Diana’s guidebook
Neighbourhoods
Moonan Flat is the closes town to the Sunny Grove guesthouse.
The locals are super friendly and will welcome new travelers. The Victoria Hotel is currently open Wednesdays to Sundays.
The Red Dog restaurant is currently only open Friday night 6 to 8:15pm, Saturday 12-2:15pm & 6-8:15pm and Sunday afternoon 12-2pm for meals.
The Pickled Goose Cafe is open 6am to 5pm.
There is also a Post Office and church in town.
Moonan Flat
Moonan Flat is the closes town to the Sunny Grove guesthouse.
The locals are super friendly and will welcome new travelers. The Victoria Hotel is currently open Wednesdays to Sundays.
The Red Dog restaurant is currently only open Friday night 6 to 8:15pm, Saturday 12-2:15pm & 6-8:15pm and Sunday afternoon 12-2pm for meals.
The Pickled Goose Cafe is open 6am to 5pm.
There is also a Post Office and church in town.
City/town information
Scone is known as the "Horse Capital of Australia" and is situated halfway between Newcastle and Tamworth on the New England Highway.
The town is surrounded by horse studs and is rich in agricultural and equine activity, including the Scone Horse Festival and the two day Scone Cup Carnival.
Scone is the gateway to the Barrington Tops.
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Scone
Scone is known as the "Horse Capital of Australia" and is situated halfway between Newcastle and Tamworth on the New England Highway.
The town is surrounded by horse studs and is rich in agricultural and equine activity, including the Scone Horse Festival and the two day Scone Cup Carnival.
Scone is the gateway to the Barrington Tops.
Tamworth is Australia's Country Music Capital and home to the world renowned Tamworth Country Music Festival.
One of the largest tourist attractions is the Golden Guitar statue and museum/wax works.
The Australian Livestock and Equine Centre hosts horse-related events.
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Tamworth
Tamworth is Australia's Country Music Capital and home to the world renowned Tamworth Country Music Festival.
One of the largest tourist attractions is the Golden Guitar statue and museum/wax works.
The Australian Livestock and Equine Centre hosts horse-related events.
Located between Scone and Muswellbrook, Aberdeen has a rich Scottish heritage and is one of the 1st settlements in the Upper Hunter Valley.
The annual Highlands Games takes place on the 1st weekend in July and incorporate pipe bands, Clans, dancing, the 'strong man challenge' and tug-o-war challenges.
Aberdeen
Located between Scone and Muswellbrook, Aberdeen has a rich Scottish heritage and is one of the 1st settlements in the Upper Hunter Valley.
The annual Highlands Games takes place on the 1st weekend in July and incorporate pipe bands, Clans, dancing, the 'strong man challenge' and tug-o-war challenges.
Muswellbrook is situated in the heart of the Upper Hunter. It is surrounded by world famous wine country and has much to offer, from spectacular scenic drives to art galleries and the heritage walk.
Muswellbrook
Muswellbrook is situated in the heart of the Upper Hunter. It is surrounded by world famous wine country and has much to offer, from spectacular scenic drives to art galleries and the heritage walk.
Denman is situated on the Golden Highway near Muswellbrook. It features fine food, outstanding wines. a relaxed country experience, friendly locals, great shopping and spectacular scenery.
Denman
Denman is situated on the Golden Highway near Muswellbrook. It features fine food, outstanding wines. a relaxed country experience, friendly locals, great shopping and spectacular scenery.
Murrurundi is half an hour north of Scone and features rich farming land, natural beauty and loads of character. The town has many art galleries, pubs, cafes and shops. The town hosts the King of the Ranges stockman's challenge every February.
Murrurundi
Murrurundi is half an hour north of Scone and features rich farming land, natural beauty and loads of character. The town has many art galleries, pubs, cafes and shops. The town hosts the King of the Ranges stockman's challenge every February.
Located at the junction of the Golden Hwy and the Bylong Valley Way, Sandy Hollow is a great place to stop and enjoy the natural landscape, including the sandstone hills of the Giant's Leap.
Sandy Hollow
Located at the junction of the Golden Hwy and the Bylong Valley Way, Sandy Hollow is a great place to stop and enjoy the natural landscape, including the sandstone hills of the Giant's Leap.
Sightseeing
Barrington Tops rises to over 1500m and is carved from ancient volcanos. It is home to one of the largest subtropical rainforests in the world. There are bountiful wild rivers and waterfalls, hiking and mountain bike trails, camping and scenic drives through the sub-alpine wilderness.
During the Winter months, from May to August, the Barrington Tops receives a regular dusting of snow and is turned into a white wonderland. Enjoy building a snowman or throwing a snowball.
The Barrington Tops is also the perfect place for star gazing. This can be done any time of the year when the sky is clear.
The rivers thrive with mullet, bass, perch, trout, herring and catfish for the fishing enthusiast.
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Barrington Tops
Barrington Tops rises to over 1500m and is carved from ancient volcanos. It is home to one of the largest subtropical rainforests in the world. There are bountiful wild rivers and waterfalls, hiking and mountain bike trails, camping and scenic drives through the sub-alpine wilderness.
During the Winter months, from May to August, the Barrington Tops receives a regular dusting of snow and is turned into a white wonderland. Enjoy building a snowman or throwing a snowball.
The Barrington Tops is also the perfect place for star gazing. This can be done any time of the year when the sky is clear.
The rivers thrive with mullet, bass, perch, trout, herring and catfish for the fishing enthusiast.
Aussie Ark is an organization dedicated to preserving the Tasmanian Devil from extinction, along with rewilding brush-tailed wallabies, a koala sanctuary and the Manning River Turtle project.
