Dungog, is an urban conservation area. With its old shops and facades, many dating from the late 19th and early 20th centuries, it has a somewhat period or old world look and feel. Blue plaques on many buildings around Dungog will take you on a self-guided walk featuring historic buildings and other significant sites. Dungog can be an ideal base for exploring the countryside to the north, where you will find Chichester Dam, Chichester State Forest and Barrington Tops National Park.