Singleton
Town
Population 13665
Singleton is a pleasant and sleepy town set next to the Hunter River among beautiful pasturelands, mountains and national parks. It is the geographical heart of the Hunter Valley and is known for its excellent wines, with several famous vineyards.
Visitor Information
Singleton Visitor Information and Enterprise Centre, Townhead Park, New England Hwy; (02) 6571 5888 or 1800 449 888
Nearby national parks
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Wollemi National Park
Wollemi National Park, the second largest national park in the state and its largest wilderness area, is a primeval landscape of precipitous...more -
Yengo National Park
Steep-sided valleys, sandstone ridges and a web of creeks and rivers are contained within the wilderness of Yengo National Park. Part of the...more -
Barrington Tops National Park
World Heritage-listed Barrington Tops National Park spans a world of contrasts, from subalpine tablelands and peaks wreathed in swirling...more
Nearby towns
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Cessnock
Best known for being the hub of a region that produces some of Australia’s best wines and fresh produce, Cessnock is a relaxed,...more -
Maitland NSW
Maitland is in the heart of the world-class Hunter Valley wine region, on the Hunter River. Built on flood plains, it has suffered 15 major...more -
Muswellbrook
Muswellbrook (the 'w' is silent) is in the Upper Hunter Valley and prides itself on being 'blue heeler country'. Here cattle farmers...more
In Town
Singleton Mercy Convent The Sisters of Mercy arrived from Ireland in 1875 and set up this convent. Set in manicured gardens is the prominent convent, a chapel with an impressive marble altar, and the Sisters of Mercy Museum in an old Georgian cottage. Tours are conducted by the sisters at 2pm on weekends Mar–Nov; Queen St.James Cook Park: riverside park with picnic facilities and the largest monolithic sundial in the Southern Hemisphere; Ryan Ave. Singleton Historical Museum: memorabilia in Singleton's first courthouse and gaol from the town's pioneer days; Burdekin Park, New England Hwy. Town walk: enjoyable walk passing a historic Anglican church and lush parklands; brochure from visitor centre.
Nearby
Yengo National Park Mt Yengo is of cultural significance to local Aboriginal communities and there are extensive carvings and paintings in the area. The park is a rugged area of steep gorges and rocky ridges with several walking tracks and lookouts. Old Great North Rd, along the south-east boundary, is an intact example of early 19th-century convict roadbuilding. There are picnic and barbecue areas and campsites throughout the park. Inquiries (02) 6574 5555; 15 km S.Royal Australian Military Corps Museum: traces history of the infantry corps in Australia; 5 km S. Wollemi National Park: Singleton section features picturesque walking trails, lookouts and campsites; (02) 6372 7199; 15 km SW. For further details on the park see Lithgow. Hillside Orange Orchard: pick your own oranges; Windsor–Putty Rd; 25 km SW. Lake St Clair: extensive recreational and waterway facilities and you can camp onshore. Nearby lookouts offer magnificent views of Mount Royal Range; 25 km N. Broke: tiny township with breathtaking national park views and village fair in Sept; 26 km S. Mt Royal National Park: rainforest area with scenic walking tracks and lookouts with spectacular 360-degree views from Mt Royal over the entire region; (02) 6574 5555; 32 km N. Local Hunter Valley wineries: wineries with cellar-door tastings including Wyndham Estate, Australia's oldest winery, and Cockfighters Ghost; tours available; brochure from visitor centre.