Situated in the isolated high country of the Tops, the center can be visited by for a "Devils in the Wild" 2.5hr tour which involves a fully escorted visit with a keeper and depending on the time of year, you may get the chance to hold a new devil joey. To find out more about the tour please visit www.aussieark.org.au
Aussie Ark
Tomalla RoadAussie Ark is an organization dedicated to preserving the Tasmanian Devil from extinction, along with rewilding brush-tailed wallabies, a koala sanctuary and the Manning River Turtle project.
Situated in the isolated high country of the Tops, the center can be visited by for a "Devils in the Wild" 2.5hr tour which involves a fully escorted visit with a keeper and depending on the time of year, you may get the chance to hold a new devil joey. To find out more about the tour please visit www.aussieark.org.au
25 mins drive from the guesthouse, Lake Glenbawn offers watersports (including canoeing, sailing, swimming, water skiing) , fishing (it is one of the best fresh water spots in NSW), picnic areas, bushwalking and camping.
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Lake Glenbawn
Brush Hill Lookout Road25 mins drive from the guesthouse, Lake Glenbawn offers watersports (including canoeing, sailing, swimming, water skiing) , fishing (it is one of the best fresh water spots in NSW), picnic areas, bushwalking and camping.
A great way to see Scone, Bengalla, Denman, the studs at Coolmore, the expanse of the coal mines between Muswellbrook and Singleton and the awesome Lake Glenbawn from the air.
The plane is flown by a professional pilot and gives a bird's eye view of the beautiful Hunter vistas.
To book call 1300 247 773.
Airspeed Aviation
8 Walter Pye AveA great way to see Scone, Bengalla, Denman, the studs at Coolmore, the expanse of the coal mines between Muswellbrook and Singleton and the awesome Lake Glenbawn from the air.
The plane is flown by a professional pilot and gives a bird's eye view of the beautiful Hunter vistas.
To book call 1300 247 773.
Entertainment & Recreation
Entertainment Centre - 5 Mill St, Muswellbrook
10 Pin bowling, Laser Tag, Putt Putt Golf, Kid's Arcade, Cafe & bar
Great place for the kids and family
Game On Muswellbrook
5 Mill StEntertainment Centre - 5 Mill St, Muswellbrook
10 Pin bowling, Laser Tag, Putt Putt Golf, Kid's Arcade, Cafe & bar
Great place for the kids and family
Stand Up Paddleboarding (SUP) offers a range of boarding experiences from the novice to the experienced.
Hunter Valley SUP
Brush Hill Lookout RoadStand Up Paddleboarding (SUP) offers a range of boarding experiences from the novice to the experienced.
Scone RSL Club offers lawn bowls, golf, functions, live music, poker, darts and raffles
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Scone RSL Club
71 Guernsey StScone RSL Club offers lawn bowls, golf, functions, live music, poker, darts and raffles
Food scene
Enjoy modern, rustic Australian cuisine at Vines Restaurant or enjoy a day out tasting award winning wines.
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Hollydene Estate Wines
3483 Golden HwyEnjoy modern, rustic Australian cuisine at Vines Restaurant or enjoy a day out tasting award winning wines.
Located at the northern end of the main street in Scone, the historic Belmore Hotel, dating back to 1866, has been beautifully restored.
It boasts a highly rated restaurant serving mouth watering meals, wines and beers. There is live entertainment in the weekends and also a beer garden.
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Belmore Hotel
96-98 Kelly StLocated at the northern end of the main street in Scone, the historic Belmore Hotel, dating back to 1866, has been beautifully restored.
It boasts a highly rated restaurant serving mouth watering meals, wines and beers. There is live entertainment in the weekends and also a beer garden.
Watch the cheese makers create magic through the viewing windows at the Hunter Belle Cheese Cafe. Sit back and relax with a glass of local wine, boutique beer or locally roasted gourmet coffee. Enjoy a fresh and modern dining experience with various selections showcasing cheese.
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Hunter Belle Cheese Cafe
75 Aberdeen StWatch the cheese makers create magic through the viewing windows at the Hunter Belle Cheese Cafe. Sit back and relax with a glass of local wine, boutique beer or locally roasted gourmet coffee. Enjoy a fresh and modern dining experience with various selections showcasing cheese.
The RSL club offers a mixture of Australian and Asian cuisine
Lunch 12-2pm and Dinner 6-9pm every day. Indoor and outdoor dining areas.
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Scone RSL Club
71 Guernsey StThe RSL club offers a mixture of Australian and Asian cuisine
Lunch 12-2pm and Dinner 6-9pm every day. Indoor and outdoor dining areas.
Dining at Scone Bowls club is at The Peak Restaurant, which offers Australian and Asian Cuisine.
Hosts are Sammy and Suki Lui.
Restaurant is open Wednesday to Sunday.
Scone Bowling Club
28 Gundy RdDining at Scone Bowls club is at The Peak Restaurant, which offers Australian and Asian Cuisine.
Hosts are Sammy and Suki Lui.
Restaurant is open Wednesday to Sunday.
Historic
The Australian Stock Horse Society preserves and promotes the heritage and bloodlines of the Australian Stock Horse, recognised for its versatility and performance. The museum is located in Scone at 48 Guernsey St and is open Monday to Friday 9am - 5pm
Australian Stock Horse Society Ltd.
48 Guernsey StThe Australian Stock Horse Society preserves and promotes the heritage and bloodlines of the Australian Stock Horse, recognised for its versatility and performance. The museum is located in Scone at 48 Guernsey St and is open Monday to Friday 9am - 5pm