For those who delight in history, heritage abounds in the Upper Hunter. Discover the histories of the early settlers, the roaming bushrangers as well as the aboriginal tribes that wandered this lush countryside long before the arrival of white men.

Museums, old world charm and 19th century heritage sites tell the story of early life in Upper Hunter Country. 

Marvel at the ornate design of the Sacred Spaces Chapel in Singleton Spend the night in a 19th Century homestead such as Belltrees, Kerrabee, Turanville and Segenhoe Inn.
View old relics of yesteryear in the Historical Museums of Merriwa, Muswellbrook, Scone and Singleton.   Pay respect to the 12th Light Horse Regiment in Murrurundi or our ancestors of World War II at the Military Museum in Singleton.
View 19th century churches like St Alban’s in Muswellbrook (influenced by Sir George Gilbert Scott, E T Blacket and John Horbury Hunt) and St Luke’s Recovery in Scone. Capture the heart of each town by engaging on an historical town walk. Retrace the steps of the early settlers and see how they once lived. Muswellbrook Heritage Town walk takes in over 25 sites dating as far back as the 1840s  Hotels, residences, both grand and simple,churches,shops and commercial properties.