Fishing spots near town
Port Stephens 89 km
Port Stephens is about 220 km north of Sydney and offers a mixed bag of quality species. In the estuaries, bream, flathead, mulloway and whiting dominate the catch while beach anglers do well on tailor, whiting and... Find out moreHawkesbury-Nepean River 113 km
The Hawkesbury River is regarded as one of the most consistent waters for big mulloway, or jewfish as they are called. It was with mulloway in mind that I went to the river to fish with Colin Tannahill. The river flows... Find out moreLithgow to Mudgee 139 km
Early settlers following in the footsteps of Blaxland, Wentworth and Lawson took three weeks of hard trudging to cross the majestic Blue Mountains. These days the drive from the Penrith plains in western Sydney takes... Find out moreBotany Bay 158 km
Recently I fished a hot-water outlet alongside the Kurnell refinery pier in Botany Bay, a few hundred metres from a monument dedicated to Captain James Cook’s landing in Australia in April 1770. A year before,... Find out morePort Hacking 167 km
In my youth, bream was a species anglers sought to put food on the table. It was a ‘kill it and fillet’ favourite. Both yellowfin and black bream fought well, but the sedentary nature of bait fishing –... Find out moreEco-friendly activities around town
Barrington Tops National Park 67 km
Best known for its superb bushwalking among ancient Antarctic beech forest and rainforest that receives snow several times a year, this 83 403-hectare park is one of the highest spots on the Great Dividing Range and even... Find out moreBirdwatching near Newcastle 70 km
A reclaimed 45-hectare wetland area just 10 minutes drive from the centre of Newcastle has been Ramsar-listed and is an excellent spot to see up to 213 bird species, including more than 2000 pairs of breeding egrets. The... Find out moreBurning Mountain Nature Reserve 83 km
Forget global warming for a while and marvel at this coal seam, about 30 metres underground, that has been burning as hot as 1700°C for an estimated 5500 years. A 3.5-kilometre walk to the top of the mountain through... Find out moreSnorkelling and diving around Nelson Bay 93 km
Nelson Bay and surrounds offer some superb snorkelling and diving. Many locations are accessible by boat only, such as beautiful Broughton Island, but there are some exceptional shore dives and snorkelling – some... Find out moreKayaking, Newcastle to Port Macquarie 97 km
Barrington Outdoor Adventure Centre at Gloucester offers an exciting one-day tour down the Barrington River. Guides can tailor the trip for beginners or family groups, choosing a quieter part of the river where there are... Find out moreThe Great North Walk 115 km
Although it links two of Australia’s most populated cities, Sydney and Newcastle, and passes through some beautiful bushland, the Great North Walk does not get the foot traffic you might expect. A 250-kilometre,... Find out moreBushwalking in and around Sydney 120 km
Surprisingly, Sydney does offer some superb bushwalking through secluded bushland. Aboriginal engraving and art sites are quite common, and many are not publicised, simply leaving you to discover them, appreciate them,... Find out morePicnicking in the Blue Mountains 128 km
Take a picnic up to the Blue Mountains Botanic Garden in Mount Tomah at any time of year and you will not be disappointed. At 1000 metres above sea level, it is usually cool in summer, brimming with flowers in spring,... Find out moreKayaking in Sydney 140 km
Surprisingly, this activity has only taken off in Sydney in the past few years. With a city centred on such great waterways, there is plenty to explore, whether just for an hour or two, or a whole week. Sydney Harbour... Find out moreTaronga Zoo 142 km
One of the world’s best zoos, Taronga is involved in a wide variety of threatened species recovery operations, wildlife rehabilitation and animal research work. As well as having a great day by Sydney Harbour,... Find out moreGolf courses around town
The Vintage Golf Club 24 km
Hunter Valley semillon, with its zesty aromas and flavours, is sometimes described by wine experts as ‘Australia’s wine gift to the world’. Its appeal also lies in its capacity to age well. The same... Find out moreNewcastle Golf Club 68 km
Long before American Tom Doak became the revered course designer he is today, he travelled the world playing and studying more than 800 courses. He made notes on every one, before compiling them into what he called ... Find out morePacific Dunes Golf Club 70 km
Advances in club and ball technology, aimed at helping players hit longer and straighter, have had a big effect on golf course architecture since the early 1990s. Many new developers have urged designers to stretch... Find out moreKooindah Waters Golf & Spa Resort 84 km
