Suggested itinerary for groupsScenic beauty, heritage buildings, unique villages, boutique shopping, an emerging food scene and welcoming people are just some of the factors that lead visitors to Maitland.

Built on the banks of the Hunter River, which brought life and trade to the early city, Maitland is one of the oldest heritage rich regional centres in Australia.

Whether you are here for a visit, a short time or a lifetime, the one thing you can be sure of is that you’re welcome in Maitland.

FRIDAY NIGHTVIBRANT CITY NIGHTLIFEWhatever you are after, Central Maitland has a variety of options to suit. If fine dining and atmosphere are what you require, COQUUN, Fratelli Roma and The Rigby will cater to your needs. If it is craft beer you crave, then The Whistler has over 16 on tap, and a cocktail menu to rival any underground hipster bar in Melbourne. If live, original music ticks the box, The Grand Junction Hotel also known as the Junkyard is unmissable.

SATURDAY MORNINGBREAKFAST BY THE RIVERWhether you are after a big breakfast, or would prefer a quick bite followed by a stroll along the river with a coffee in hand, Central Maitland has a variety of options available to you. Lavenders Riverside Café and The Orange Tree Café offer views of the river for diners, while there are also a large number of cafés that can satisfy your culinary or caffeine cravings. The Riverside Walk offers visitors a chance to soak in the picturesque beauty of the Hunter River, while the Central Maitland Heritage Walk provides an opportunity to scope out the rich architectural history of Central Maitland.

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Morpeth Bridge

Maitland’s Jewish Synagogue (Featured in the Heritage Walk)

The Whistler

SATURDAY LUNCHMORPETHIt’s fascinating history, beautiful position on the river and a diverse range of boutiques, cafes, galleries, scenery and the Morpeth Museum, make Morpeth a popular escape. Step into the world of yesteryear while sampling the latest in gourmet coffee, cakes and fine foods.

Morpeth features a selection of cafes open for lunch with cosy Savannah on Swan, The Servants Quarters Tearooms, Common Grounds, Lillies & Limes Catering and Café and Cupz ‘N Crepes. There is also the Commercial Hotel and River Royal Inn available if that is more your style.

SATURDAY NIGHTMAITLAND GAOL CRIMES OF PASSION TORCHLIGHT TOURCrimes of passion, they shock and horrify us, but in almost equal measure they intrigue us. Listen to Maitland Gaol come to life with a series of stories focused around crimes of passion that ended in incarceration or worse. The stories are entwined with love, suspicion, greed and envy, with almost all culminating in a brutal ending.

Available only by torchlight, this tour is sure to leave you with the urge to double check your doors are locked at night.

SUNDAY MORNINGTRANQUIL VALETake a short drive out of the CBD to Luskintyre and you’ll find the working vineyard known as Tranquil Vale. Nestled on a peaceful bend of the Hunter River, the former cattle farm has been producing award winning wines since 1999. Why not organise a tour with their resident wine makers to make this a truly interactive wine experience?

SUNDAY LUNCHMORTELSBefore heading home, see how Australia used to live off the sheep’s back and how leather and wool is manufactured to become the world famous Australian Ugg Boot at Mortels Sheepskin Factory. The site includes a museum, shop and café and you can get the perfect group photo in front of the massive ‘Big Ugg Boots.’

Maitland Gaol

Burton Automotive Hunter Valley Steamfest