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New South Wales

Scone

Scone

Horse lovers take note – Scone is officially known as the horse capital of Australia and is reputed to be the second biggest horse-breeding town in the world.
Nestled in the Upper Hunter Valley, Scone – is home to over 65 horse studs, an award winning Racecourse, Lake Glenbawn, Burning Mountain and many more unique and diverse attractions.
Scone is home to three award winning vineyards namely, Tyrell’s Lake Glenbawn, Birnam Wood and Winbourne Wines. Tasting is available at specific times during the year at both Birnam Wood & Winbourne Wines.
The Australian Stock Horse Society have their head office Scone, facilitating and registering all stockhorse in Australia, they also have a museum that is open on weekdays between 9am – 5pm.
The Scone Horse Festival in May reflects this over 10 days of rodeos, street parades and stock sales, coming before the massive six week Hunter Horse Expo in September. Other attractions include the town’s old jails and courthouses, heritage parks, buildings and nearby winery.

For more information contact: Scone’s Visitor Information Centre
Cnr Susan & Kelly St (New England Highway), Scone 2337 Open 7 days Phone: 02 6545 1526 fax 02 6545 3089 Email: [email protected] Website: www.horsecapital.com.au

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New South Wales

Taree South

The southern entrance to Taree. Here you will find Motel & Caravan Park accommodation, service station, cattle saleyards, golf driving range, plant nursery and farm machinery sales.

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New South Wales

Maude

Maude is located 52 kilometres west of Hay, on the banks of the Murrumbidgee River. The Maude village consists of the General Store, and the Maude Hotel, Caravan Park & Post Office. Meals are available at night from the Hotel. The origin of the name for the township of Maude is unknown. The village was established in approximately 1861. In May 1863, a Post & Telegraph Office was established, the first land sales were held in December 1865, and in 1866 a monthly Court of Petty Sessions was introduced. The village continued to grow very slowly until in 1879 it boasted a hotel, a store, and a wool store. It also had a police station with one resident trooper. Riverboats provided an important link between Maude & the outside world, plying upstream along the Murrumbidgee & downstream to the Murray. The Maude Weir took two years to build (from 1937 to 1939), and provided work for 60 men. These men moved their families to Maude, and as a result boosted the town’s population. The Maude Weir is an ideal spot for a picnic or BBQ Lunch, or south of the village is the Yang Yang Reserve, where camping sites with toilets and BBQ facilities have been established. Maude is a popular place for fisherman and campers all year round. For a round trip, you can cross the Murrumbidgee River at Maude and turn back onto the Sturt Highway. The whole trip is completely sealed.

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New South Wales

Doon Doon

Can be found south of Clarrie Hall Dam in the picturesque countryside of Northern New South Wales between the Mt Jerusalem and Nightcap National Parks

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South Australia

Salisbury

Located 25km north of Adelaide, Salisbury is a vibrant community offering a wide range of recreation opportunities including beautiful parks, reserves and wetlands for you to enjoy. It takes in the historic seaside town of St Kilda with its award winning adventure playground. Explore local trails and wetlands including the Little Para Trails, the Wodliparri Trail at Kaurna Park and Dry Creek Linear Park. Salisbury is a recognised national leader in a range of industries and takes in Technology Park, where companies deal in the many myriad forms of technology, such as computer systems, robotics and space technology. The first people associated with the Salisbury area were the Aboriginal people known as the Kaurna. Recent research indicates that far from living a nomadic life style, groups were settled in campsites along the coast and inland plains of the Adelaide region. Many occupational and sacred sites still exist around the Salisbury area, including the Greenfields Wetlands. In 1839, three years after the founding of South Australia, a Scot named John Harvey migrated to South Australia. In 1847 he bought Section 2191 along the Little Para River and decided to develop a township there. The township allotments went for sale the following year. John chose to name the township ‘Salisbury’ as his wife came from near Salisbury (on-the-plain) in England. His wife Ann (nee Pitman) was related to Sir Isaac Pitman of shorthand fame. Many of the streets in Salisbury are named after John and his family. Most of the early settlers were English, Irish, Scottish and Welsh. There were also German settlers and some French. Since World War Two Salisbury had grown and changed dramatically due to changes in transport, population growth, technology, immigration and its closest proximity to the city of Adelaide. In 1933 the District Council of Salisbury’s population was 2,385, in 1947 it was 6,160, in 1981 it was 88,100 and in 1996 112,842. The population make-up is now highly diverse, including a significant proportion of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander residents, people from Asia, Europe and South America as well as those from Great Britain and Ireland.

