Dun This Dun That Dungog

From the rolling green hills to the creative heart of the community, Dungog comes alive every month with a vibrant mix of exhibitions, events and open spaces to explore. It is a celebration of creativity across the region. To find out what’s on where search Events or just Explore.

Whether you’re drawn to contemporary sculpture, country carnivals, garden rambles, creative workshops or quirky trails (hello, Pelicans of Paterson!), this is the perfect time to take a drive, stay a while, and experience the charm of Dungog Shire.

Dungog Shire is in the Hunter Region of New South Wales, Australia and is renowned for its forests, mountains and picturesque river villages. Council is committed to the preservation and protection of the Shire’s natural environment and cultural heritage and offers a high quality rural lifestyle within 2.5 hours easy drive of Sydney. It is bordered in the north by the Barrington Tops plateau, which is part of the Great Dividing Range.