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Tamworth's Powerhouse is a fine example of what can be achieved with the right amount of investment and the right degree of expertise.

Powerhouse Hotel, Tamworth review: Hotel that's a motel gets a $12 million upgrade

The impressive transformation of the Powerhouse extends all the way from the reception and restaurant to the 81 guest rooms and apartments.

  • by Anthony Dennis
SMH Traveller. For Anthony Dennis

Dorothea Mackellar, author of poem My Country, immortalised on giant silo artwork

The latest addition to Australia's ever-growing collection of silo art celebrates the writer of one of our most iconic poems.

  • by Anthony Dennis
 Soak in panoramic view of the harbour and city as well as glimpses of wandering wildlife below at The Wildlife retreat.

52 Weekends Away: The best places to stay in NSW and ACT in 2020

From historical homesteads and wildlife retreats to harbourside views and seaside sanctuaries, there are plenty of ways to discover the charming landscapes of NSW and the ACT.

Barraba Silo Art, Tamworth.

Tamworth, NSW travel guide and things to do: Nine must-do highlights

Tamworth is much more than a big guitar, although that still features among gastro-pubs, regional arts and inspired country accommodation.

  • by Tatyana Leonov
Armidale, New South Wales

Sydney to Yamba roadtrip: Driven to distraction

The drive from Sydney to Yamba offers plenty of diversions, writes Lynne Whiley.

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Remote reaches ... Youdale's Hut, one of the old stockmen's huts on the route.

A walk in the park

The challenging Green Gully Track offers a rare insight into pioneering life in the wilderness, writes Lance Richardson.

Eat, play, love it ... Young is host to all things cherry next month.

A summer of pip stops

From harvest festivals to street car cred, Lee Atkinson explores some crowd-pleasing events.

Flight of fantasy ... the Japanese room.

The Retreat @ Froog-Moore Park, Tamworth review: Dreams in theme

Bruce Elder indulges in pure escapism, flitting across the globe without leaving Tamworth.

Love a sunburnt country ... the stunning sandstone Sculpture Symposium at Broken Hill.

State wide in 60 days

A road trip from Byron Bay to Broken Hill and beyond takes Penny Watson to old haunts and new favourites.

Point duty ... the cottage at Sugarloaf Point lighthouse.

Shelter in the wild

Penny Watson tracks down some of the best places to stay in NSW national parks and nature reserves.