Life as it should be
Authentic experiences and real country villages.
The perfect destination for that weekend getaway!
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Dungog Shire in the Hunter Region of NSW, is renowned for its forests, mountains and picturesque river villages with historic elegant buildings and lush rural landscapes.
Find out more, including our secrets in our brand new magazine here.
It’s all here on your doorstep
Dungog is only 60 mins from Newcastle and 2 1/2 hours from Sydney.
You’ll wonder why you’ve never been!
24 January 2025
A garden party on the lawn at the historic Tocal Homestead, shared with friends and family. Professional actors perform a unique and contemporary musical rendition of one of William Shakespeare’s most loved works.
A unique re-telling of this classic with a Bluegrass twist occurs during twilight, with a glass of sparkling and canapes on arrival. This is followed by a 2 course dinner prepared by the talented team of Sprout Catering.
Settle in as The Barden Party entertain with lively outbursts featuring music with breathtaking moments woven throughout.
The perfect entertainment for the uninitiated, within a stunning rural setting.
Till the end of March 2025
Open daily 10am to 2pm
Our next exhibition is Gaia Is … is one of our four exhibitions per year featuring Visual and Performing Arts and Crafts, which are open to all exhibitors of all ages- DAS members and non-members, from any area.
Each of these four, new-style, themed exhibitions runs for THREE MONTHS.
Every day January 2025
Open daily from 10.30am to 1.00pm only during the month of January.
Want to see how one of Australia’s largest conservation facilities is operated? Well, this is your chance! Due to popular demand, Aussie Ark is opening its doors to the public again, for a short time only!
Visitors to the Ark will have the opportunity to meet and learn about our residents, some of Australia’s most endangered native species. Open hours are from 10.30am – 1pm each day, and your ticket includes a guided tour of the facility, which starts promptly at 11.00am.
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