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Western Australia

Margaret River

The Margaret River region is a superb blend of good living and stunning nature just three and a half hours’ drive south of Perth. Visitors to the area, one of Western Australia’s most popular destinations, should be prepared to indulge in the gastronomic delights of worldclass wineries and gourmet vineyard restaurants. Responsible for producing less than one percent of Australia’s wine but over 15 percent of Australia’s premium wine, the 60 or so wineries in the region open for cellar door sales and tastings offer the visitor an impressive selection. Boutique beer breweries, exquisite cheese product, jam and condiment producers, a marron (freshwater crayfish) farm, olive groves and even chocolate and fudge factories enhance the gourmet experiences. Couple this with an immense array of art and craft galleries, and the area offers visitors a fabulous opportunity to experience the work of local producers and artists. Dining out in the Margaret River area is a gastronomical delight. Many acclaimed chefs have been drawn to the area by the high quality fresh local produce and the worldclass wines of the region. There is an abundance of different styles of cuisine with every taste catered for. Margaret River is host to The Margaret River Wine Region Festival held annually in November. Wine and food aside, the area is blessed with an abundance of natural attractions including a myriad of underground caves (open for public tours), pristine white beaches, pockets of beautiful forest and a multitude of bush and coastal walk trails. The rugged coastline is an example of nature at its finest and ocean views can be enjoyed from many lookout points. Other activities include canoeing along the Margaret River, adventure activities such as abseiling and rock climbing, whale watching off Augusta and great fishing in the ocean and river. Massive surf has long been a major draw for the area and watching the local surfers take on the ocean is a spectacular sight. Every year the world class surfing competition, the Salomon Masters Margaret River Classic, gets the town buzzing with excitement and visitors. The region is highly accessible, with flights to both Margaret River and Busselton airstrips, regular bus services from Perth, and a train to bus link running through Bunbury. Luxury guest houses, bed and breakfasts, beachside apartments, selfcontained chalets, hotels, motels, resorts, farm stays, caravan parks, back packer hostels and camping grounds cater for everyone’s accommodation needs.

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South Australia

Bethany

Bethany is a tiny town within the Barossa wine region, home to the Schrapel Family Vineyards, with cellar door sales tucked away in an old bluestone quarry at the corner of Bethany and Light Pass Roads. Steep yourself in the region’s history, beginning with the Bethany Pioneer Cemetery. Its significant features include a cast iron memorial to missionary Heinrich Meyer. There’s also the Herberge Christi Lutheran Church with schoolhouse and teacher’s residence. The rear of the church features a charming thatched roof and children’s playground. Bethany is the site of the first German settlement in the Barossa. It is one of the few surviving examples of a ‘hufendorf’, a democratic form of Silesian village layout, where each family had its own long strip of land stretching from the main street in front of the cottage to a common pasture bordered by a creek. The street is still lined with many early cottages. Towards the hills is Bethany Reserve. It provides a replica stock pavilion for picnic parties.

