Merriwa NSW 2329 (Pop 1 000)

Merriwa is a picturesque Upper Hunter Valley township on the Merriwa River 280 km n-w of Sydney. Pastoralists settled the area from 1820s and the district soon flourished. Today Merriwa is surrounded by vast mixed farming lands focusing on sheep, cattle, wheat, horse studs and increasingly, olive groves. It is also noted for its stately historic buildings including Old Colonial Cottage (1847) today the Meriwa Historical Museum.. Rodeo (Feb), Festival of the Fleeces (June), Polocrosse (July), Agricultural show (Sept). 

Accommodation: Merriwa has a motel, a couple of hotels, holiday cottages and two caravan parks. Visitor Information Centre: Council offices, Vennacher St. Tel (02) 6548 2109.

Airport:
Scone Memorial Airport, Satur Rd. (59 km east).

Hospital:
Scott Memorial Hospital, Stafford St, Scone. Tel (02) 6540 2100. (63 km east).