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 Local
Attractions
Only 11 kms east of Scone, on the road to Lake
Glenbawn, Segenhoe View B&B is close to all major tourist attractions.
Horse studs
 Darley, Arrowfield, The Vinery, Allanbridge, Kiora, Segenhoe Stud, Alabama, Brooklyn
Lodge... are just some of the world famous horse studs that are
just literally a few minutes drive away. Whether it's an enlightening
stud tour, the excitement of racing carnivals, to attend a foaling,
a visit to the equine centre, or just wanting to learn to ride
a horse .... if you're interested in horses then Scone, as the
"Horse Capital of Australia", has it all!
One of the highlights of the Scone calendar is
the Scone Horse Festival. Celebrated every year in May the festival
draws crowds of many thousands with its carnival atmosphere.
Tours of the world famous Thoroughbred Studs of the
Upper Hunter are available by prior arrangement. Contact Craig
Benjamin on 0417 439776, or visit his web site at
www.upperhuntertours.com.au.
 Lake
Glenbawn
The beautiful State Recreational Area of Lake Glenbawn - just
3kms away - is a major attraction throughout the year. It is said
to be the "best inland fishing area in the State". Famous
for "The Big Bass" annual fishing competitions, every
angler should view this spectacle at least once! It is also popular
for water skiing, sailing, rowing, jet skiing, white water rafting
and mini golfing.
Wineries
The Hunter Valley is world famous for its Wineries and the Upper
Hunter is home to Arrowfield, Rosemount, Tyrrells Glenbawn, James
Estate Winery, Birnham Wood, Winbourne,...just to name a few. There
are cellar door wineries in the area, open by appointment and
during special events.
Other drawcards to the area which are worth a
visit include Burning Mountain, The Washpools and Barrington Tops
National Park.
Links
For information on holidaying in the Hunter
Valley New South Wales, and in particular the Upper Hunter Valley,
be sure to check out the following web sites:
Hunter Tourism - the official Tourist
Information site for the Hunter Region, NSW Australia
Horse
Capital of Australia - for information on local tourist
attractions
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