The Hunter Region, also commonly known as the Hunter Valley, Newcastle Region, or simply Hunter, is a region in northern New South Wales, Australia, extending from approximately 162 km (101 mi) to 310 km (193 mi) north of Sydney. It contains the Hunter River and its tributaries with highland areas to the north and south. Situated at the northern end of the Sydney Basin bioregion, the Hunter Valley is one of the largest river valleys on the NSW coast, and is most commonly known for its wineries and coal industry.
View across the Hunter Valley
The mouth of the Hunter River at Newcastle
Lieutenant John Shortland was the first European to survey the Hunter River in 1797.
Parts of the Upper Hunter Valley can be very dry and experience drought conditions during the growing season.
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.
