Scone
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Adventure in Scone
Nestled in the picturesque Upper Hunter, Scone is known as the horse capital of Australia.
About Scone
Scone is a charming country town of the Hunter Valley region, with a host of different attractions from magnificent national parks including World Heritage listed – Barrington Tops to Lake Glenbawn – the largest of the Upper Hunter waterways. It is known as the horse capital of Australia with more than 70 studs dotted around the shire. The regional thoroughbred industry is said to be second only to Kentucky in size and value.
Be sure to explore the natural beauty of the nearby Barrington Tops National Park. Nearby, Denman and Sandy Hollow are worth a visit.
Events
There were no upcoming events for the town of Scone. Below is a list of events for the surrounding Upper Hunter area.
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- March
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Saturday 03 Mar 2012 Denman Farmers Market
The Denman Farmers Market is a genuine producers market in the heart of the Hunter Valley.Located a short drive ...
- Friday 23 Mar 2012 Upper Hunter Regional Show
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- April
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Saturday 21 Apr 2012 Baerami Bush Dance
Baerami Bush Dance is a friendly bush dance with traditional acoustic music in a lovely rural setting in the Upper ...
Gallery
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Belltrees Estate, Scone
Couple walking around the vast property of Belltrees Estate. Image Anson Smart
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Segenhoe Horse Stud, Scone
Trainer walking horse at Segenhoe Horse Stud. Image Phillip Quirk
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Cattle muster, Belltrees Estate
Mustering the cattle at Belltrees Estate, Scone. Image Anson Smart
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