KURRI KURRI

Originating in 1902, Kurri Kurriwas established to service the rapidly expanding coal industry . Sibce the decline of the coal mines in the 1960's, new industries have stimulated growth.

Located within an easy distance of the vineyards, Kurri Kurri and district forms the eastern gateway to the faboulous Hunter Valley wine region.

Reminiscent of bygone times, Kurri Kurri and district is rich in heritage activities including colliery tours, steam train rides, mural tours, and one of Australia's last dirve in movie theatres.

Within a short drive are the beautiful Hunter Valley vineyards with their many fine wineries and the Hunter Valley Gardens, the Watagan Mountains with many picnic areas and scenic lookouts.

Key benefits to the Kurri Kurri lifestyle include:

Affordable housing costs, Relaxed rural lifestyle, Minutes form vineyards and major tourist attractions, Strong Community Sprit, well developed education facilities, located close to national highways and the proposed F3 freeway to Branxton Link.

The latest developments to start in Kurri Kurri and district is the new Aldi store and the Hunter Economic Zone and hopefully soon to start will be Coles supermarket and specialty stores.