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Contact Council

02 6540 1100
council@upperhunter.nsw.gov.au

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Our Shire

Upper Hunter Shire is located in the Hunter Region of New South Wales, about 250 kilometres north of Sydney. It is bounded by Liverpool Plains Shire and the Tamworth Regional Council area in the north, Gloucester and Dungog Shires in the east, the Singleton Council area and Muswellbrook Shire in the south and the Mid-Western Regional Council area and Warrumbungle Shire in the west.

The Upper Hunter Shire is a predominantly rural area and encompasses a total land area of about 8,000 square kilometres, of which a large proportion is National Park and nature reserves. Most of the rural area is used for grazing, dairy farming, horse studs and general farming. The main township is Scone, with smaller townships at Aberdeen, Merriwa and Murrurundi (these links will take you away from our website).  The Shire is a major cattle, crop, goat, pig, poultry and sheep producer, has an increasing number of vineyards, an abattoir which supplies the Australian and overseas markets, and the best and friendliest rural community within easy travelling distance from Sydney and Newcastle.

The Shire has a vibrant rural community that has been able to develop its own unique character, with Aberdeen host to the annual "Aberdeen Highland Games"; Merriwa in the west being well known for its popular "Festival of the Fleeces"; Murrurundi with one of the largest sheep dog trials in the state and the annual "King of the Ranges Stockman's Challenge", and Scone renowned for its thoroughbred horse industry and the long running "Scone & Upper Hunter Horse Festival".

Aberdeen Heights Land Sale

Large residential blocks from only $125,000

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Community Newsletters

Community newsletters published throughout the Upper Hunter Shire are also published on this web page. 

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Culture

Here you'll find a directory of organisations and artists contributing to the Upper Hunter lifestyle.

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Economic Development

This page showcases land for sale in Aberdeen, Merriwa and Murrurundi.

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We LIVE Here Local Investment Card

Upper Hunter Shire and Muswellbrook Council are inviting local businesses – big and small - to participate in a free economic development initiative that is a joint collaboration between the two Councils.

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Events

There are several major events held throughout the year across the Shire and plenty happening in between.

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Home hosting

Interested in providing a clean bed and light breakfast for visitors to the area?  Join our home host listing by filling out and returning the form below.

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Maps

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Moving to our Shire

Upper Hunter Shire Council has created the 'Welcome to the Upper Hunter' program to identify and welcome new residents to our region.

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Our Local History

Various Historical Societies within the Shire aim to promote in the general community knowledge of and enthusiasm for the heritage of our local district.

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Tourism & Business

You can access a number of online tourism resources by visiting Upper Hunter Shire Council's Tourism website. 

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Our Services

Upper Hunter Shire Council is a local government authority and provides an extensive array of services including health and building; town planning; aged care; sporting and recreational facilities; roads; libraries; waste collection; airport facilities; saleyards; public venues; water; children, youth and families and tourist information.

About Us

Upper Hunter Shire is located in the Hunter Region of NSW, approximately 250km north of Sydney.  The Shire is predominantly rural and encompasses 8,100km2.

 

Contact Us

PO Box 208
Scone NSW 2337

Phone:  02 6540 1100
Fax:  02 6545 2671
council@upperhunter.nsw.gov.au

135 Liverpool Street, Scone
34-40 Vennacher Street, Merriwa
47 Mayne Street, Murrurundi

After hours emergencies for roads, bridges, animal control,
water, sewer & landfill
Phone: 02 6540 1199

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