Maitland
Maitland is located on the Hunter River approximately 163km
north of Sydney, New South Wales and is easily accessible from the New
England Highway. Maitland is set on the banks of the Hunter River and is
the gateway to the Hunter Valley. The city has many attractive
historical buildings and an annual Steam Engine Festival.
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Some of Maitland's older suburbs have fine historical and
federation buildings and others are contemporary housing estates. One
charming building houses the Maitland
Regional Art Gallery and was once the
original technical college campus. The artistic riverbank walkway belies
the power of the meandering Hunter River. Years of improvements along
the river system help to prevent flooding of a disastrous nature - the
worst on record occurred in 1955. There is a multi-cinema theatre, and
Maitland CBD is a pedestrian mall, while East Maitland boasts the modern Stockland Green Hills shopping complex. Summers are hot, but Maitland
has two excellent aquatic centres and it's a short drive to coastal
beaches. With a relaxed and rural feel, market gardens flourish.
Some people breed horses and run hobby farms. Large country-style
markets are held monthly at the showground premises, showcasing local
produce - vegetables, plants, gourmet food, art and craft. The annual
Steam Engine Festival attracts many people and celebrates a bygone era
when trains were pulled by steam locomotives. There is excitement as
families and enthusiasts hop aboard for steam-powered excursions and day
trips, and crowds gather to observe the outcome of a race between a
steam engine and a Tiger Moth aeroplane.
Maitland is two hours drive north of Sydney, 30 minutes drive from
Newcastle and Newcastle Airport (Williamtown), and is on the CityRail Newcastle - Scone/Dungog
line.
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Maitland Activities and
Attractions
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Maitland Heritage Walk (PDF) - Free
brochure-guided tour of Maitland's historical buildings.
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Maitland Markets - is a country market held on the 1st Sunday of the Month
at the Maitland Showground.
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Maitland Regional Art Gallery
- Reading Cinemas on Ken
Tubman Drive, Maitland.
- SteamFest
is dedicated to steam engines. Be sure not to miss the hiss, toot and chug of
Australia's premier festival of steam.
Maitland Accommodation
- Quest Maitland Apartments 4.5star or equiv. No booking fees, Best Rate Guarantee with Booking.com
Hotel Address: 1 Ken Tubman Drive, Maitland, 2320.
Quest Maitland Serviced Apartments are located in the heart of the Hunter Valley. It offers spacious apartments with cable TV, DVD players and free car parking.... check availability and book online
- Mercure Maitland 4star or equiv. No booking fees, Best Rate Guarantee with Booking.com
Hotel Address: 11 Denton Park Drive, Maitland, 2320.
Mercure Maitland offers air-conditioned accommodation with flat-screen satellite TV and free wired internet access. It features an outdoor swimming pool and free parking.... check availability and book online
- Molly Morgan Motor Inn 3star or equiv. No booking fees, Best Rate Guarantee with Booking.com
Hotel Address: Cnr New England Hwy and Chisholm Rd, East Maitland, East Maitland, 2323.
Featuring a restaurant, bar and outdoor swimming pool, Molly Morgan Motor Inn is a 5-minute drive from South Maitland Railway Station. All rooms include air conditioning, heating and flat-screen cable TV.... check availability and book online
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- Pindari House self-rated 4.5 star B&B/Guest House with wotif.com
Hotel Address: NSW, MAITLAND.
Pindari House rests in 10 acres of privately owned countryside in the Maitland area of the Hunter River region. Rolling greenery all around offers an exclusive retreat for the discerning traveler.
This rural retreat is within easy reach of main towns and transport routes, so Pindari House offers…... see more details, check availability and book online
- Quest Maitland Serviced Apartments 4.5 star Self Catering Apartments with wotif.com
Hotel Address: NSW, MAITLAND.
Quest Maitland is a quality 4' star rated alternative to traditional accommodation, offering guests a spacious apartment for the price of a hotel or motel room.
Guests are offered the choice of spacious one bedroom, one bedroom deluxe and two bedroom fully self contained apartments, featuring…... see more details, check availability and book online
- Monte Pio, Hunter Valley 3.5 star Motel with wotif.com
Hotel Address: NSW, MAITLAND.
The historic Monte Pio, Hunter Valley dates back to the 1800's with the original Monte Pio buildings atop 'Campbells Hill' at Maitland tastefully redesigned to suit the needs of todays corporate traveller and tourist.
Monte Pio, Hunter Valley boasts 46 guest rooms from luxurious spa suites to…... see more details, check availability and book online
- Old Maitland Inn 3.5 star Motel with wotif.com
Hotel Address: NSW, MAITLAND.
Welcome to the Hunter Valley. The Old Maitland Inn is only two hours north of Sydney. The property features an inground pool, the fully licensed Restaurant and bar. FREE Internet Wireless Broadband and Largest motel rooms in Maitland with 42" LCD TVs. Our chef has designed a seasonal menu which…... see more details, check availability and book online
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