The Hunter Region, more commonly known as the Hunter Valley, is a region of New South Wales, Australia, extending from approximately 120 km (75 mi) to 310 km (193 mi) north of Sydney with an approximate population of 645,395 people. Most of the population of the Hunter Region lives within 25 km (16 mi) of the coast, with 55% of the entire population living in the cities of Newcastle and Lake Macquarie. There are numerous other towns and villages scattered across the valley in the eleven Local Government Areas that make up the region. The Hunter Region contains the Hunter River and its tributaries with highland areas to the north and south. The Hunter Valley is one of the largest river valleys on the NSW coast, and is most commonly known for its wineries and coal industry. This gallery contains pictures taken in and around East Seaham, Clarence Town and Seaham. The miniature goat farm Petite Bleat, is right on the bridge that crosses the Williams River into Clarence Town. The friendliest little goats I have ever met!!
The latest additions to this gallery were taken @ Lenaghan next to Minmi where my mother grew up. I have photographed the old house @ Lenaghan before, but it has since deteriorated and has a "Trespassers Will Be Prosecuted" sign above the padlocked gate. It now belongs to the Rural Decay category.