Services may be altered due to coronavirus precautions

Please see this notice for more information on accessing buildings for face-to-face service and social distancing requirements for each Council service.

Visitor Information Centres

Upper Hunter Shire has three accredited Visitor Information Centres (VICs) that are open 363 days per year. Each takes pride in providing up to date accommodation, attraction and area information. The Shire has four major events annually:

• Murrurundi King of the Ranges in February
• Scone & Upper Hunter Horse Festival in May
• Merriwa Festival of the Fleeces in June
• Aberdeen Highland Games in July

 The Shire’s diverse landscape, scenery and events make it the perfect place to visit for all the family.

We can help make your stay memorable so contact our helpful staff at one of the Centres below or visit our tourism website upperhuntercountry.com

Other tourism and business information for the Upper Hunter Shire can be found here.

VIC  Opening Hours

Scone VIC:  Monday to Friday 9.00am to 5.00pm, Saturday to Sunday and Public Holidays 10.00am to 4.00pm

Merriwa VIC: Monday to Friday 9.00am to 5.00pm, Saturday to Sunday and Public Holidays 10.00am to 3.30pm

Murrurundi VIC: Monday to Friday 9.00am to 4.00pm, Saturday to Sunday and Public Holidays 10.00am to 3.00pm