Throughout his playing career, Craig Parry has won tournaments around the world thanks to a mix of sound strategy, good ball-striking and a first-class short game. He brought those same key elements – golfing... Find out moreMagenta Shores Golf & Country Club 89 km
There is something truly inspiring about a golf course – whatever the quality of its playing surfaces – that offers the smells and sounds of the ocean. This is perhaps what first persuaded the Scots to use... Find out moreTerrey Hills Golf & Country Club 122 km
A golf course, by its very nature, is a living and constantly changing thing. A fine example of the way a course can grow and the effect this can have on its original design lies at Terrey Hills, about 40 minutes... Find out moreMonash Country Club 125 km
The first few years after World War II were boom years for golf course construction in Sydney, particularly north of the harbour. The founding members of Monash Country Club – which is today located high in the... Find out morePymble Golf Club 129 km
Pymble Golf Club has a rich history of nurturing some of the finest ball-strikers Australia has seen. The great Kel Nagle was the club’s resident professional for five years, and it was on the Pymble practice... Find out moreCastle Hill Country Club 130 km
Back in 1821, Irishman George Acres received a land grant and is understood to have planted Australia’s first citrus trees. He planted them on the land where the fairways of Castle Hill Country Club now weave... Find out moreLong Reef Golf Club 131 km
Occupying the Long Reef headland on Sydney’s northern beaches – ‘one of the best sites of any golf course in Sydney’, according to five-time British Open champion Peter Thomson – this... Find out moreCafes & restaurants around town
The proprietors of this award-winning brasserie are passionate about food, and have taken attention to detail and commitment to locally driven produce to new heights. Even Sydneysiders rave about the food served here,... Find out more
When you reach the National Trust slab cottage (c. 1876) with tiny, paned-glass windows, you may think a visit to Roberts restaurant is like entering a fairytale. Sprawling rooms and tiny passageways lead to the... Find out more
The Hungerford Hill wine estate provides a beautiful backdrop to this stunning winery restaurant. The specialty is the degustation, a multi-course meander through such delights as freshwater yabbies on wilted baby... Find out more
Nearby eco-friendly places to eat
Billy Kwong 146 km
This up-market restaurant in Surry Hills claims to have been the first restaurant in New South Wales that chose to become carbon neutral. Owned and run by passionate advocate of sustainability and ethical eating Kylie... Find out moreGreen Gourmet 147 km
These totally vegan restaurants have fascinating dishes including mock fish, made from taro, mushroom steaks and desserts such as green tea moon cake.... Find out moreNearby breweries
Hunter Beer Company 32 km
Potters Brewery, as this microbrewery is also known, might seem like a rather odd addition to this convention-based accommodation complex, which is named after the historic beehive-shaped pottery kilns scattered around... Find out moreBluetongue Brewery 55 km
Set up in 2004 by a consortium of Hunter region identities, including wine man Bruce Tyrell and hotelier Ian Burford, Bluetongue Brewery soon established a significant regional market for its premium lager and alcoholic... Find out moreSteel River Brewery 63 km
Every brewhouse has its own distinct personality – new ones are punched out in uniform fashion and pretty much look the same, but pre-loved ones tend to have a bit more character and, more often than not, a... Find out moreMurray's Craft Brewing Company 81 km
But there’s a-nothing so lonesome, morbid or drear, Than to stand in the bar of a pub with no beer. So sang the late country singing legend Slim Dusty and, more importantly, the words of the famous song were penned... Find out more4 Pines Brewing Company 137 km
What do Margaret River and Manly have in common? Well, they both have popular surfing spots and craft breweries or, at least, they do now. The Mitchell family had seen the burgeoning Margaret River microbrewing scene... Find out moreTooheys Brewery 143 km
Tooheys remains the last of Sydney’s long-running mainstream breweries still currently operating. Founders James and John Toohey were cattle farmers before they entered the beer game, buying the Darling Brewery (it... Find out moreLord Nelson Brewery Hotel 143 km
Sydney’s longest-running brew-pub is many things rolled into one fine watering hole – an institution for ale lovers, a tourist magnet and a haven for homesick Poms. The historic sandstone pub is as comfy as a... Find out morePaddy's Brewery 144 km
