About Murrurundi
A historic town on the New England Highway, at the northern gateway to the Hunter Valley.
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The Story of Haydonton
Flip through the history of the private town founded across the river in 1841.
Our Story
Murrurundi sits on the New England Highway in the Upper Hunter Shire, at the point where the Hunter Valley meets the Liverpool Range on the way north toward the New England Tablelands. The Pages River runs through town, and the surrounding hills have long shaped Murrurundi's identity as a rural service town with a strong sense of history — several heritage buildings along Mayne Street date back to the town's early coaching-era days.
This page is a starting point — if you know more detail about Murrurundi's founding, key historical dates, or local stories worth telling, they can be added here.
Getting Here
Murrurundi is on the New England Highway, roughly midway between the Hunter Valley and the New England region. It's a common stopping point for travellers heading north or south along the highway.
Local Identity
The town is known locally for the annual King of the Ranges Stockman's Challenge & Bush Festival, held at the Rosedale Complex each September — see the Events page for upcoming dates. Murrurundi is also home to a number of long-standing community clubs and services — browse them on the Community & Services page.
Quick Questions
Where is Murrurundi?
Murrurundi is a town in the Upper Hunter Shire, NSW 2338, on the New England Highway at the foot of the Liverpool Range, where the Hunter Valley meets the New England Tablelands.
What local government area is Murrurundi in?
Murrurundi is part of the Upper Hunter Shire local government area.
What is Murrurundi known for?
Murrurundi is known for its heritage buildings along Mayne Street from the town's coaching-era history, and for the annual King of the Ranges Stockman's Challenge & Bush Festival held at the Rosedale Complex each September.
How do I get to Murrurundi?
Murrurundi sits directly on the New England Highway, roughly midway between the Hunter Valley and the New England region, making it a common stopping point for travellers heading north or south.