Light plays a central role in this part of Sweden. The winter nights are lit up thanks to the dazzling Northern Lights that flow over the sky in different colours. If you are really quiet you can hear how they crackle. While during the summer months, the nights never get dark thanks to the midnight sun squandering its light.

Spanning 92 acres, the Morris Arboretum & Gardens is a living museum dedicated to promoting education and community engagement through horticulture. With over 12,000 labeled trees, plants, and flowers, it offers an immersive botanical experience. Visitors can enjoy guided tours during the spring and fall, deepening their appreciation for the diverse plant life. One of the highlights is the Tree Adventure exhibit and its canopy walk, which provides a unique and exciting perspective of the surrounding flora, fostering a deeper connection to the natural world.

Rolling hills, national parks and state forests surround gorgeous Dungog. Its main street is an urban conservation area. Notable historic buildings include the primary school built in 1843 and designed by colonial architect Edmund Blacket, who also designed the University of Sydney and St Andrew's Cathedral in Sydney. The Dungog Cinema has a Spanish mission-style façade and is the oldest operating purpose-built cinema in Australia.