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Council has a wide range of information available about sport and recreation opportunities, both casual and organised, within the Shire. Council’s Sports Participation Officer is available to assist community sporting groups in many ways, from increasing participation to planning for long term goals.
Council, in conjunction with sporting groups, organises school holiday sports days, come’n’try days and other recreation opportunities throughout the year, such as Bike Week events and Ride2School Day. For information on these activities or for any general sporting enquiries contact the Sports Participation Officer.
Upper Hunter Shire Council Bicycle Plan 2015 - PDF 3mb
Sports Participation Officer
sports@upperhunter.nsw.gov.au
These rural rides take you onto unpaved roads for at least ten kilometres of your route. They are ideally suited for riders of bikes that can go off-road, such as mountain bikes, touring bikes or endurance/gravel road bikes. Challenge yourself on these country rides, recommended by local cycling enthusiasts for their beauty and challenges. Pack plenty of food, water and spare tubes for your journey as some of these roads can be quite remote. Tell someone where you are going and when you are expected to be back.
There are many sporting groups and activities available in Upper Hunter Shire. Download the sports directory for a comprehensive list of sporting groups by town.
Sporting fields and recreational facilities in Upper Hunter Shire
There are many parks located in various towns throughout our Shire for your enjoyment. A few are showcased below.
Grab your bicycle and challenge yourself on these scenic rides,
recommended by local cycling enthusiasts for their safety, beauty,
challenges and amenities en-route.
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.