The supermarkets and shops were closed, the sun was out and it was a perfect Good Friday for many locals and visitors alike in Tamworth who made the most of the public holiday.
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Several local cafes and food shops made the most of the long weekend, opening their doors to feed the hungry hoards.
Leader photographer Gareth Gardner spent the day behind the lense.
He travelled to Manilla's Mount Borah to capture the paragliding state of origin before strolling through Bicentennial Park and the Tamworth Adventure Playground to capture how locals and visitors marked their Friday off.
The day was the start of a bumper weekend of events across the Tamworth region.
Looking for something else to do? We've compiled a list of what's on for the Easter long weekend.