Hunter Region
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The Hunter is one of NSW’s most popular destinations, located just two hours’ drive north of Sydney. Newcastle, Maitland and Lake Macquarie are the major cities, surrounded by the regional centres, which include Cessnock, Muswellbrook, Port Stephens, Scone, Singleton and Taree.
The Hunter features coastal and valley landscapes, internationally renowned wine production, important natural areas, both urban and rural lifestyles and extensive mining resources. Together with its global companies, these features make the Hunter an attractive place to work, live and play.
The region is also home to a multi-million dollar thoroughbred horse breeding industry, world-class wineries and national parks, and its river estuaries are the largest oyster producers in the state.
The Port of Newcastle is the largest coal export port in the world, with its overall exports valued at almost $18.5 billion in 2016-17.
Williamtown RAAF base sits at the heart of the region’s defence sector and is supported by a hub of important defence and aerospace companies. It is co-located with the Newcastle Airport, currently servicing 1.2 million passengers annually.
The advanced manufacturing sector in the Hunter-based industries continues to develop new products and processes in many traditional industries including medical, energy, food, wine and supply chains using smart technologies.
Hunter: Featured Brokers
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Local Government
Collaboration Hub for Energy and Resources...Eighteen04 is an inspirational incubator and co-working space for CleanTech + SmartCity based startups in the Hunter Region.
Local Government
Integrated Innovation Network...The University of Newcastle's Integrated Innovation Network (I2N) supports entrepreneurs, businesses, and researchers to make valuable connections.
Regional Accelerator
Knowledge on Complex Soil Management issues
Drinking Water, Wastewater, Recycled Water, Stormwater Services
Hunter: Featured Businesses
CNC Routers, Flat Bed Routers, Work Tables
HR-Tech Accelerator Program...'Human Capital' will be Australia's first Startup accelerator focused ondriving workplace innovation and disruption.
Simulation Based Training Systems for Defence...We deliver individual and collective training solutions to provide ADF personnel with the skills and knowledge needed to succeed on the modern…
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Wine
Chemical Testing & Analysis for Agronomists. Hone makes it easy to test the chemical properties of soil, crops and grain samples in real time.
Collaboration Hub for Energy and Resources
As Bimbadgen’s vineyards are over 50 years of age, the low yielding production is delivering wines of prestige, intrigue, balance and finesse like never before. Our Signature range, the…
Innovation Ecosystem...The Hunter and Central Coast region has a rich history of innovation and ingenuity, of reinvention and resilience, of gritty creativity and industry.
Wyndham Estate was a leading winery in the Hunter Region, in New South Wales, Australia. It was founded by George Wyndham, who came to Australia in 1827 and planted a vineyard around his…
Joy Flight Operator, Racing Team
Port of Newcastle
Established in 1978, Allandale Winery's 40 year history is a story of growth and success. Allandale has created an acclaimed portfolio of wines.
Power Supplies, Transformers, Relays, Power Distribution
Thomas Wines was established in 1997, with a clear and focused objective to specialise in single vineyard Hunter Valley semillon and shiraz.
Mount Eyre Vineyards produce premium Hunter Valley wines, made to enjoy with family, friends and great food.