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 6:00 pm, 29 July 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 Fair
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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Sydney Harbour National Park
Sydney Harbour National Park protects islands and foreshore around Sydney Harbour. Photo: K.McGrath
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Carisbrook
Carisbrook is a period furnished Victorian house open to the public on a regular basis. Photo: S.Watters
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The Coast Track
Discover the magnificent ocean views and rugged beauty of Royal National Park’s coastline as you walk the Coast track. Photo: A.Richards
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Collingwood
Once known as Bunker’s Farm, this is a rare surviving example of a Governor Macquarie era residence. Photo: S.Watters
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Audley historic recreational complex
Enjoy nineteenth century parklands and picnic grounds beside the Hacking River. Photo: D.Finnegan
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Aboriginal Heritage walk
The Aboriginal Heritage walk highlights rock art and engravings of the Guringai people in Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park. Photo: A.Richards
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