Kurri Kurri is a small town located in the Hunter Region of New South Wales. The Hunter Expressway bypasses the town with a direct exit leading directly into the main commercial precinct.
Founded in 1902 the town was built to service the collieries and mining community at the time. The impressive 3 story Kurri Kurri Hotel is one of several buildings constructed during the era of mining prosperity along with the Empire Hotel and the Edgeworth David Museum contains 5000 heritage items representing rural and coal field artefacts from the region.
With an economy now based primarily on tourism and wineries in the region, the town has a visitor information centre in the heart of the main street to accommodate travellers. Kurri K...
Kurri Kurri is a small town located in the Hunter Region of New South Wales. The Hunter Expressway bypasses the town with a direct exit leading directly into the main commercial precinct.
Founded in 1902 the town was built to service the collieries and mining community at the time. The impressive 3 story Kurri Kurri Hotel is one of several
Kurri Kurri is a small town located in the Hunter Region of New South Wales. The Hunter Expressway bypasses the town with a direct exit leading directly into the main commercial precinct.
Founded in 1902 the town was built to service the collieries and mining community at the time. The impressive 3 story Kurri Kurri Hotel is one of several buildings constructed during the era of mining prosperity along with the Empire Hotel and the Edgeworth David Museum contains 5000 heritage items representing rural and coal field artefacts from the region.
With an economy now based primarily on tourism and wineries in the region, the town has a visitor information centre in the heart of the main street to accommodate travellers. Kurri Kurri is also renowned as the “town of murals”, a highlight for visitors that gives them the opportunity to view a pictorial journey showcasing the history in the region through beautiful public art pieces.
The area houses a Community Centre, Bowls Club, Aquatic Centre, Hospital and a variety of other local amenities and small businesses including a range of primary and high school options for residents.
A unique event in its second decade is the Kurri Kurri Nostalgia Festival. Now established as one of the Hunter Regions premier festivals and features all things rock n roll, cars, music, fashion and dancing attracting visitors annually and appealing to all ages.