Lifestyle
As locals and visitors will tell you, this haven of the Hunter has been one of Australia's best kept secrets for years. Nestled in the foothills of the Barrington Tops, between the Pacific and New England Highways, the shire of Dungog has kept its idyllic charm.

Snow peaked ranges, fresh water streams, clean unpolluted air and magnificent rural and mountain vistas are the essence of Dungog. It is rich in natural and built features yet far from overdone.

Dungog Shire regularly matches and often surpasses its city counterparts in many ways. It boasts excellent educational facilities with four pre-schools, eight primary schools and one of the Hunter's best achieving high schools. And with house prices well below adjoining areas, it's very affordable.

An excellent hospital, four doctor surgeries, a dentist as well a large nursing home and aged-care units for the elderly ensure a high level of health care.

And when it comes to recreation, it's all here. Two golf courses, a choice of bowling clubs, tennis courts, competition sports, swimming pools, a charming country cinema….and that's just the start of it.

The lifestyle benefits of Dungog shire are endless. One visit will give you a taste, stay any longer and you'll be hooked.

All this only two and a half hours from Sydney!