Visiting Dungog
The untamed Barrington Tops provide a superb backdrop to a burgeoning tourism industry for the Shire. This World Heritage listed National Park is the drawcard that has developed and grown this industry for over 80 years.

More than 1,500 tourist beds are now scattered throughout the Shire, offering a complete range of accommodation from award-winning luxury resorts to log cabins in the bush and historic bed and breakfasts. This is ecotourism at its best.

As part of the state's most popular tourism region, the Hunter Valley, Dungog Shire is on a winner. Its myriad natural strengths, local characters and country feel create a complete experience for the traveler. Its ideal proximity to the Sydney market assures continued prosperity.

Opportunities exist in retail, specialised accommodation and a broad mix of service-based industries.

“The Barrington Tops area is a tourist destination in every sense. Barrington Guest House with the tourism industry has made significant inroads over the past 70 years. We have seen the tourism industry grow to make a significant contribution to the economic development of the Dungog Shire. The real strength of the industry lies in the natural assets of the area coupled with its proximity to the major markets, as well as the development of a strong working relationship with key players.”

Brad Lewis, Barrington Guest House