There may be more unlikely venues for a craft brewery but, offhand, I can’t think of one. The Markets Hotel is a 24-hour pub opposite Sydney’s Flemington fresh produce market, where you’re more likely... Find out moreRedoak Brewery 144 km
Redoak burst onto the craft-beer scene by winning a swag of medals at the 2004 Australian International Beer Awards before they had sold even a single drop. And they have continued to collect an impressive array of... Find out moreCampsites around town
Lake St Clair camping area 28 km
Nestled in the foothills of Mt Royal National Park, 25 km north of Singleton, picturesque Lake St Clair is up to 16 km long and has a storage capacity of 283 megalitres – almost half that of Sydney Harbour.... Find out moreLake Liddell Recreation Area camping area 29 km
On a practical level, 1133 ha Lake Liddell supplies cooling water to 2 nearby power stations; on a recreational level, it’s a haven for watersports, birding, canoeing, boating, walking and fishing. It’s... Find out moreYoungville camping area 43 km
On Mt Royal Rd, this camping area has 4WD dry-weather access only. From here, you can take the 5 km return hike down to Carrow Brook. If you’re traveling north from Singleton, turn right off the New England Hwy... Find out moreFinchley camping area 48 km
A smaller site on the Yango Track, this is a great base for 4WD touring (check with NPWS for track details), and only a 200 m walk to the Finchley Aboriginal Area. To get here from Wollombi and Laguna, follow the Yango... Find out moreBlue Gums Campground 50 km
This large camping area can accommodate large groups of up to 100 people as well as conventional vehicle-based campers. In Big Yango Precinct off Howes Valley Trail, 14 km west of Finchley Trig, the campsite can only be... Find out moreBig Yango Homestead 51 km
This sprawling homestead sleeps 8 people (with another 5 beds in an adjacent cottage), and supplies 240-volt power, hot showers, a wood fireplace and cooking equipment. There’s a smorgasbord of things to do here,... Find out moreWatagan Headquarters camping area 51 km
Once a forest workers’ camp, this is now a quiet, grassy area ringed with protective native forest and blue-leaved stringybark. You’ll find it off Watagan Rd, 3 km north of Watagan Forest Rd. Firewood and... Find out moreThe Cedar Brush Walk 52 km
Beginning in Somersby and ending 61 km later at Flat Rock Lookout, this section of the Great North Walk includes 8 camping areas and take in Jilliby State Conservation Area, farmland and Olney State Forest.... Find out moreMountain Arm camping area 52 km
Mountain Arm is also in the Big Yango Precinct, so you’ll need to pick up a key from the parks office to get through the gate. Once through the gate, you’ll reach Big Yango Homestead; turn left and... Find out moreLake Glenbawn camping area 53 km
The main camping area for Lake Glenbawn State Park is on the lake's eastern shore. There are also bungalows and cabins, a boat ramp, children's playground, and even archery. Other activities include canoeing, fishing,... Find out moreCaravan parks around town
BIG4 Valley Vineyard Tourist Park 33 km
This is the best-located park for exploring the Hunter Valley wineries. Just 3 km from the centre of Cessnock, the park offers good facilities including a Thai restaurant.... Find out morePinaroo Leisure Park 40 km
Conveniently located alongside the highway just 3.5 km south of the town centre, this park is well laid out with a relaxing pool. It is ideal for an overnight stop or a longer visit to this Upper Hunter region.... Find out moreLake Glenbawn State Park 54 km
The park is 14 km from Scone or easily accessible from Aberdeen. The powered sites do not front the lake but there are unpowered sites available with lake frontage. This is a popular fishing spot where anglers catch... Find out moreBellhaven Caravan Park 59 km
With good access to the Pacific Highway, this basic park has grassy drive-through sites ideal for an overnight stop. The town centre is only a short drive away. Bookings are recommended all year round.... Find out moreAustralian Motor Homes Tourist Park 67 km
This park is designed for big rigs. Located alongside the Pacific Highway, west of Karuah, it is a great place for an overnight stay and popular with groups on weekends. The owners also operate a commercial fish farm,... Find out moreNewcastle’s Stockton Beach Tourist Park 70 km
This park is located on the beachfront, just north of the port of Newcastle. Stroll along the beach, join in with the fishing on the breakwater, or just watch the large ships come and go. The park has large grassy areas... Find out moreBelmont Pines Lakeside Holiday Park 70 km
Not far south of the city of Newcastle, this park is in a superb position on the shores of Lake Macquarie, in a quiet, off-the-highway location. It faces north, with great views across the water. It is a good family park... Find out moreSwansea Gardens Lakeside Holiday Park 71 km
