See how they did it in Grandads day...
St Heliers Heavy Horse Field Days - held every year in August. See horses compete log snipping, ploughing, pumpkin snatch and more. Great fun for competitors and spectators.
National Parks
Upper Hunter Country is encircled by magnificent National Parks, Nature Reserves, Wilderness Areas and State Forests. Read more...
Indulge in some of Australia's most delectable wines grown and produced locally.
Explore the rich variety of delights that Upper Hunter Country has to offer on a self drive tour.
Escape the hustle and bustle. Relax and unwind in Upper Hunter Country.
Every weekend some where in Upper Hunter Country there will be horse centred activities to see: Horse Racing, Polo, Campdrafting, Horse Trials, Polocrosse, Pony Clubs and more.
Scone Ultimate Racing Experience & Tour packages include 3 nights accommodation and breakfast, one dinner, day tour of horses studs, lunch, wine tasting and entry into Scone Races with complimentary race guides. 
August - December 2011