REASONS TO STAY

EQUINE INDUSTRY makes up part of the agriculture sector, which is 27.5 per cent of the major output industry of the region. liveworkinvest scone.com.au FACILITIES include the White Park Recreation and Equine Facility and the privately owned, heritage-listed Civic Theatre, which is currently undergoing restoration works. OUTDOOR ATTRACTIONS including the World Heritage-listed rainforests at Barrington Tops National Park. Off the New England Highway is Burning Mountain Nature Reserve, a great spot for walks, birdwatching and picnics. Or stay in a cabin or bungalow at Lake Glenbawn where fishing and water sports are popular at Glenbawn Dam. nationalparks.nsw.gov.au >