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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:
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.
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
Open seven days and located just off the CBD in Vennacher Street.
Open seven days and located on the New England Highway.
Open seven days and located just off the New England Highway.
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.