COVID-19 Updates & Information
Upper Hunter Country Tourism sends our best wishes and urges everyone to take precautions during these challenging times. We are closely monitoring the dynamic and…
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National Park campground closures in the Upper Hunter and the Washpools Picnic Area closed
All National Parks Wildlife Services campgrounds are closed to protect public health and safety. Unfortunately, National Parks have closed the Washpools Picnic Area as well…
Local pantry essentials – the Upper Hunter wine and food pantry
The Upper Hunter is blessed with amazing local wine and produce and here are some local businesses that are still operating during COVID-19. Products that…
Travel information update in regards to Reflections Holiday Parks Lake Glenbawn
The Australian Government has recommended that Australians no longer undertake any non-essential travel for the immediate future, though we recognise the confusion this creates as…
Never fear, food takeaway & delivery options are here!
All of our local pubs, clubs, cafes and restaurants are now struggling through their toughest challenge yet. Many of them have taken this challenage head…
CORONAVIRUS UPDATE – COUNTRY CHAMPIONSHIPS AND MUSWELLBROOK CUP DAYS
The latest Coronavirus updates as issued by the Federal Government now forbids any public gatherings of more than 500 people. Both our Country Championships Day…
Festival of the Fleeces Celebrating 30 Years
The Upper Hunter Shire Council are a proud and long-standing supporter of the Merriwa Festival of the Fleeces and are pleased to announce the Festival…
Celebrating 40 Years with an Aussie Icon and a Legendary Band
The Scone Horse Festival are delighted to be hosting Shannon Noll and Dragon at White Park Arena for a live music concert to kick off…
Why is Burning Mountain Nature Reserve so special?
Australia’s only naturally burning coal seam Burning Mountain is a rare phenomenon – a coal seam, buried 30 metres underground, which has been burning for…
Bushfire Information – Safety advice and alerts for travel to Australia
A message from Tourism Australia Bushfires are currently affecting some parts of Australia. Like all Australians, our hearts go out to the families and communities who…