Hunter River (New South Wales)
The Hunter River is a major river in New South Wales, Australia. The Hunter River rises in the Liverpool Range and flows generally south and then east, reaching the Tasman Sea at Newcastle, the second largest city in New South Wales and a major harbour port. Its lower reaches form an open and trained mature wave dominated barrier estuary.
Ship entering the mouth of the Hunter River at Newcastle
The Hunter River meanders around coal mines and power plants in this aerial view.
Paddle steamer on the Hunter River near Duckenfield, New South Wales, c.1890
Bridges across Hunter River between Tomago and Hexham.
Newcastle, New South Wales
Newcastle or Greater Newcastle, locally nicknamed Newy, is a regional metropolitan area and the second-most-populated district in New South Wales, Australia. It includes the cities of Newcastle and Lake Macquarie; it is the hub of the Lower Hunter region, which includes most parts of the local government areas of City of Newcastle, City of Lake Macquarie, City of Maitland, City of Cessnock, and Port Stephens Council.
Image: Newcastle from Nobbys (2)
Image: The Custom House, Newcastle
Image: Newcastle Town Hall 50732203368
Image: 2 christ church cathedral