Hunter, NSW

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 4:00 am, 23 September 2023 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

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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.

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Featured threatened species

Critically endangered Regent honeyeater

Species profile

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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Georges River National Park hazard reduction burn

Hazard reduction burn in Stockrington State Conservation Area

Hazard reduction burn, National Parks and Wildlife Service staff

Hazard reduction burn in Myall Lakes National Park and adjacent private properties

3 national parks personnel undertaking hazard reduction burning, Morton National Park

Hazard reduction burn in Tomaree National Park

Nowlands Lochinvar Coach House - central hallway

Extraordinary history of Nowland's Lochinvar Coach House and Setting recognised with listing on the NSW State Heritage Register

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Things to do & see

Braidwood

A historic town dating from 1839, with local art galleries, historical buildings, museum and surrounded by state forests. Photo: R.Conroy

Montague Island Nature Reserve

Montague Island Nature Reserve is home to hundreds of seals and more than 90 bird species. Photo: M.Rossi

Summit walk and trail in Kosciuszko National Park

Mount Kosciuszko Summit walk

Take this challenging bushwalk or mountain bike trail up to the summit of Mount Kosciuszko. Photo: M.van der Veer

Entrance to Fitzroy Fall Visitor Centre in Morton National Park

Fitzroy Falls Visitor Centre

Fitzroy Falls Visitor Centre offers information on the Southern Highlands nature walks, wildlife and birdwatching. Photo: B.Boughton

Davidson Whaling Station

The Davidson Whaling Station was one of the longest operating stations in Australia. Photo: J.Yurasek

Montague Island Lightstation

The Montague Island lighthouse has operated since 1880, automated since 1987 it also now functions as a lighthouse museum. Photo: S.Cohen

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