Melbourne to Tamworth road trip: Distance, time & best stops
Melbourne to Tamworth drive: Coolah to Tamworth
Otherwise, continue along the uneventful Black Stump Way before eventually turning right down Purlewaugh Road. This becomes Coonabarabran Road and passes the Spring Ridge Rifle Range.
Just after the Mooki River crossing in Caroona, you’ll need to branch left onto Waverley Road, cross the Kamilaroi Highway and continue east along Gap Road.
This will take you to Werris Creek, arguably the most interesting town between Melbourne and Tamworth.
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. For natural beauty in the vicinity, try Chaffey Dam near Nundle.
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.
More New South Wales travel
Go walking in Bald Rock National Park near Tenterfield.
What to see on the drive from Wollongong to Jervis Bay.
Is there anywhere worth stopping on the Newcastle to Narrabri drive?
How long is the drive from Deniliquin to Albury?
The best stops on a Sydney to Bega road trip.