Hillsborough Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Popular places to visit

Maitland Regional Art Gallery

Maitland Regional Art Gallery

You can spend time browsing the exhibits at Maitland Regional Art Gallery in Maitland. Discover the area's wineries or seek out the bowling alleys.

Maitland Regional Art Gallery
Maitland Gaol

Maitland Gaol

You can spend time studying the exhibits at Maitland Gaol during your travels in Maitland. Discover the area's wineries or seek out the bowling alleys.

Maitland Gaol

Maitland Showground

Enjoy an outing to Maitland Showground during your stay in Maitland.

Maitland Showground

Hunter Region Botanic Gardens

Explore the great outdoors at Hunter Region Botanic Gardens, a lovely green space in Maitland. Stroll along the waterfront or visit the spas in the area.

Hunter Region Botanic Gardens

Walka Water Works

Explore the great outdoors at Walka Water Works, a lovely green space in Maitland.

Walka Water Works

Maitland Hospital

If Maitland Hospital is what brings you to town, hopefully you'll have a chance to explore more of Maitland.

Maitland Hospital

Activities

Newcastle: Lake Macquarie Cruise with Lunch

Newcastle: Lake Macquarie Cruise with Lunch

AU$70
per adult
Newcastle: Lake Macquarie Cruise with Lunch
Newcastle: Humpback Whale Watching Cruise and Harbor Tour

Newcastle: Humpback Whale Watching Cruise and Harbor Tour

AU$85
per adult
Newcastle: Humpback Whale Watching Cruise and Harbor Tour
Cheeses of the World Masterclass

Cheeses of the World Masterclass

AU$39
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Cheeses of the World Masterclass
Loop the Lake Cruise

Newcastle: Loop the Lake Cruise

AU$95
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Newcastle: Loop the Lake Cruise
The Fighter World main hangar

General Admission Fighter World Museum

AU$20
per adult
General Admission Fighter World Museum
Hunter Valley Horse Ride - 90 Minutes -Vineyard & Mountain Views

Hunter Valley Horse Ride - 90 Minutes -Vineyard & Mountain Views

AU$145
per adult
Hunter Valley Horse Ride - 90 Minutes -Vineyard & Mountain Views
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Our pick of the best Hillsborough Hotel Deals

Rydges Resort Hunter Valley

Rydges Resort Hunter Valley

4 out of 5
430 Wine Country Drive, Lovedale, NSW
The price is AU$225 per night from 24 Aug to 25 Aug
AU$225
24 Aug - 25 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Lovedale. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in our reviews. Popular ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,004 reviews)
"We loved that it is so family friendly ! Thank you"

Reviewed on 31 Jul. 2025

Rydges Resort Hunter Valley
Chateau Elan At The Vintage

Chateau Elan At The Vintage

5 out of 5
Vintage Drive, Hunter Valley, Pokolbin, NSW
The price is AU$239 per night from 10 Aug to 11 Aug
AU$239
10 Aug - 11 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury resort in Pokolbin. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,006 reviews)
"Had a fantastic time"

Reviewed on 5 Aug. 2025

Chateau Elan At The Vintage
Harrigan's Hunter Valley

Harrigan's Hunter Valley

4 out of 5
2090 Broke Rd, Pokolbin, NSW
The price is AU$160 per night from 24 Aug to 25 Aug
AU$160
24 Aug - 25 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly motel in Pokolbin. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (994 reviews)
"Great find for the location being close to wineries. Was not informed that check in was at another location off site so had to get back in car and go down the street to checking. Once there, it was easy from then on. Would recommend this spot. Pub food was pretty good. Also bar area and slot machines ..."

Reviewed on 4 Aug. 2025

Harrigan's Hunter Valley
Oaks Cypress Lakes Resort

Oaks Cypress Lakes Resort

4 out of 5
15 Thompsons Road, Pokolbin, NSW
The price is AU$209 per night from 11 Aug to 12 Aug
AU$209
11 Aug - 12 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star golf aparthotel in Pokolbin. Enjoy free parking, 3 outdoor pools, and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (2,168 reviews)
"Fantasy views snd friendly staff. Enjoyed the facilities swimming, plunge pool and steam room. Great rooms with excellent view's."

Reviewed on 2 Aug. 2025

Oaks Cypress Lakes Resort
Hunter Gateway Motel

Hunter Gateway Motel

3.5 out of 5
11 Denton Park Drive, Rutherford, NSW
The price is AU$152 per night from 21 Aug to 22 Aug
AU$152
21 Aug - 22 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star motel in Maitland. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,003 reviews)
"Good"

Reviewed on 4 Aug. 2025

Hunter Gateway Motel
The Lane Retreat

The Lane Retreat

4 out of 5
409 Palmers Ln, Pokolbin, NSW
The price is AU$239 per night from 20 Aug to 21 Aug
AU$239
20 Aug - 21 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Pokolbin. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Popular attractions Hunter Valley Gardens and Bimbadgen Palmers Lane ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (182 reviews)
"Nice cabins with beautiful views. Closeness to major wineries in the Hunter Valley."

Reviewed on 27 Jul. 2025

The Lane Retreat
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Other neighbourhoods around Hillsborough

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Rosebrook

When in Rosebrook, you can plan a visit to Wyndham Estate and Aerohunter, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Rosebrook
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Anambah

When in Anambah, you can plan a visit to Walka Water Works and Wyndham Estate, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Anambah
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Lochinvar

Lochinvar might not have many top sights, but Wyndham Estate and Gartelmann Wines are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Lochinvar
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Rutherford

Unique features of Rutherford include the restaurants and shopping. Make a stop by Winter Art Bazaar or Aerohunter while you're exploring the area.

Rutherford
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Bolwarra

While Bolwarra may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Walka Water Works and Maitland Showground.

Bolwarra
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Lorn

When in Lorn, you can plan a visit to Maitland Regional Art Gallery and Maitland Showground, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Lorn

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