Hotels in Scone, New South Wales
Belmore Hotel
Hotel established in 1866. The Belmore, built in 1866, has two bars (one with open fireplace), a great restaurant, comfortable, renovated rooms, a large beer garden, bottle shop and entertainment area including pool tables and dance area. ...
Golden Fleece Hotel
Royal Hotel Motel
Thoroughbred Hotel
Willow Tree Hotel
The Willow Tree Hotel Offering Hot meals available for lunch and dinner from family friendly bistro from $5... TAB Beer Garden Accomodation # Single room from $35 per night # Double room from $50 per night # Twin room from $60 per night
Former Willow Tree Hotel
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Information on Scone, NSW
Scone is a charming town in the Upper Hunter Shire, located 270 kilometres north of Sydney on the New England Highway. Known as the "Horse Capital of Australia," this farming community of approximately 5,000 residents is renowned for its thoroughbred horse breeding industry, with over 65 horse studs in the area.
Set in the heart of horse breeding country, Scone offers visitors award-winning racecourses, beautiful Lake Glenbawn, and unique attractions like Burning Mountain.
The town combines rich agricultural heritage with scenic Upper Hunter Valley landscapes, making it an attractive destination for tourists seeking rural Australian charm.
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Travel options
Scone is accessible by direct bus from Sydney's Central Station, with services departing twice daily and taking approximately 4 hours 51 minutes. Train services operate from Newcastle to Scone Station three times daily, taking 1 hour 55 minutes. By car, Scone is located on the New England Highway, approximately 270 kilometres north of Sydney via the M1 and Hunter Expressway.
The nearest airports are Tamworth (67 miles) and Newcastle (77 miles), with Sydney Airport being the major international gateway at 132 miles away.
- Aberdeen (13km)
- Gundy (13km)
- Wingen (18km)
- Muswellbrook (24km)
- Murrurundi (32km)
- Moonan Flat (37km)
- Denman (42km)
- Sandy Hollow (43km)
- Willow Tree (47km)
- Jerrys Plains (50km)