevated walk built for every ability.
Tamworth Skywalk nears completion ahead of grand opening
Tamworth’s newest tourism drawcard, the Tamworth Skywalk, will officially open to the public on Saturday, 29 August, giving locals and visitors their first chance to walk the elevated path through Victoria Park to the Oxley Scenic Lookout.
Kentucky’s Dobson’s Distillery toasts victory as Best Winery, Brewery or Distillery
This small Kentucky distillery has become one of the region’s standout destinations—and one that’s putting New England spirits firmly on the map.
Moree tourism services to transition to council
Moree Plains Shire Council will bring Tourism Moree back in-house, approving six months’ interim funding while planning the transition.
Tourism forum to highlight opportunities for growth across regional NSW
Tourism, business and government leaders will meet in Tenterfield to explore opportunities to grow regional economies through tourism investment.
Survey: How are economic conditions affecting visitor behaviour in Moree?
Tourism Moree is asking local operators to share how economic conditions are affecting visitor numbers and the local economy.
Vans, chrome and nostalgia set to roll into Tamworth for VANFEST
Custom vans, roaring engines, shag pile interiors and old-school imagination are set to take over Tamworth this week as it prepares to celebrate Australia’s thriving vanning culture from May 14 to 17 at the 2026 VANFEST Expo.
Fuel crisis raises tourism concerns ahead of easter
Rising concern about the impact of the ongoing fuel crisis on regional tourism has prompted some to urge city residents not to cancel their country Easter holiday plans.
