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Getting to the Upper Hunter is easy
From Sydney:
The New England Highway runs right through the centre of the Upper Hunter.
Follow the F3 Freeway exiting at the New England Highway (between Newcastle & Maitland) and head north into Singleton via Maitland.
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Follow tourist route 33 from the F3 towards Branxton then travelling north along the New England Highway.
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Follow the Putty Road from Windsor through Yengo National Park and connect to the Golden Highway or continue travelling north along the New England Highway through Singelton and Muswellbrook.
From the West:
The main link from the west and Central NSW is the Golden Highway.
Follow the Golden Highway from Dubbo into Merriwa. www.golden-highway.com.au
From the North:
Follow the New England Highway via Tamworth into Murrurundi.
From the East Coast:
Travel via Gloucester and over the Barrington Tops for a scenic journey leading into Scone.
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Follow the Pacific Highway until it meets with the New England Highway at Hexham.
No Car?
Then make use of the Country Link train services or Bus services out of Sydney or Newcastle to connect you to Upper Hunter Country. Visit www.countrylink.info/
The nearest commercial regional airport is Newcastle Airport located approximately 1 1/2 hours away from Upper Hunter Country. www.newcastleairport.com.au
You may also use the City Rail train network, from Central Station and swapping trains at Hamilton or Newcastle. For more information visit City Rails website www.cityrail.info/
Bus Services that travel through this area are:
Sidd Fogg's - between Newcastle and Dubbo
Howards Bus and Charter - between Murrurundi and Scone
Greyhound Australia - between Sydney and Brisbane via Toowoomba
Kean's Express - between Scone and Sydney also between Scone and Port Macquarie
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