REASONS TO VISIT
SCONE HORSE FESTIVAL runs for 10 days from May 3rd and celebrates all things horse-related with a range of mostly free events and a big street parade, as well as the Scone Cup Carnival on May 10th and 11th. (02) 6540 1300; sconehorsefestival.com.au SCONE LITERARY FESTIVAL is held in November at venues around town and promotes a love of literature and learning. sconewritersfestival.com.au UPPER HUNTER TOURS offer private guides through some of the world’s best thoroughbred studs. (02) 4981 9189; upperhuntertours.com.au WASHPOOLS CAMPGROUND
in Towarri National Park is a half hour’s drive from town and popular with tourists and locals. nationalparks.nsw. gov.au/camping-and-accommodation