Just went for a drive seem to be lot of campers here already They have open the river side camping grounds today one day early then normal
I get so excited when i see all the camper rock in i want to be one off them ..But this year i still have house to stay in while i pack it up ..Maybe next year i be down there with the camper ....
biggles said
01:46 AM Jan 11, 2013
Hi Jude ..
I was down at the Info Centre when it opened this morning and I had to stand in line .. sure is getting active .. I'll still be out here at the Dam til next week when I move in closer to town ..
Jon
brickies said
02:25 AM Jan 11, 2013
Jon do you do the show grounds camp have friends who do it every year they always book
biggles said
02:48 AM Jan 11, 2013
Hi Terry ..
No, I haven't been involved with the showgrounds at all .. but I do know a few that camp riverside at various locations. I dont really mind being a little distance away from the action as its not so "overwhelming" .. and can get a good nights sleep ..
Have friends out of town aways that are on acreage including a small creek to camp beside .. so I'm not really complaining .. and safety is a good factor !
thanks for your consideration ..
Jon
lilly31 said
03:44 AM Jan 11, 2013
The riverside it ok lots on nomads down there dont think it get too noisy but you have to asked someone ..not sure if you get into the showground at this late date might be booked out but u can try ..and there the footy fields too 3 of them to look at see if any spots ......
retiree said
05:57 AM Jan 11, 2013
hi everyone at tamworth we were heading up there again this year got as far as nanderra and did a u turn as long range weather forcast saying rain high 30s to low 40s decided to head back down to hot for us will attempt again nxt year please keep us informed on events we love tamworth and will miss this year cheers cherylle and wayne
sandsmere said
03:03 PM Jan 11, 2013
Hope to be there by Tuesday or Wednesday next week .
We camp on private property at Bendemeer . Only a 25 minute drive into town from there .
petengail said
05:20 PM Jan 11, 2013
We were camped at Woollowin about half a hour from Tamworth about a month ago and there were already two couples there who were waiting for the festivities to begin in Tamworth.
biggles said
05:49 PM Jan 11, 2013
.. could be a few GNs around .. sounds good !
Anvid said
02:12 AM Jan 13, 2013
Last year we wanted to see the Festival but there was no reasonable accommodations - either camping or in a motel in Tamworth. By accident, we ended up at the Walcha Caravan Park on the Oxley Highway.
We were so lucky as they had a 'Camp Draft' on at the same time in Walcha. Then we were told about travelling to Tamworth by train. A local free bus picked us up from the caravan park and took us to 'Walcha Rail' which was about 20kms in time for the train which was going from Armidale to Sydney. It took us about an hour on the train and left us at the Tamworth Station which is very near to all the activity. We walked about listening to the many buskers and had a fantastic day for about 5 hours and then caught the Sydney to Armidale train back to 'Walcha Rail'. The train was slightly late but the local bus knew the train was late and was waiting and took us back to the caravan park.
The best part was the price. For my wife and myself, as senior pensioners the total cost was under $12. It was one of the many wonderful day trips that we had. Another couple from the caravan park went with us which also added to the experience. At the time, there were lots of cabins and sites available at the Walcha Caravan Park and the prices were extremely reasonable.
Just went for a drive seem to be lot of campers here already They have open the river side camping grounds today one day early then normal
I get so excited when i see all the camper rock in i want to be one off them ..But this year i still have house to stay in while i pack it up ..Maybe next year i be down there with the camper ....
Hi Jude ..
I was down at the Info Centre when it opened this morning and I had to stand in line .. sure is getting active .. I'll still be out here at the Dam til next week when I move in closer to town ..
Jon
Hi Terry ..
No, I haven't been involved with the showgrounds at all .. but I do know a few that camp riverside at various locations. I dont really mind being a little distance away from the action as its not so "overwhelming" .. and can get a good nights sleep ..
Have friends out of town aways that are on acreage including a small creek to camp beside .. so I'm not really complaining .. and safety is a good factor !
thanks for your consideration ..
Jon
hi everyone at tamworth we were heading up there again this year got as far as nanderra and did a u turn as long range weather forcast saying rain high 30s to low 40s decided to head back down to hot for us will attempt again nxt year please keep us informed on events we love tamworth and will miss this year cheers cherylle and wayne
Hope to be there by Tuesday or Wednesday next week .
We camp on private property at Bendemeer . Only a 25 minute drive into town from there .
.. could be a few GNs around .. sounds good !
Last year we wanted to see the Festival but there was no reasonable accommodations - either camping or in a motel in Tamworth. By accident, we ended up at the Walcha Caravan Park on the Oxley Highway.
We were so lucky as they had a 'Camp Draft' on at the same time in Walcha. Then we were told about travelling to Tamworth by train. A local free bus picked us up from the caravan park and took us to 'Walcha Rail' which was about 20kms in time for the train which was going from Armidale to Sydney. It took us about an hour on the train and left us at the Tamworth Station which is very near to all the activity. We walked about listening to the many buskers and had a fantastic day for about 5 hours and then caught the Sydney to Armidale train back to 'Walcha Rail'. The train was slightly late but the local bus knew the train was late and was waiting and took us back to the caravan park.
The best part was the price. For my wife and myself, as senior pensioners the total cost was under $12. It was one of the many wonderful day trips that we had. Another couple from the caravan park went with us which also added to the experience. At the time, there were lots of cabins and sites available at the Walcha Caravan Park and the prices were extremely reasonable.
