The Upper Hunter

Scone is a bustling regional town that prides itself on being open and friendly

Not only is our Festival engaging, purposeful and fun but our area has plenty more to offer to ensure your weekend with us is fabulous!

The Upper Hunter is a big place, full of wildly different opinions, passions, stories and traditions. But despite our size, we’re one community, connected to this land and each other by a few distinct characteristics: a hardworking spirit, an appreciation for our rugged landscape, and true-blue country hospitality.

To help you plan your weekend with us. Here are some SLF tips! Our Volunteers are all local, please don’t hesitate to ask them for homegrown tips. We want you to have a fabulous weekend celebrating word makers in the Horse Capital. Yes, that’s what they call us!

Accommodation

There are many accommodation options from hotels, motels & bed and breakfasts.

Another Accommodation option

Another Accommodation option

For an experience that is unique stay at Paddy’s Cottage and enjoy the beautiful surrounds of the great dividing range and horses a plenty!

PADDY's cottagesMore accommodation options

Indulging locally

Coffee haunts, cafés & restaurants.

If you wish to enjoy local produce and a top notch meal The Cottage restaurant will not disappoint. We suggest you book as they get busy. 


Good coffee around our festival schedule can be found at Plants on Main and The Greengrocer. Bec and Linda will be delighted to see you.

Sunday lunch out at the Linga Longa pub is heavenly. 10kms out of town towards the Barringtons, it’s got a great atmosphere, yummy food and fabulous surrounds and a wonderful way to finish your festival stay.

Plants on main
Linga Longer innTHE COTTAGE SCONE

Activities

Enjoy the mountain views, get out for a walk, find a bookshop, or explore some of our attractions.

The Hunter Warbirds Museum is a must visit whilst you are in town. An impressive collection of flying machines. A great aviation attraction with an awe inspiring collection of aircraft, fighters and trainers on display. 


If a walking trail floats your boat, The Common out at Gundy is a fabulous loop and you get a great view of Lake Glenbawn. Or if you want your heart rate to dial up, conquer Scone Mountain before your Festival day begins! Our volunteers are regulars in these parts so ask for directions.

hunter warbirdslink to tourism site