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SINGLETON
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LOCATION
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Iin
the heart of the Hunter Valley, New
South Wales
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on the
New England Highway
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2 hours
drive N of Sydney
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1 hours
drive NW of Newcastle
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CLIMATE
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Warm Summers
Spring and Autumn just
perfect
Winter cold nights,
pleasant days |
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ATTRACTIONS
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All
are welcome to share in the Singleton experience.
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picturesque
landscape of rolling hills, vast lakes and rugged mountain ranges.
grand old homesteads and heritage-listed buildings.
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the
historical and an infantry museums provide
an insight into life in the 19th century,
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the people which give
Singleton its reputation for warm country hospitality.
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the aquatic paradise of Lake St Clair,
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citrus, olives and market gardens that thrive in the rich soil,
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award wining commercial and boutique wines.
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superior
cuisine from cafes, restaurants and cellar doors complete the
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experience something different while camping, ballooning, bowling,
horse riding, or feeding the alpacas.
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the colourful history
of Bushranger Joe Governor ,
shot and killed on October 31, 1900, near
Mount Royal and brought back to Singleton by his pursuers.
His grave can beseen in the Whittingham
Cemetery (3km south of Singleton).
Joe and his brother Jimmy (who was made famous in the novel The
Chant of Jimmy Blacksmith) were passing through
Singleton on the run from the law. |
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Accommodation
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stay
in the luxury of distinguished Bed and Breakfast or guesthouse,
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relax in one of our country cabins or cottages.
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if
camping or touring is more your style, wake up in a riverside parks,
at Lake St Clair or amongst the trees.
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PLACES TO
VISIT -
THINGS TO DO AROUND SINGLETON
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SACRED SPACES
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Step back in time with a
guided tour through the
Sacred Spaces
Sisters of Mercy Convent that dates back to 1893.
The Chapel, Gardens and Georgian Cottage Museum form a maize of
stain glass and cedar, with a breath taking marble alter and endless
ornate ceilings. |
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Lake
St Claire
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a
short drive from Singleton, |
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popular
for all water activities |
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a
fisherman's delight. |
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stay over night at the
Caravan park |
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Royal
Australian Infantry Corps Museum
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See a world-class collection of infantry weapons and equipment at
the Royal Australian Infantry Corps Museum at Singleton Army Camp.
The museum traces the history of Australian infantrymen from the
campaign in Sudan in 1885 to peacekeeping operations in East Timor.
This extensive collection includes military memorabilia, medals,
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Monolithic
Sundial |
While in town, read the time on the largest Monolithic Sundial in
the Southern Hemisphere,
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escorted mine
tours |
The
mining and power industries around Singleton are important to the
State and national economies.
Mining
techniques, coal preparation and land rehabilitation are all
explained. |
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Coal Industry
Centre |
Visit
the Coal Industry Centre’s interactive display, models and exhibits
on the Coal Mines and Power Stations to understand how this
important industry operates.
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