Climate change
Mean temperatures are projected to rise by 2 ºC by 2070. The greatest increases are being seen summer and spring. All models show there are no declines in mean temperatures across the Hunter.
Overview
Famous for its vineyards and wines, the Hunter Region includes significant natural areas such as Barrington Tops and is the home to the 'dinosaur tree', the Wollemi pine.
Air quality Last updated at 7:00 am, 26 February 2021 AEST
The Upper Hunter Air Quality Monitoring Network (UHAQMN) is the regional air quality monitoring network in the Upper Hunter Region.
- Lower Hunter Good
- Central Coast Good
Featured threatened species
Common name
Regent Honeyeater
Scientific name
Anthochaera phrygia
Status in NSW
Critically Endangered
Commonwealth status
Critically Endangered
The Regent Honeyeater is a striking and distinctive, medium-sized, black and yellow honeyeater with a sturdy, curved bill. Adults weigh 35 - 50 grams, are 20 - 24 cm long and have a wings-pan of 30 cm. Its head, neck, throat, upper breast and bill are black and the back and lower breast are pale lemon in colour with a black scalloped pattern. Its flight and tail feathers are edged with bright yellow.
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THINGS TO DO & SEE
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Cape Byron Lighthouse
Cape Byron Lighthouse sits on Australia’s most easterly point, a shining light over Byron Bay. Photo: J.Spencer
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New Italy Settlement
The museum highlights the cultural and social contributions made by Italian migrants to the North Coast region. Photo: T.Fletcher
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St Thomas Anglican Church
This historic Anglican church was built by convict labour between 1824 and 1827 when Port Macquarie was a penal settlement. Photo:T.Sullivan
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Smoky Cape Lighthouse
Take a walk around one of NSW's oldest and tallest lighthouses. Photo: D.Finnegan
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Arakoon National Park
Arakoon National Park offers beachside camping and rocky foreshores with great fishing and beaches. Photo: D.McGerty
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Yuraygir coastal walk
Hike the multi-day Yuraygir coastal walk on the Clarence Coast. Photo: R.Cleary
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