Tafari is Two Step™n to Tamworth, Australia where it's hot, it's casual, it's concerts and Golden Guitars, but best of all, it's pure Australian Outback and live music! Be swept away with the awe-inspiring songs of country music!
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Background
In 1973, Radio 2TM decided that the Australia Day weekend was the best time for Australia’s first Country Music Awards. Despite a few pessimists the Awards took off. In the years that followed a string of new activities were developed, which are still the backbone of the Festival, creating an event now recognized as one of the top ten music festivals in the world.
While music is at the heart of the 10-day Festival, it's the fascinating combination of welcoming locals, friendly visitors, summer holiday atmosphere and non-stop music. You can hear every type of outback country music in every type of venue from the giant Tamworth Regional Entertainment & Conference Centre to clubs, theatres, and of course outdoor stages in welcoming parks. The festival is pure Australian. Tamworth, Australia is the place to experience pure outback culture, lifestyle, and traditions.
Join Tafari and Australian Luxury Escapes, the official U.S. based purveyors of the Tamworth Country Music Festival, as well as thousands of others as we stroll down the city's tree lined main thoroughfare, Peel Street, just as Kasey Chambers, Troy Cassar-Daley and Keith Urban did as youngsters and as festival performers.
Guests of Tafari and Australian Luxury Escapes will be escorted on an exclusive 11 day itinerary through Australia that includes a private welcome party in Sydney, an authentic Cattle Drome experience, a visit to the Blue Mountains, boutique wineries, 4 days of access to the Tamworth Country Music Festival, and 2 days along the beautiful coastlines of Port Macquarie.
Day by Day Itinerary
Day 1
Arrival into Sydney. Spend your day exploring the city or just relaxing. This evening you will be hosted to an exclusive cocktail event at one of Sydney's harbor hotels where you will have the opportunity to meet your hosts as well as your fellow travelers.
Day 2
Departing your Sydney hotel on our way to we will travel through the world heritage Blue Mountains National Park enjoying many of the scenic lookouts that make this area famous. We stop at the Bathurst Sheep and Cattle Drome for a genuine Australian Farm Experience. We continue through the “Golden West” to the township of Orange. Our home for the night.
Day 3
This morning we will discover many boutique wineries that are famous in this part of Australia. Enjoy a beautiful winery lunch before continuing our adventure through to the town of Dubbo.
Day 4
A relaxed start will have us traveling through the expanse of western New South Wales on our way to Tamworth home of the Tamworth Music festival, which is one of the largest festivals of its kind in the world. The City of Tamworth has cemented its reputation as Australia’s Country Music Capital, the festival’s beginnings were quite humble. Tonight be welcomed to Dubbo with a very special welcome dinner with live country music to get you in the mood!
Day 5
Today we’ll start the day by visiting the Tamworth Regional Botanic Gardens before spending the afternoon enjoying the many festival actives on offer.
Day 6
Today is a day at leisure for you to enjoy as you wish. You may like to organise a horse ride in the country side surrounding Tamworth or choose to explore the many Art Galleries or perhaps the Power Station Museum. Naturally the town will be alive with the music festival offering endless possibilities.
Day 7
We’ll start today by visiting Mount Kaputor which stands 1510m above sea level providing amazing views for miles around. Heading back to town we’ll once again settle into a afternoon of country music.
Day 8
Sadly leaving Tamworth behind and heading east towards Port Macquarie we arrive at one of the NSW most beautiful stretches of coastline were you can enjoy a walk on the beach or a refreshing swim.
Day 9
After a relaxed start we’ll board a river boat to explore the back waters of Port Macquarie and perhaps spot a dolphin or two whilst on this fantastic eco-cruise. With the afternoon at leisure you may choose to spend the time swimming or maybe taking a surfing lesson.
Day 10
Today we will make our way back to Sydney, stopping for lunch and sightseeing at Newcastle along the way. Overnight in Sydney.
Day 11
Departure day. Transfer to the airport for your flight home or continue your travels through Australia.
Scheduled Departure Dates
January 14th, 2011
