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Big Blue horse sculpture made of baling twine

Big Blue

Landmarks and Buildings

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A horse sculpted from blue string? What kind of string is it exactly—baling twine, perhaps? Crafted by Nick Adams, a...

Pioneer cottage in the centre of Murrurundi

Murrurundi Pioneer Cottage

Historical Sites and Heritage Locations

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The Murrurundi Pioneer cottage came to Murrurundi from a farm called Allston out of Timor Way and was built in...

Family and NPWS Ranger on the banks of Middle Brook in Towarri National Park. Credit: John Spencer

Towarri National Park

National Parks and Reserves

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Towarri is a diverse landscape of various vegetation types. Pockets of rainforest, stands of large grass trees and sections of...

Polblue Swamp track

Polblue Swamp track

Natural Attractions

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The Polblue Swamp track will take you on a short journey through the wetlands and high altitude forests of the...

Lake Glenbawn Recreation Area

Lake Glenbawn Recreation Area

Sports and Recreation Facilities

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Lake Glenbawn Holiday and Recreation Park is located in the Upper Hunter Region, just 15 minutes past Scone. This large...

Scone Golf Club

Scone Golf Club

Agri, Mining and Industry Sports and Recreation Facilities

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Scone Golf Club is located in the Upper Hunter Valley of New South Wales, two hours drive north of Newcastle...

A purpose built Hangar

Hunter Warbirds Museum

Galleries, Museums and Collections

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See, hear and feel the thrill of flight at the Hunter Warbirds attraction. Hunter Warbirds is an immersive aviation attraction...

Mural on signal box in Wingen. Depicts horse on rider with wildlife and landscape

Wingen Signal Station Mural

Landmarks and Buildings

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As you journey towards Murrurundi from Muswellbrook, the scenic route unveils vibrant murals on signal stations along the railway line....

Railway signal station mural with birds

Dartbrook Signal Station Mural

Landmarks and Buildings

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As you journey towards Murrurundi, you'll come across vibrant murals adorning signal stations along the railway line. This initiative stemmed...

Man golfing

Aberdeen Golf Club

Sports and Recreation Facilities

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Aberdeen Golf Course is a nine hole (18 tee) course set on the banks of the Hunter River in Aberdeen....

Blandford Signal Station Mural

Blandford Signal Station Mural

Landmarks and Buildings

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As you journey towards Murrurundi, you'll be greeted by murals adorning signal stations along the railway line. This initiative was...

Oil on canvas awarded Highly Commended Murrurundi Art Prize

ArtOnlyby Anita – Studio1308

Galleries, Museums and Collections

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Anita is a local artist who practices her craft at Studio 1308 on Mayne, a working studio that is open...

The view of Liverpool and Breeza plains from Breeza lookout in Coolah Tops National Park. Photo:

Breeza lookout

Natural Attractions

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This lookout is well worth the 26km drive from the park entrance along The Forest Road, to the head of...

Bronze sculpture of a Mare and Foal in Elizabeth Park in Scone

Scone Mare and Foal

Landmarks and Buildings

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Guess the weight of this bronze masterpiece portraying a mare and her foal? And while pondering, consider the weight of...

A family enjoying the Washpools waterhole along the Middle Brook. Credit: John Spencer © DPE

Washpools waterhole

Natural Attractions

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It doesn't really matter how hot the weather gets when you've got a place to cool off. Washpools waterhole is...

Barrington trail

Barrington trail

Natural Attractions

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Barrington trail is a great drive or mountain bike, and there are spectacular views, an amazing array of forest habitats...

Towering Pine Trees at The Firs in Stewarts Brook State Forest

The Firs, Stewarts Brook State Forest

Natural Attractions

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The Firs, in Stewarts Brook State Forest, is a stunning picnic area located within a former pine plantation near the...

Cobark Lookout in Barrington Tops State Forest

Cobark Lookout

Natural Attractions

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Cobark Lookout is on the eastern edge of Barrington Tops State Forest, and is the first rest stop for visitors...

Viewing platform set within river oak forest, Towarri National Park. Credit: John Spencer © DPE

Washpools picnic area and viewing platform

Natural Attractions

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Washpools picnic area and viewing platform are set within river oak forest and box woodland beside the tranquil Middle Brook....

Polblue Falls in Barrington Tops

Polblue Falls

Natural Attractions

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Polblue Falls is a high altitude waterfall hidden deep in Barrington Tops National Park, at the highest point of the...

Burning Mountain walk

Burning Mountain Walk

Natural Attractions

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You would expect a fire sizzling below ground for 5,500 years to have some fairly dramatic effects on the vegetation,...

Murrurundi Souther Entry sculpture

Gateway to Murrurundi

Landmarks and Buildings

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As you enter the southern gateway of Murrurundi, you'll be greeted by an eye catching corten steel sign, crafted by...

Aerial view of Burning Mountain Nature Reserve coal seam. Credit: John Spencer © DPE

Burning Mountain Nature Reserve

National Parks and Reserves

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Sometimes, the quiet corners of a state hold the biggest surprises. Burning Mountain Nature Reserve is tucked away off New...