Located in the Hunter River catchment, surrounded by magnificent national parks, is Scone, the horse capital of Australia. Scone is an agricultural town consisting of the largest concentration of thoroughbred studs in the country. Livestock (cattle) production and cropping are the major industries in the area, supporting the local meat processing factory and cattle sale yards.
For those people visiting the area, casual parking can be found on the corner of Liverpool and Kelly Streets. Parking is also available for up to two nights free of charge at Bill Rose Sporting Complex. Enter via Kingdon Street and follow signs to the cricket nets. Both potable water and the dump point are located nearby on the corner of Kingdon and Aberdeen Streets.
Serviced by a regional airport and Sydney Rail, transport to and from Scone has been made relatively easy with quick travel options to nearby cities such as Newcastle and Sydney. Whether you’re just passing through or planning a trip to the Scone Cup, this town has perfect facilities and services for any RV traveller.
Tourist/Visitor Information Centre
Scone Visitor Information & Horse Centre
1 Walter Pye Avenue
Ph: 02 6540 1300
Casual Parking (near retail centre)
Cnr Liverpool & Kelly Sts, Scone
Short Term Parking
Bill Rose Sporting Complex (behind the cricket pitch). nil cost, 48 time limit applies.
Dump Point
Cnr Kingdom & Aberdeen Sts, Scone
Lat: -32.051936, Long: 150.859521
Potable Water
Cnr Kingdon & Aberdeen Sts, Scone
Hospital
Scott Memorial Hospital, Liverpool St, Scone
Ph: 02 6540 2100
Doctors Surgery
Scone Medical Practice, 5 Surman St, Scone
Ph: 02 6545 1600
Dentist
Scone Dental Surgery, 218 Kelly St, Scone
Ph: 02 6545 2147
Pharmacy
Multiple pharmacies in Kelly St and Scone St, Scone
Ph: 02 6545 1007, 02 6545 3604
Supermarket
Coles, Kelly St – Ph: 02 6545 2011
Woolworths, Main St – Ph: 02 6545 5000