This large, council-operated park is located in a quiet area on the shores of Lake Macquarie. Facilities are good and include tennis courts and a half court basketball area. There are a small number of absolute... Find out moreBlacksmiths Beachside Holiday Park 73 km
A very appealing park with modern amenities, this place is just 100 metres from the surf club. The photos in reception are testament to its popularity with caravan clubs. We like it. Bookings are required in peak periods... Find out moreBIG4 Karuah Jetty Village 76 km
Located in a quiet position a short distance from the Pacific Highway, this park has very good amenities and looks across the northern arm of Port Stephens. There is a long jetty, good for fishing, and a limited number... Find out moreHotels, motels & B&Bs around town
Eco-friendly places to stay around town
Banjo’s Bushland Retreat, Vacy 33 km
With three self-contained lodges of various sizes and a recreation room that includes an environmental centre, this eco-accredited resort keeps nature as its focus. Even the nine-hole minigolf course weaves around the... Find out moreSomewhere Unique, Wollombi 41 km
The two stand-alone, couples-only cottages here are stylish, contemporary and have passive solar design. They are eco-accredited, on an 8-hectare bushland reserve, and use only renewable energy and Greenfleet vehicles.... Find out moreAustralia Walkabout Park, Calga 95 km
You can camp out with the 180 species of wild animal in this 32-hectare feral-proofed wildlife park that has a solid history of conservation and caring for injured and orphaned wildlife. The overnight camping experience... Find out moreWollemi Wilderness Retreat, Bilpin 125 km
These unusual self-contained cabins of various sizes feature passive solar design and are mainly constructed from recycled and salvaged materials. Although not high-class, they all have a spa and are in isolated bush... Find out moreDargan Springs Mountain Lodge, Clarence 134 km
At the soft end of ecotourism, this pleasant lodge and wellness retreat has advanced eco-certification. It is surrounded by a mountain ash forest dotted with waratahs, the habitat of wombats and wallabies. With a maximum... Find out moreJemby-Rinjah Eco Lodge, Blackheath 144 km
One of the first working examples of large-scale sustainable tourism to exist in Australia, Jemby-Rinjah has advanced eco-accreditation, and one of the most extensive systems of composting toilets in the country. Ten... Find out moreWoolshed Cabins, near Blackheath 146 km
Eleven kilometres from Blackheath and surrounded by a glorious natural amphitheatre of towering sandstone walls, the Woolshed Cabins sit on 100 hectares of cleared farmland (a working cattle farm) in the Kanimbla Valley,... Find out moreKanimbla View, Blackheath 146 km
Solar-powered, the two- and three-bedroom cottages here are surprisingly large inside. They are partially constructed from recycled and salvaged timbers, have composting toilets and a great view of the Kanimbla Valley... Find out moreBunjaree Cottages, Wentworth Falls 147 km
Great for families, Bunjaree Cottages have been designed to make a small environmental footprint, with full solar power and earth-brick insulation. One is built with recycled car tyres and mud, providing even better... Find out moreOld Leura Dairy 148 km
This creative collection of six buildings, which can sleep up to 30 people in various combinations, has been renovated and fitted out with all manner of recycled bits and bobs. There are old oven doors, rusted corrugated... Find out moreRest areas around town
Singleton Park Area 1 km
South side of town Small parking area just off the highway. Good facilities and shade. GPS: S32 34.321 E151 10.852... Find out moreSingleton North Rest Area 6 km
6 km NW of Singleton (R) or 43 km SE of Muswellbrook (L) Small area just off the highway. Good facilities. Limited shade. GPS: S32 31.437 E151 07.945 ... Find out moreGolden Highway Junction Rest Area 10 km
36 km NW of Maitland (L) or 11 km SE of Singleton (R) Small area just off the highway. Good facilities. Limited shade. GPS: S32 38.553 E151 14.005 ... Find out morePothana Lane Rest Area 16 km
30 km NW of Maitland (L) or 17 km SE of Singleton (R) Small area just off the highway via the old road. Limited shade. GPS: S32 39.433 E151 17.667 ... Find out moreMuswellbrook North Park Area 44 km
2 km N of Muswellbrook (R) or 23 km S of Scone (L) Small area adjacent to the highway. Good facilities. Limited shade. GPS: S32 14.858 E150 53.764... Find out moreAberdeen Park Area 52 km
North side of town Small parking area adjacent to the highway. Good facilities and shade. GPS: S32 09.641 E150 53.343... Find out moreScone Park Area 63 km
