FAQS

Barraba works particularly well for groups interested in art, photography and country towns, while Gunnedah offers a mix of public art, museums, history and lookouts.

Other destinations around the Tamworth region may suit your group better depending on its interests, so talk to our Gatherings & Connections Officer before deciding.

Yes.

Group dining often needs a little more planning than simply choosing somewhere on the day, particularly when you've got a larger number of people or dietary requirements to consider.

Tell us what you're looking for and our Gatherings & Connections team can suggest options and, where we have the connection, help you get in touch with the right people.

Definitely.

In fact, that's one of our favourite conversations.

You don't need to arrive with a completed itinerary.

Tell us about your group, what people enjoy, what you've already got planned and how much free time you're trying to fill.

We'll start there.

Yes. Our camp kitchen includes a fridge, freezer, microwave, an assortment of crockery and cutlery, picnic tables and a BBQ.

There are three BBQs located around Austin Tourist Park in total.

There are four amenities areas located around Austin Tourist Park, with facilities spread throughout the property.

No part of the park is more than approximately 50 metres from an amenities area.

Our main amenities include separate men's and ladies' toilets and showers, a family bathroom and our guest laundry.

Yes. Our guest laundry has three washing machines, two gas dryers, an iron and ironing board, with clotheslines nearby.

Laundry powder is available from reception.

The laundry is accessible 24 hours a day.

Yes. Austin Tourist Park has a fenced outdoor swimming pool, including a separate children's wading pool, seating, some shade and pool games.

Guests can use the pool at times that suit them, provided noise is kept considerate of other guests and park residents.

Yes. We have an onsite playground as well as pedal carts for some extra fun around the park.

Our Village Green is also being developed as a space for gatherings, activities and events.

Yes, but coverage varies around the park.

We currently have two areas where we're confident of a good Wi-Fi signal. Outside those areas, the strength and reliability of the connection can vary.

If Wi-Fi is particularly important to you, let us know when booking and we'll talk you through the best options.

Yes. Our powered caravan and camping sites have access to power, water and sullage.

A small number also have concrete slabs.

If you've got a particular site requirement or a larger rig, let us know when booking so we can help find a suitable option.

Yes. We have two operational electric vehicle charging points.

Let us know you're travelling with an EV and ask our team about using the chargers during your stay.

Yes. Austin Tourist Park has a dump point available for caravan and motorhome travellers staying at the park.

Yes. LPG Swap'n'Go is available at Austin Tourist Park. Ask our team at the office when you need a replacement bottle.

Facilities and access vary around the park, so if you have a particular mobility or accessibility requirement, we'd encourage you to contact us before booking.

Tell us what you need and we'll give you practical information about the facilities, distances and accommodation options available.

Fire pits can be used at Austin Tourist Park outside bushfire season and when conditions allow.

Guests need to bring their own suitable fire pit and firewood, and any current fire restrictions or directions from our team must be followed.

If you're not sure whether fires are permitted during your stay, ask us before lighting one.

Tamworth Country Music Festival bookings are handled directly by our team and aren't available through our standard online booking system.

Complete our Festival Enquiry Form with your accommodation requirements and dates.

If you're bringing a caravan or camper, make sure you give us the full length of your setup, including the drawbar, and tell us about any slide-outs.

From there, our team can work through the available options with you.

Festival site allocation needs a little more human involvement.

Very few of our sites are exactly the same size, and neither are the caravans, campers and motorhomes arriving to stay on them.

Add tow vehicles, slide-outs, groups of friends hoping to stay near one another and different lengths of stay, and Festival becomes one rather substantial accommodation puzzle.

Handling bookings directly helps us put that puzzle together.

Yes. Minimum stays apply during Festival and depend on your accommodation type and the dates you choose.

For powered sites, Festival stay options are 12 nights, 9 nights, 6 nights or 6 nights, depending on the Festival period you're booking.

For cabins, options include 10-night and 5-night stays, or Festival blocks of 3 nights, 4 nights and 3 nights, depending on your dates and availability.

Tell us when you'd like to arrive and depart and we'll explain which Festival stay option applies.