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Queensland

Woodford

Woodford is a small but very pretty town, 20 minutes west of Caboolture on the D’Aguilar Highway. Noted for its wide streets, grand old hotel and colonial style shops, it was one of the earliest settled areas of the shire and its history is reflected in several noted tourist spots. Woodford is home to one of Australia’s largest collections of narrow gauge steam locos. Members of the Australian Narrow Gauge Railway Museum Society have developed a museum off Archer Street and on Sundays, volunteers run a restored steam loco through the town for visitors to enjoy. The nearby Delaney’s Creek winery just off the Mt Mee Road is the closest winery to Brisbane and is the first of a number of new wineries opening up in the region. The annual wine crush normally occurs around January but tasting and sales are available year round. The summit of Mt Mee offers panoramic views over the Caboolture Shire to Moreton Bay. The Mt Mee state forest with its walking tracks, picnic areas and camping sites, is extremely popular. The well signed walks wind through superb sub tropical rainforest and offer spectacular views. The Storeybrook Herb and Cottage display gardens at Petersen Road Woodford, is another charming spot for visitors who can enjoy homemade Devonshire teas and a stroll through the attractive fragrant gardens. Accommodation in the area includes a motel and bed and breakfast at nearby D’Aguilar and a bed and breakfast establishment at Storeybrook herb and gardens. Distance from Brisbane (state capital): 70 kilometres.

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South Australia

Jamestown

Jamestown, situated in the Clare Valley on Highway 83, was surveyed in 1871 to service the surrounding northern highlands, some of the most productive and reliable farmland in South Australia. Sheep, cereal and legume crops predominate. The sheep sales, held monthly, are the largest in country South Australia. Jamestown was named after the then Governor of South Australia, Sir James Fergusson, who came from County Ayr in Scotland. The early development of the town is displayed in the many fine wall murals on shops and commercial buildings. Choose from the town tour to see these features, or several interesting self drive tours have been developed. The National Trust Museum housed in the old Railway Station and Goods Shed features railway artefacts and other district memorabilia. MS McLeod and the South Australian Farmers Union commenced their extensive operations in Jamestown and Both’s Iron Lung was invented at nearby Caltowie. A scenic highlight is Bundaleer Forest, nine kilometres south of the town. The world’s first plantation forest, established here in 1876, was where the merits of the famous Radiata Pine were demonstrated. The forest area contains a pleasant picnic ground just off Spalding Road, interesting historical and botanical walks, original forest buildings and the Mawson and Heysen Trails. Dry stone walls built by early stonemasons crawl over the ridges for many kilometres. The forest is also the venue for various cultural and sporting events.

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Queensland

Rockhampton

Rockhampton, the Beef Capital of Australia is located on the Tropic of Capricorn and is the gateway to the Coast and the Outback. Founded in 1853, the majesty of Rockhampton’s historical architecture has captured the hearts of visitors for decades. Many fine public and private buildings, including the Customs House, old Post Office, Cathedrals, banks, business houses and homes, are constant reminders of the city with an exciting background. The listing of Quay Street facing the river as an historic streetscape that is unique in Australia. Rising out of Rockhampton’s north-eastern suburbs, Mt Archer National Park provides magnificent views of the city, and showcases a spectacular range of native Australian flora and fauna. Frazer Park at the summit of Mt Archer is approximately 604 meters above sea level. Six bull statues representing the main breeds of the area are situated throughout Rockhampton in recognition of Rockhampton’s Beef Capital of Australia title. Gracemere Saleyards, on the outskirts of Rockhampton, handle the largest throughput of export beef cattle in Queensland, and is the largest stud-selling venue in the Southern Hemisphere. Public are welcome. Experience the country in the city at the Great Western Hotel, which holds weekly rodeos at the back of the pub. Rockhampton Heritage Village is an active township museum where visitors can experience Rockhampton’s rich and colourful history. You could also visit the Dreamtime Cultural Centre, set in some 30 acres of natural bushland on Ancient Tribal Sites. Just 23 kilometres north of Rockhampton on Highway One is Capricorn Caverns, magnificent limestone caves. Rockhampton Botanic Gardens are regarded as one of the best provincial gardens in Australia. Recently heritage-listed, the Rockhampton Gardens are 130 years old. Located within the Botanic Gardens, the Rockhampton Zoo is home to a diverse range of animals.

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