Category: Hunter Valley
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Tilligerry Habitat
Tilligerry Habitat Tanilba Bay NSW Australia The original sand dunes in what is now the Tilligerry Habitat were subject to deep sand-dredge mining from the 1960s. Removal of the dunes resulted in a flat landscape with the original drainage system damaged and native vegetation cleared. A large section of the disused mine was used for Read more
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Stockton Bridge Newcastle Australia
Stockton Bridge Newcastle Australia Spanning the North Channel of the Hunter River, the Stockton Bridge connects the Tomaree and Tillegerry Peninsulas with Newcastle, Australia. Replacing an earlier vehicle ferry from Stockton to Newcastle (the passenger ferry still runs), it has significantly improved vehicle flow. When opened in 1971, it was the longest bridge (at 1,024m) Read more
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Maitland Street Art
Maitland Street Art Maitland Australia in the New South Wales Hunter Valley has been adding to its collection of street art. The Maitland City Council has been active in promoting the placement of the artworks to brighten up some otherwise dull laneways and side streets. If you arrive by train the first artwork you see Read more