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Merriwa - NSW RVFT

Merriwa is located in the Upper Hunter Shire, which is situated within in the far west of the Hunter region in New South Wales. It is on the Golden Highway, 273km north west of Sydney and about half way between Newcastle and Dubbo.   The town is an old community with many colonial buildings and churches and Merriwa’s historic connections makes it a great place to explore. Within close proximity of the town, visitors will find mines, horse studs and wineries, as well as historical museums and national parks. 


For those visiting Merriwa, short term parking can be found at Merriwa Caravan Park with the use of toilets and showers for $17.50 unpowered. Overnight stays are also welcomed for self-contained vehicles behind the RSL Club on Bow Street. Potable water and a dump point are outside the caravan park, which is situated on Blaxland Street.


While visiting the region, don’t forget to take a trip to Goulburn River National Park that offers 70,000 hectares of mostly sandstone country along the Goulburn River. The Aboriginal rock art site known as Hands on the Rock in the park is another very popular tourist spot.


Tourist/Visitor Centre       

Merriwa Visitor Information Centre

34-40 Vennacher St, Merriwa NSW

Ph: 02 6521 7046


Casual Parking       

Sollys Lane; Vennacher St; Bow St


Short Term Parking           

Merriwa Caravan Park, Golden Hwy. $17.50 unpowered per night, includes use of toilets, showers and access to laundry facilities (small fee)

Merriwa RSL Club, grassy block behind the RSL, nil charge, access via Bow St, toilets available during day, no other facilities available


Dump Point  

29 Blaxland St


Potable Water          

29 Blaxland St


Hospital        

McKenzie St, Merriwa, (inpatient services, ambulance transfers to other centres for major operations, 24hr service available or transfers if necessary), Ph: 6532 5000


Doctors Surgery     

Bettington St or McKenzie St, Ph: 02 6548 2305 or Ph: 02 6532 5013, open Monday to Friday by appointment


Pharmacy     

Merriwa Pharmacy, Bettington St, Merriwa, Ph: 02 6548 2213


Supermarket            

Merriwa IGA, Bettington St, Merriwa, Ph: 02 6548 2315


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34-40 Vennacher Street
Merriwa New South Wales 2329
-32.13908, 150.35363

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