Dungog activities
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Apex Lookout Dungog
Apex Lookout provides excellent views over the township of Dungog, east towards Cooreei (a high hill overlooking the town) and also views to the north towards Barrington Tops. There is a table and benches available. Adjacent to the Look…
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Bunna Bunoo Olive Grove
Bunna Bunoo is a family managed olive grove located on the Paterson River in the Hunter Valley Region of NSW. Like the climate of Southern Italy where their family originated, the hot summers and cool crisp winters of the area are ideal co…
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Erringhi Hotel
Located in the small rural town of Clarence Town they have an old fashioned country pub with a great atmosphere and friendly staff. Beautifully located and full of rustic charm. Call in for a drink and a meal! They have a range of meals …
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Canoeing at Clarence Town
The boat ramp at Bridge Reserve (adjacent to the Williams River Holiday Park) at Clarence Town is a great spot to access the Williams River. One option is to travel upriver under the historic “Brig ‘O Johnson” Bridge and continue north al…
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John Tucker Park
John Tucker Park is located in the township and is located beside the Paterson River. It is named after local identity John Tucker who in 1939 purchased a riverside parcel of land alongside a small area already being used as a park by the …
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Jerusalem Creek Picnic Area
This remote picnic spot, in the most southerly entrance to Barrington Tops National Park, near Dungog, is a great escape from the modern world. Jerusalem Creek picnic area offers a rare opportunity to experience the splendour of subtropical…
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Paterson Court House Museum
Paterson Court House, built in 1857, was the centre of justice in the district, housing many policemen. In 1973, a small group of locals met in Paterson's School of Arts building to look into the possibility of forming a group to preserve t…
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Shaw's Williams River Bakery
Shaw’s Williams River Bakery now has an extensive range of pies and other products – 21 different savoury pies (including the very popular plain and cheese and bacon pies), sausage rolls, custard tarts, apple pies, vanilla slices, fruit fla…
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Barrington Tops National Park (Southern Gateway)
Dungog Shire and its towns and villages act as the southern gateway to the Barrington Tops National Park and the world heritage area, and both are very accessible to the large population living within three hours. The rainforests of Barri…
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Dungog Liquor
Start your weekend getaway with a stop off at your local bottle shop and liquor store, to buy wine, beer and spirits. They stock a huge range of beer, wine and spirits to match your tastes. They have a convenient drive through providing q…
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Lostock Dam
Lostock Dam is a minor rock fill and clay core embankment dam with a concrete lined, flip bucket spillway across the Paterson River upstream the village of East Gresford in Hunter region of New South Wales. The dam's purpose includes flood …
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Westwood Dungog Providores
In the butcher shop in Dowling Street, Dungog they offer beautiful and local grass-fed beef and lamb, free-range pork and chicken, eggs, cheeses and other specialties. Westwood Dungog Providores can also supply you with their own free ran…
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Flying Duck Cafe
Modern Country Cuisine and Fine Wine, This is a perfect location for small functions, meetings, birthdays and much more. The Café seats up to 50 guests comfortably at any one time. Group reservations are welcome, simply email them to recei…
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Boot Hill
"Boot Hill" is a selection of hundreds of shoes and boots strung along the fence of a property on Allyn River Road, north of Eccleston. The owners originally put up a "Boot Hill" sign and a few old shoes on the fence which has since increa…
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Cooreei Bridge over Williams River
The Cooreei Bridge over the Williams River at Dungog is listed under the NSW Heritage Act. Built in 1906, the Cooreei Bridge is an example of the Dare design. According to the pamphlet "Historic Bridges of the Hunter Valley" Harvey Dare…
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Tinshed Brewery
Are you looking for a locally made crafted ale, then look no further than the Tinshed Brewery, they focus on producing great craft beer. Their beers are all brewed on site in their brewery. Using both Australian and European ingredients. Th…
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Dungog Arts Society
Dungog Arts Society’s mission is to foster creative activities for all members of the community and to further develop artist awareness. They can be found at the foot hills of the World Heritage listed Barrington Tops National Park, on the…
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Gresford Heritage Museum
The Museum shows the extensive and rich history of the area, extending back to the first settlements in the 1820’s. Collecting, preserving and making accessible the stories, artefacts, documents and photographs which chronicle this history…
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Chichester State Forest - Allyn River
Located in the foothills of the State Forests of the Barrington Tops, Chichester State Forest on the Allyn River offers some stunning forest locations to visit or stay. Allyn River Forest Rest Area is a great day use area for swimming, bus…
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Ladies Well
Ladies Well is a special place, where visitors can enjoy the cool waters of the Allyn River surrounded by granite boulders and lush forest. Located within the eastern portion of Chichester State Forest on the Allyn River, and at the foothi…
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Settlers Arms Restaurant
Settlers Arms Restaurant can design a menu to suit any occasion and cater for weddings, engagement parties, birthday parties and other special events. They can cater for up to 40 for a formal sit down meal or up to 100 people with a cocktai…
