South Maitland 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

5/5(1 review)

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

Maitland Showground

Hunter Region Botanic Gardens

3.5/5(3 reviews)

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

Wine Tasting Fun

Hunter Valley Small Group Luxury Wine Tasting Tour from Sydney

AU$235
per adult
Hunter Valley Small Group Luxury Wine Tasting Tour from Sydney
Country towns: River & farm tour. Departing Newcastle.

Country towns: River & farm tour. Departing Newcastle.

AU$245
per adult
Country towns: River & farm tour. Departing Newcastle.
Maitland's True Crime Tour

Maitland's True Crime Tour

AU$34
per adult
Maitland's True Crime Tour
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
Port Stephens: Stockton Sand Dunes 4WD Tag-Along Tour

Port Stephens: Stockton Sand Dunes 4WD Tag-Along Tour

AU$295
per adult
Port Stephens: Stockton Sand Dunes 4WD Tag-Along Tour
Hunter Valley: Uncork the Hunter Full-Day Wine Tour

Hunter Valley: Uncork the Hunter Full-Day Wine Tour

AU$219
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Hunter Valley: Uncork the Hunter Full-Day Wine Tour
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Our pick of the best South Maitland Hotel Deals

Little National Hotel Newcastle

Little National Hotel Newcastle

4 out of 5
44 Honeysuckle Drive, Newcastle, NSW
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$164 per night from 31 Aug to 1 Sept
AU$164
31 Aug - 1 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Newcastle. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (469 reviews)
"Great hotel with good amenities. Staff was friendly and helpful"

Reviewed on 10 Aug. 2025

Little National Hotel Newcastle
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)
"Excellent staff service and clean rooms"

Reviewed on 9 Aug. 2025

Rydges Resort Hunter Valley
Holiday Inn Express Newcastle by IHG

Holiday Inn Express Newcastle by IHG

4.5 out of 5
514 King Street, Newcastle West, NSW
Fully refundable
The price is AU$151 per night from 31 Aug to 1 Sept
AU$151
31 Aug - 1 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Newcastle. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,001 reviews)
"We love staying at the Holiday Inn Newcastle. Its clean, modern, hospitality and local to shops and other amenities. Overall I would return knowing we’ll receive the same level of service, venue standards and hospitality. Only small downsides is cost of parking and variety of breakfast options."

Reviewed on 5 Aug. 2025

Holiday Inn Express Newcastle by IHG
Rydges Newcastle

Rydges Newcastle

4.5 out of 5
Wharf Rd & Merewether St, Newcastle, NSW
The price is AU$207 per night from 7 Sept to 8 Sept
AU$207
7 Sept - 8 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Newcastle. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,002 reviews)
"Historic industrial waterfront, large comfortable room, enthusiastic staff, view over the water."

Reviewed on 10 Aug. 2025

Rydges Newcastle
QT Newcastle

QT Newcastle

4.5 out of 5
185 Hunter Street, Newcastle, NSW
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$222 per night from 31 Aug to 1 Sept
AU$222
31 Aug - 1 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Newcastle. Enjoy 2 bars/lounges, breakfast (surcharge), and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the bar and the helpful ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (373 reviews)
"QT Newcastle is a well kept, luxurious hotel that surprised us. I’ve stayed in a few QT properties before and this was my favourite. Room was clean, cosy and felt lush. Rooftop bar was wicked, and check in was effortless. Staff were so friendly and helpful"

Reviewed on 10 Aug. 2025

QT Newcastle
The Executive Inn

The Executive Inn

4.5 out of 5
10 Rugby Road, New Lambton, NSW
The price is AU$180 per night from 17 Aug to 18 Aug
AU$180
17 Aug - 18 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Newcastle. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 coffee shops/cafes. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in our ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (999 reviews)
"Convenient to what we want to do"

Reviewed on 28 Jul. 2025

The Executive Inn
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Other neighbourhoods around South Maitland

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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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East Maitland

Shopping and restaurants are highlights of East Maitland. Make a stop by Maitland Gaol or Stockland Green Hills Shopping Center while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Metford Station to get around town.

East Maitland
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Louth Park

Louth Park might not have many top sights, but Maitland Showground and Maitland Regional Art Gallery are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Louth Park
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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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Tenambit

While Tenambit isn't home to many top sights, Maitland Gaol and Maitland Showground are some notable places to visit nearby.

Tenambit
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Metford

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Metford and surrounding area, you can visit Maitland Gaol and Maitland Showground.

Metford

South Maitland Travel Guide

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