Bathurst to Tamworth road trip: Distance, drive time & best stops
Bathurst to Tamworth drive: Werris Creek to Tamworth
This will take you to Werris Creek, arguably the most interesting town between Mudgee and Tamworth.
The driving distance from Werris Creek to Tamworth is 44km. Expect a driving time of around 34 minutes.
The Rail Journeys Museum here is devoted to all things train travel. There’s also the Australian Railway Monument, which pays tribute to 2,700 railway workers who died in the course of duty.
Werris Creek Road will take you north-east into guitar-twanging Tamworth.
Things to do in Tamworth include the Australian Country Music Hall of Fame and the Tamworth Powerstation Museum, which explores electricity and electronics.
The best places to stay in Tamworth
There are several Tamworth accommodation options. These, however, are the best picks…
- For excellent value and a pool: Roydons Motor Inn.
- For design flair: CH Boutique Hotel.
- For central location: City Sider Motor Inn.
- For spacious apartments: Cadman Motor Inn and Apartments.
- For heritage and charm: Quality Inn Ashby House.
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