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About Scone
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Overview
Known as the "Horse Capital of Australia," Scone is a bustling country town in the Upper Hunter Shire of New South Wales, located about 270 km north of Sydney.
Key Industries: Renowned for world-class Thoroughbred racehorse breeding and studs, alongside sheep and cattle farming.
Local Attractions: Explore the Scone Mountain National Park for mountain biking and hiking trails, visit the Glenbawn Dam for water recreation, or check out the fascinating Burning Mountain (a naturally smoldering underground coal seam).
Key Industries: Renowned for world-class Thoroughbred racehorse breeding and studs, alongside sheep and cattle farming.
Local Attractions: Explore the Scone Mountain National Park for mountain biking and hiking trails, visit the Glenbawn Dam for water recreation, or check out the fascinating Burning Mountain (a naturally smoldering underground coal seam).
Transport
Great Northern Railway: Heavy rail cuts through the heart of Scone and is primarily used for coal haulage from the Gunnedah basin to the Port of Newcastle.
Infrastructure
New England Highway Bypass: To alleviate freight congestion and town centre delays, the $90 million New England Highway Bypass (5.5km) routes heavy traffic and up to 500 trucks per day around the western edge of Scone.
Great Northern Railway: Heavy rail cuts through the heart of Scone and is primarily used for coal haulage from the Gunnedah basin to the Port of Newcastle.
Great Northern Railway: Heavy rail cuts through the heart of Scone and is primarily used for coal haulage from the Gunnedah basin to the Port of Newcastle.
Shopping & Convenience
Woolworths Scone: Located on Kelly Street, this is a full-service supermarket covering all daily groceries.Scone Village (Food Emporium): An established, Coles-anchored neighborhood center located on Kelly Street. It houses a full-line Coles, an ATM, and several specialty stores.
Schools
Scone Public School: Opened in 1863, this co-educational K-6 school has a strong reputation for academic, sporting, and performing arts excellence. It includes enrichment classes for gifted and talented students and focuses heavily on student wellbeing.
Scone Grammar School: A co-educational, independent Anglican school catering to students from Preschool through Year 12. It provides a balanced curriculum with a strong focus on Christian values, academic rigor, and co-curricular opportunities.
Scone High School: A comprehensive, co-educational public high school that uses explicit teaching strategies. It features high-potential and gifted education (HPGE) programs, leadership initiatives, and extensive community connections.
St Joseph's High School (Aberdeen): Located just a short drive away, this district Catholic high school serves the broader Upper Hunter community
Scone Grammar School: A co-educational, independent Anglican school catering to students from Preschool through Year 12. It provides a balanced curriculum with a strong focus on Christian values, academic rigor, and co-curricular opportunities.
Scone High School: A comprehensive, co-educational public high school that uses explicit teaching strategies. It features high-potential and gifted education (HPGE) programs, leadership initiatives, and extensive community connections.
St Joseph's High School (Aberdeen): Located just a short drive away, this district Catholic high school serves the broader Upper Hunter community
Airport Connectivity
Scone Regional Airport: Serves as a major asset for both passenger transport and aviation-focused tourism. Recent airside infrastructure upgrades expanded its operational capacity to handle jet-propelled aircraft, while accommodating the Hunter Warbirds visitor attraction.