Merriwa - Birthplace of the Pony Club

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Merriwa is situated on the Golden Highway between Newcastle and Dubbo in an agriculturally rich area of the Upper Hunter Shire.  With a population around 1,000, it is a service town for the diverse and profitable surrounding rural landscape.

Contact Details

Merriwa Visitor Information Centre 
Phone: 02 6521 7046
Fax: 02 6521 7086
council@upperhunter.nsw.gov.au

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History of Merriwa (PDF 45KB)

Live and Work in Merriwa (PDF 1.23MB)

Welcome to Merriwa & Surrounding District (PDF - 2028.36KB)