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City Lights Holiday Park Tamworth – Stay Near the Golden Guitar, Country Music Capital

City Lights Holiday Park Tamworth – Stay Near the Golden Guitar, Country Music Capital

Tamworth’s Premier Holiday Base Near the Country Music Heart

City Lights Holiday Park offers a comfortable and convenient accommodation solution in Tamworth, the vibrant heart of the New England region and Australia’s official Country Music Capital. Strategically situated on Goonoo Goonoo Road—a main arterial route providing excellent access—the park serves as the perfect launchpad for visitors exploring the city’s rich history, musical heritage, and thriving regional lifestyle. Whether you are attending the iconic annual Country Music Festival, exploring local galleries and museums, or simply passing through, City Lights provides a relaxing, welcoming atmosphere with accommodation options tailored to every traveller.

Guests can choose from a range of high-quality lodging, including modern **cabins and villas** perfect for families, as well as expansive, level **powered and unpowered sites** capable of accommodating large caravans, motorhomes, and tents. The park places a strong emphasis on guest comfort and features amenities essential for a memorable regional stay. Families appreciate the sparkling **swimming pool** and the dedicated **children’s playground**, ensuring the kids stay entertained. The communal facilities, including the well-maintained **Camp Kitchen** and numerous clean amenity blocks, make self-catering and community interaction easy and enjoyable. Secure, key-card access to the amenities further enhances the safety and security of all guests.

A key benefit of staying at City Lights Holiday Park is its proximity to Tamworth’s most famous attraction: the **Big Golden Guitar Tourist Centre**, which is just a short drive away. This central location also provides easy access to the bustling **Tamworth CBD** with its diverse array of restaurants, historical pubs, and essential services like major supermarkets and fuel stations. While the park is **pet-friendly** on sites (conditions apply), allowing travellers to bring their companions, it is also a fantastic base for exploring the region’s natural side. The nearby Peel River and various reserves offer opportunities for **short walks** and local exploration, while the area’s dams and river systems provide great spots for **fishing** (licence required). City Lights Holiday Park expertly combines convenience, quality facilities, and excellent access to the best of Tamworth, promising a relaxed and feature-packed holiday experience for everyone.

Tamworth Holiday Park – NSW Location Map

Park Location & Details

Location Map (Satellite View)


The map shows the precise location of 612/628 Goonoo Goonoo Rd, Tamworth NSW 2340, set to satellite display.

Site Suitability & Features

  • Location: Suburban, situated on the New England Highway (Goonoo Goonoo Rd), providing direct highway access and a convenient travel stop.
  • Site Suitable For: Large RVs, Caravans, Motorhomes, Camper Trailers (spacious powered and unpowered sites), Tents, and Cabin/Villa accommodation. Excellent for families and event attendees.
  • Road Access: Excellent, sealed road access directly from a major highway. Easy for all sized rigs to enter and manoeuvre.
  • Site Surface: Level sites with a mix of grass and concrete slabs for caravan annexes.

Available Facilities & Activities

  • Outdoor Swimming Pool (In-ground, fenced)
  • Camp Kitchen (Large, covered, with cooking facilities)
  • Modern Amenities Blocks (Clean, with secure key access)
  • Laundry Facilities (Self-serve)
  • Children’s Playground
  • Barbecue Areas
  • Guest WiFi (Coverage and speed may vary)
  • Dump Point (On-site for guest use)

Activity Guide & Policies

  • Pet Friendly: Yes, dogs are welcome on sites (conditions and size restrictions apply, check with management).
  • Fishing: Good. Closest river access is the Peel River (~5 km). Popular spots like Chaffey Dam (~40 km) offer excellent freshwater fishing (NSW licence required).
  • Short Walks: Good. Walking paths are available within the park and access to the nearby suburb for urban walks. The Peel River trail system is a short drive away.
  • Essentials to Bring:
    • Insect repellent (Essential, particularly near water sources or in summer).
    • High-SPF Sunscreen, hat, and swimming gear (Necessary for the pool and hot Tamworth summers).
    • Warm layers (Winter nights and mornings can be very cold).
    • Fishing licence and tackle (If planning to fish the local dams or river).

Local Amenities & Proximity

Local Pubs (3)

  • Tamworth Services Club: Approx. 3.5 km
  • The Pub (Tamworth Hotel): Approx. 4.0 km
  • The Pig and Tinder Box: Approx. 4.5 km

Places to Eat (3)

  • Fast Food (Various, Goonoo Goonoo Rd): Approx. 1.0 km
  • Southgate Shopping Centre Food Court: Approx. 1.5 km
  • Peel Street Eateries (CBD): Approx. 4.0 km

Local Attractions (5)

  • The Big Golden Guitar Tourist Centre: Approx. 2.0 km
  • Tamworth Regional Playground: Approx. 3.8 km
  • Australian Country Music Hall of Fame: Approx. 4.5 km
  • Tamworth Powerstation Museum: Approx. 5.0 km
  • Oxley Scenic Lookout: Approx. 7.0 km

Caravan Parks (2)

  • Paradise Tourist Park: Approx. 3.0 km
  • Tamworth Riverside Camping & Caravan Park: Approx. 5.5 km

Nearest Free Camps (2)

  • Moore Creek Rest Area: Approx. 15 km
  • Bendemeer Rest Area: Approx. 35 km

Essential Services

  • Nearest Dump Point (2): Tamworth Showground: Approx. 4.5 km
  • Tamworth Waste Management Facility: Approx. 6.0 km
  • Nearest Petrol Station (2): 7-Eleven (Goonoo Goonoo Rd): Approx. 800 m
  • Ampol (Goonoo Goonoo Rd): Approx. 1.2 km
  • Nearest Drinking Water Resupply (2): On-site taps (Town water): Approx. 0 km
  • Tamworth Visitor Information Centre: Approx. 2.0 km
  • Nearest Public Toilets (2): Southgate Shopping Centre: Approx. 1.5 km
  • Tamworth Regional Playground/Bicentennial Park: Approx. 3.8 km

Seasonal Weather Forecast: Tamworth

Tamworth experiences a humid subtropical climate, characterised by hot, wet summers and cool, dry winters, typical of the inland New England region.

  • Summer (December – February): Hot and often humid, with average daily maximum temperatures ranging from $30^\circ \text{C}$ to $35^\circ \text{C}$. Thunderstorms are common, contributing to the highest rainfall of the year.
  • Autumn (March – May): Pleasant and mild, with falling humidity. Daytime temperatures are comfortable, generally between $18^\circ \text{C}$ and $25^\circ \text{C}$, ideal for sightseeing.
  • Winter (June – August): Cool and dry, featuring sunny days but cold nights. Frosts are frequent, with minimum temperatures often dropping close to or below $0^\circ \text{C}$. Daytime maxima hover around $15^\circ \text{C}$.
  • Spring (September – November): Temperatures warm rapidly. The season is generally dry, with highs climbing into the high $20^\circ \text{C}$s, leading into summer.

 

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