Dungog Travel Accommodation Gateway: Dungog Accommodation Business Shopping and Visitor Information

<body> <h1>Dungog Accommodation</h1> <p>See the <a href="http://www.dungog.com">Dungog Business Gateway</a> Site</p> <p>In Dungog Shire we are optimistic and with good reason. The area and its towns are growing at a steady rate; we have all the necessary services and have kept the Shire's enviable lifestyle intact.</p> <p>Opportunities abound to become a part of this rural yet connected location. The area is looking forward to building on our growing new industries of tourism, sustainable development and information technology, while retaining as well as diversifying from our traditional agricultural bases into new growth industries.</p> <p>Many new businesses have discovered the advantages of Dungog Shire. Its central location coupled with an extensive range of services, friendly people, quality education and recreational pursuits offer a unique opportunity to develop your business and enhance your quality of life.</p> <p>Dungog Shire is a place on the move with a bright future. We welcome you to join us.</p> <h1>Dungog Travel Location</h1> <p>Dungog offers an extremely sought after location. It is positioned within easy reach of major business markets and other regional and metropolitan centres of Sydney, Newcastle and Maitland, while maintaining a prized lifestyle unmatched in the region.</p> <p>Geographically situated in the Hunter Valley, Dungog is an easy hour's drive to Newcastle where Newcastle Airport links to the rest of Australia. Its the same distance to the coast and only two and a half hours drive from Sydney. </p> <p>The Shire is nestled in between the Pacific and New England Highways with scenic country roads providing quick access to these main thoroughfares.</p> <p>And to top it off, the Barrington Tops World Heritage National Park provides a stunning and unforgettable backdrop.</p> <p>With a solid infrastructure system in place, coupled with its central location, travelling to and from Dungog is a breeze.</p> <h1>Visit Dungog - Travel Holiday and Vacation</h1> <p>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.</p> <p>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.</p> <p>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.</p> <p>Opportunities exist in retail, specialised accommodation and a broad mix of service-based industries.</p> <h1>Dungog Lifestyle</h1> <p>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.</p> <p>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.</p> <p>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.</p> <p>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.</p> <p>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.</p> <p>The lifestyle benefits of Dungog shire are endless. One visit will give you a taste, stay any longer and you'll be hooked. </p> <h1>Dungog Services</h1> <p>Dungog Shire offers prospective residents and investors all the conveniences of a bigger centre combined with a quality of life not easily found today.</p> <p>With a steadily growing population of around 8,000 people, the Shire supports a thriving commercial community including supermarkets, pharmacies, cafes, craft stores, hotels, rural supplies, hospital and ambulance service, nursing home, hardware and the latest computer equipment.</p> <p>Being on the main north-south rail line, Dungog and the neighbouring villages of Paterson and Martin's Creek offer local rail services daily to Maitland, Newcastle and Sydney for commuters and shoppers, as well as XPT services 6 times a day. Two freight companies operate in Dungog and provide an overnight service to and from the major centres, with Newcastle airport just an hour's drive away.</p> <p>While unemployment is below the Hunter average at 10.5%, prospective employers will find numerous workers here, with a large proportion of trade qualified and unskilled people.</p> <p>Working closely with Council is the Industry & Services Committee, a group assisting the expansion of existing businesses and the attraction of appropriate business development. The group can provide confidential hands-on assistance combined with expert local knowledge and access to government business incentives and support services.</p> </body>