Regional Councils - Upper Hunter Shire Council

The Upper Hunter Shire includes the townships of Aberdeen, Merriwa, Murrurundi and Scone. Other idyllic villages are scattered throughout the shire. The Upper Hunter includes some of the most spectacular rural scenery to be found in NSW with the Barrington Tops, Towarri and Goulbourn River National Parks plus many State Forests. The Hunter River originates in the mountains northeast of Scone, with Aberdeen the first town on the river once it leaves Lake Glenbawn as it makes its way to Newcastle and the Pacific Ocean.The area is home to many fine rural homesteads and Merriwa, Murrurundi and Cassilis boast a number of magnificent historic sandstone buildings. Rolling hills of fertile soil and crops are evident as you move west through the LGA to Merriwa and beyond.Scone is recognised as the 'Horse Capital' of Australia with a spectacular race course and equine facilities to service the large number of horse studs throughout the region. Highly productive river flats are surrounded by majestic volcanic peaks that provide snow capped vistas in the colder winter months.Accommodation is plentiful with a full range of options to choose from. The area is accessible by road, rail or air and upon arrival you will be greeted by welcoming and friendly country people.

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