At the information centre Parking area adjacent to the highway. Good facilities and shade. GPS: S32 03.401 E150 52.174... Find out moreMedowie Road Rest Area 64 km
58 km S of Bulahdelah (L) southbound only Small area adjacent to the highway. Good facilities. GPS: S32 40.225 E151 50.113... Find out moreTwelve Mile Hill Rest Area 64 km
15 km N of Raymond Terrace (L) northbound only Large area just off the highway. Good facilities. GPS: S32 39.744 E151 50.559... Find out moreService Centre 79 km
93 km N of Sydney (L) or 74 km S of Raymond Terrace (R) Highway Service Centre just off the highway. GPS: S33 15.322 E151 24.172... Find out moreBurning Mountain Rest Area 83 km
24 km N of Scone (R) or 108 km S of Tamworth (L) Large grassed area well off the highway. Good facilities and shade. GPS: S31 51.383 E150 54.016... Find out moreStation Creek Rest Area 87 km
42 km N of Raymond Terrace (L) northbound only Large area just off the highway. GPS: S32 36.535 E152 05.746 ... Find out moreOurimbah Exit Rest Area 88 km
82 km N of Sydney (L) or 85 km S of Raymond Terrace (R) Large area just off the highway. Good facilities. Limited shade. GPS: S33 20.594 E151 22.046 ... Find out moreBlandford Park Area 91 km
North end of town Small parking area adjacent to the highway. Limited shade. GPS: S31 46.675 E150 53.547 ... Find out moreBrowns Flat Rest Area 92 km
20 km S of Bulahdelah (L) southbound only Large area just off the highway. Good facilities. GPS: S32 33.335 E152 08.982 ... Find out moreNerong Waterholes Rest Area 93 km
54 km N of Raymond Terrace (L) northbound only Large area just off the highway. Good facilities. Limited shade. GPS: S32 32.904 E152 09.206 ... Find out moreBulahdelah Rest Area 101 km
2 km N of Bulahdelah (R) or 70 km S of Taree (L) Small area just off the highway. Limited shade. GPS: S32 23.506 E152 13.310 ... Find out moreHawkesbury River Rest Area 107 km
49 km N of Sydney (L) northbound only Large area just off the highway on the banks of the river. GPS: S33 32.029 E151 11.845... Find out moreNewmans Road Rest Areas 111 km
13 km N of Bulahdelah (L) or 59 km S of Taree (L) Small areas just off the highway (both sides). Good facilities. Limited shade. GPS: S32 21.059 E152 18.905 (NORTHBOUND) & ... Find out moreTeamsters Rest Camp Area 113 km
T/O 82 km N of Scone (R) or 5 km E of Tamworth to Nundle (L) Secluded area by the creek 14 km south of Nundle via Crawney Road. Good shade. NOTE: Part unsealed access. GPS: S31 33.399 E151 03.390... Find out moreWang Wauk Rest Area 118 km
36 km N of Bulahdelah (L) or 36 km S of Taree (R) Large area just off the highway. Good shade and facilities. GPS: S32 09.295 E152 19.352 ... Find out moreSheba Dams Camp Area 119 km
T/O 82 km N of Scone (R) or 5 km E of Tamworth to Nundle (L) Large secluded area on the shore of the dam 11 kilometres east of Nundle via Hanging Rock Road. Good facilities and shade. GPS: S31 29.890 E151 11.843 ... Find out moreWallabadah Rest Area 119 km
North end of town Large area by Quirindi Creek behind the Memorial Gardens. Good facilities and shade. NOTE: Toilets close at 5:00 pm. GPS: S31 32.169 E150 49.906... Find out morePonderosa Park Camp Area 123 km
T/O 82 km N of Scone (R) or 5 km E of Tamworth to Nundle (L) Large camp area in the forest 17 kilometres east of Nundle via Hanging Rock Road. Good facilities and shade. GPS: S31 27.817 E151 15.433 ... Find out moreSwamp Creek Camp Area 126 km
T/O 82 km N of Scone (R) or 5 km E of Tamworth to Nundle (L) Grassed area on the riverbank 4 kilometres north of Nundle via Hanging Rock Road. Good facilities. Limited shade. NOTE: Access part unsealed. GPS: S31... Find out moreTalawahl Creek Rest Area 134 km
18 km S of Taree (L) southbound only Large area adjacent to the highway. Good facilities. Limited shade. GPS: S32 02.987 E152 26.816 ... Find out moreBowling Alley Point Camp Area 134 km
T/O 82 km N of Scone (R) or 5 km E of Tamworth to Nundle (L) Large area on the shores of the reservoir 14 kilometres north of Nundle. Good facilities. Limited shade. GPS: S31 21.669 E151 08.186 ... Find out moreLake Wallace Park Area 139 km
T/O 51 km E of Bathurst (L) or 11 km W of Lithgow (R) Large area 2 kilometres north of the highway on the shores of the lake. Good facilities but only limited shade. GPS: S33 24.849 E150 04.255 ... Find out moreFour Mile Hill Rest Area 140 km
65 km N of Bulahdelah (L) northbound only Large area just off the highway. Good facilities. Limited shade. GPS: S31 57.781 E152 27.925 ... Find out moreSunny Corner Camp Area 150 km
T/O 34 km E of Bathurst (L) or 28 km W of Lithgow (R) Secluded campground located 7 kilometres north of the highway. GPS: S33 23.267 E149 53.542 ... Find out moreWhat's on around town
Market: Burdekin Park, New England Hwy; 4th Sun each month.
Countryfest: includes the Australian Wife Carrying
Race; Apr.