There a three animal shelters within Upper Hunter Shire. Scone, Merriwa and Murrurundi.
Council offers hostel and independent living quarters for the aged and low income earners, details of which can be found here.
Merriwa Caravan Park is nestled on the banks of the Merriwa River. Offering powered and unpowered sites, an amenities block and laundry. There in one on-site cabin also available.
Downloading the comprehensive information booklet on this page may help answer many of your questions with regard to our cemeteries and burials.
The following Council managed venues or rooms/sites at these venues are available for hire in this local government area.
Upper Hunter Shire Council manages branch libraries at Scone, Merriwa, Aberdeen, Cassilis and Murrurundi.
Scone golf course is open every day (except competition days to be advised).
There is a ticketing machine at the 1st hole which accepts cards and cash.
Fat cattle sales are held each Tuesday, store sales on the 3rd Thursday of every month and six stud sales throughout the year. The Centre is European Union (EU) accredited. All sales are livestreamed through Stocklive.
Find and book sporting facilities across the Shire here.
All pool entry fees, contact details and opening hours can be found on this page.
Upper Hunter Shire has three accredited Visitor Information Centres that are open 363 days per year.
Council operates Waste Depots or Transfer Stations in Aberdeen, Cassilis, Merriwa, Murrurundi and Scone.
Youth Centres are provided for young people throughout Upper Hunter Shire in Merriwa, Murrurundi and Scone.
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.
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.
We have a COVID-19 Safety Plan and are committed to keeping you safe.
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
Ngayan marrungku paran wiyan Wanarruwa, mirumalikan para ani parraykupa, ngatan ngayan marrung wiyan Ngarrakay paranpa yurakaykal ngatan pangaykal.
We acknowledge the Wonnarua people, traditional keepers of this land, and we pay respects to their Elders, past and present.
Translation by Aunty Sharon Edgar-Jones.