Upper Hunter Shire

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The Upper Hunter Shire is home to some of Australia’s leading horse studs and country bush festivals. Other experiences include art galleries, the acclaimed Hunter Warbirds Aircraft Display and access to the World Heritage Barrington Tops. The Shire consists of the larger towns of Scone, Aberdeen, Merriwa and Murrurundi, as well as several small outlying rural communities. You’ll find all this just over three hours from Sydney or two hours from Newcastle to Scone.

The Upper Hunter Shire Events10 destination offers a wide selection of indoor and outdoor events facilities. These include boutique conference venues, country venues, horse venues and sports grounds.

  • Population: 14,229
  • Famous For: Hunter Warbirds Aircraft Display - Lake Glenbawn - Water Sports - Fishing - World Heritage Barrington Tops - Horse Stud Tours - Festivals - Horse Racing - Art Galleries - Antiques - Wineries & Distilleries
  • Getting Here: Daily flights via Newcastle Airport - Drive via Hunter Expressway/New England Highway - Train to Scone, Aberdeen and Murrurundi
  • Mins from Newcastle airport: 2 Hrs from Scone
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  • Contact Us: Upper Hunter Shire Council - 02 6540 1300 - [email protected]
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Events10 is an events marketing initiative by the Hunter Joint Organisation, representing 10 destinations that are perfect for your next event. From the coast to mountains, this website aims to provide event managers with information and resources to make it easy and attractive to host your event in this beautiful region.

This Bushfire Local Economic Recovery Fund project is jointly funded by the Australian and the NSW Government under the Disaster Recovery Funding Arrangements.

The Hunter Joint Organisation and Events10 acknowledges the country and history of the traditional custodians of the lands upon which we work and live. We pay our respects to the elders past, present and emerging, of our region, and of Australia.

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