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Spring Holidays Only – Saturday 26th of September to Sunday 11th of October Would you like to see how one of Australia’s largest conservation facilities…

Conservation organisation Aussie Ark, alongside the Australian Reptile Park have been very busy with their newest bundles of joy, welcoming Itchy and Scratchy the adorable…

7th – 9th October 2020 Sponsored by Australian Geographic Join Tim Faulkner for a unique hands-on experience with this Tasmanian devil and Eastern quoll captive…

Pukara Estate was founded by Bruce Eglington, who planted the first trees in 1999 and was joined 12 months later by Steve Goodchild. The first…

It is with great joy and excitement that conservation organisation Aussie Ark announces the reopening of its facility to the public. The long-awaited resumption of their…

Racquel and her husband have always been passionate farmers. In 2003 the Pukara Estate brand was launched and Racquel and Steve have been manage Pukara’s…

While we have been stuck at home, some of us have found it extremely difficult to sooth that travel itch. Our social media posts became…

MEDIA RELEASE from Gladys Berejiklian, New South Wales Premier Wednesday, 20 May 2020 HOLIDAY TRAVEL RESTRICTIONS TO BE LIFTED FROM 1 JUNE NSW residents will…

Moonan Cottage, was the Moonan Brook school built in 1881, during the Denison gold rush era. Today this historic cottage offers family and large groups…

Are you a lemon lover? This Lemon Tea Cake is a must! This recipe includes Pukara Estate’s Lemon Extra Virgin Olive Oil – delightful and…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

Prestigious and controversial, the Archibald Prize, Australia’s foremost portraiture prize returns to Muswellbrook Regional Arts Centre for the first time in many years. Now in…

Koala Ark will protect a population of up to 1,500 individuals Aussie Ark have secured 5,750 hectares of wilderness including preferred Koala habitat, in the…

Back by popular demand, Aussie Ark opens door to general public They will be operating three tours per day from 1 – 28 January 2020…

The Merriwa GrainCorp Silo Art project is a project of Upper Hunter Shire Council and completed in 2019. Council thanks GrainCorp for their partnership providing…

Support drought impacted families in the Upper Hunter this Christmas Upper Hunter and Muswellbrook shire councils have partnered with Upper Hunter Community Services (UHCS) to…

Upper Hunter Shire Council is inviting everyone to join a regular free run in a park from 8am every Saturday at Bill Rose Sports Complex…

Barrington Tops National Park is celebrating its 50th birthday! Join our celebrations in 2019 including events & guided tours. Enjoy walks, waterfalls & scenic drives…

It is time for a road trip to the Upper Hunter! As spring starts to come around, the nights get warmer and the skies are…

Introducing Timmy and Tammy – two of Aussie Ark’s cutest new residents. Timmy and Tammy are twin Tasmanian Devil joeys born as part of the…

A new Upper Hunter Country Tourism (UHCT) guide was recently launched for tourists to discover the ‘hidden beauty’ of the region. The guide has over…

Upper Hunter Shire Council welcomes the announcement by Deputy Premier and Minister for Regional NSW John Barilaro and Upper Hunter MP Michael Johnsen, of further…

Michelle Phillips and her family are passionate about camels and their farm in Muswellbrook is an oasis for these beautiful lumbering animals. Piercefield Farm produces…

David Darcy started painting only a few years ago and was a finalist in the 2018 Archibald Prize for his portrait of fellow Murrurundi artist…

Upper Hunter Shire Council is commencing a large scale public artwork in April, on the GrainCorp silo facilities in Merriwa. This will be the first…

28th – 30th October 2019 Sponsored by Australian Geographic Join Tim Faulkner for a unique hands-on experience with this Tasmanian devil and Eastern quoll captive…

Not-for-profit conservation organisation Devil Ark are officially opening their doors to the general public for the very first time since opening in 2011. The conservation…

Story from The Scone Advocate – Caitlin Reid IF you were searching for inspiration, there was no shortage in Scone on the weekend. The Scone…