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 11:00 pm, 15 May 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.
Beaches
THINGS TO DO & SEE
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Hill End Historic Site
A unique collection of buildings, relics and sites from the 1872 gold rush. Photo: B.Hlavica
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Warrumbungle National Park
Warrumbungle National Park near Coonabarabran in NSW is a great place for camping, walking, birdwatching and stargazing. Photo: I.Oeland
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Dundullimal Homestead Dubbo
Australia’s oldest surviving timber slab building dating from the 1840s. Photo: S.Gratton
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Grave of Yuranigh at Molong
Grave of Yurnigh, Aboriginal guide to explorer Sir Thomas Mitchell, includes carved trees and an inscribed headstone. Photo: S.Woodhall
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