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Outdoor Recreation

Enjoy magnificent views from an assortment of lookouts and plateaus located in Upper Hunter Country.

  • Dingo Gate in Barrington Tops offers an expansive view over the Hunter Valley
  • Lees Pinch Lookout in Goulburn River National Park offers bush land, canyons and mountain range views
  • The top of Pieries Peak in Mount Royal National Park showcases views of the unique flora and fauna found in the Park.
  • Eye of the Needle plateau in Murrurundi is the perfect vantage point for views over the township of Murrurundi

 

Bushwalkers will love Upper Hunter Country. Try these trails for some hiking adventures.

  • The Bicentennial National Trail – runs right through Upper Hunter Country.
  • Hike around the lower reaches of Widden Brook and Baerami Creek in Wollemi National Park.
  • Hike from Forest Road to Mt Barrington – an undulating walk in the Barrington Tops.
  • Walk the 5km track from Youngville Picnic Area to Carrowbrook in Mount Royal National Park

Biking enthusiasts can enjoy the various trails around the area

  • The Mount Royal Road loop is a good track for fit mountain bikers.
  • The Wybong and Giants Creek trails leading from Sandy Hollow to Widden Valley are great family bike rides.  

 

For those looking for a more leisurely walk, try  

  • Burning Mountain guided walk – a short one and a half hour return walk leading to the viewing platform overlooking Burning Mountain.
  • Phipps Cutting Picnic Area offers short walks on the outskirts of Wollemi  National Park.
  • Devils Hole Lookout has a short walk leading to spectacular wilderness views over Barrington Tops

Cool off in the waters of Lake Glenbawn, Lake Liddell and Lake St Clair.

  • Boat ramps are available at all lakes. Bring the power boat, sailboard or Jet Ski and enjoy a family day out.
  • Hire a canoe at Lake Glenbawn or bring your Kayak to use in the Hunter River or up in the streams of the Barrington Tops.
  • Bring the Fishing gear – an abundance of fish is available at Lakes Glenbawn and St Clair. You’ll find top Australian Bass, Golden Perch, Murray Cod, Trout and Catfish hiding in the depths of the waters.

 

  • Unwind at a designated picnic spot such as the Washpools Picnic Area or Paradise Park in Murrurundi,
  • Camp at our tourist parks and campgrounds scattered throughout the region
  • Look for kangaroos early in the morning roaming the valley flats
  • Go birdwatching in the National Parks and look for Turquoise and King Parrots, Kingfishers, Rosellas, Glossy Black Cockatoos, and Wedge-tailed Eagles.
  • Sit on the banks of the Hunter River at Moonan Flat to try and spot the platypus playing in the river at dusk.