Does the river really flow east-west?
At this point it gets very confusing. Really the answer is no, and most the maps of Tamworth in the guide books are not drawn with North at the top of the page as you might expect. Actually the river flows from the south-east to the north-west. Thus, you arrive from Sydney in South Tamworth, and this road runs almost exactly north-south. Then you drive through West Tamworth and over the bridge into Tamworth proper. North Tamworth is up the hill which is reasonable, but East Tamworth is pretty much in the right position. However the road to Armidale runs east out of Tamworth and not north as you migh have expected. • Q: What are the tips for driving around Tamworth. A: Here are a few tips to make navigating easier. Apart from all the venues in the shopping centre, everything else is just a little too far to walk. Possible exceptions are The Family and Joe Maguires which are both about 1Km from the shops. These tips are just to get you started. After a week you will either know where eve
