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MORPETH Tourism

About MORPETH

The area was occupied by the Wanaruah Aborigines who called it illalaung, and it was covered with dense rainforest. Goanna was their main food source, and also kangaroos which were attracted to new shoots which sprang up after burning off. The first Europeans came to the area in 1801 during an exploration of the Hunter River. Morpeth developed as a river port in the late 1820s, and was really opened up in 1831 after the arrival of the first paddle steamer.

Morpeth became the major port of the Hunter Valley between 1832 and 1890 and much of the area's produce passed through its wharves. A regular steamer service operated during this time. The completion of the rail link between Newcastle and Sydney in 1889 signalled the end of the river trade, and the town, which had been an important trade, cultural and religious centre, became a quiet little village.

The town has been classified by the National Trust and has many beautiful and historic buildings (a heritage walk booklet can be obtained locally). It is located on the Hunter River and is a popular destination for travellers with many gift, art, craft, clothing, antique and curio shops, as well as cafes and pubs.

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