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Scone
Scone, Horse Capital of Australia, is situated on the New England Highway approximately four hours (302 km) from Sydney and 714 km from Brisbane. It has a population of 5, 500 people. It is the centre of one of the most visually attractive areas in NSW. Surrounded by mountains, valleys and creeks as well as beautiful, undulating farmland there are lots of opportunities for sightseeing, picnics and bush walking.
The Visitor Information and Wine Centre, situated opposite Elizabeth Park (and the mare and foal statue) should be your first stop. It offers suggestions with attractions, dates for special events as well as accommodation and meals. Also available is an internet service and kiosk facilities.
Scone boasts a very active Historical Society with an excellent Museum occupying part of the original law and order complex. The Museum is open on Sunday afternoons and Wednesdays.
Scone provides outstanding educational and sporting facilities. It has a thriving economic base centred on a very wealthy equine and agriculture industry allowing a well serviced retail arena.
All breeds of horses are represented in the Upper Hunter and almost every weekend you can see a variety of horse sports or exhibitions. A couple of kilometres west of Scone along the Bunnan Road is the Australian Horse Park. It is the home of the Scone Race Track, the Hunter Valley Equine Research Centre and the Hunter Institute of Technology Campus specialising in equine and rural studies.
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