Rutherford Travel Guide
Maitland
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Popular places to visit
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 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.
Winter Art Bazaar
You can spend time studying the exhibits at Winter Art Bazaar in Maitland. Visit the lively bars or top-notch restaurants in this romantic area.
Aerohunter
Catch an event at Aerohunter and enjoy other activities in Maitland such as golfing.Amble around this relaxing area's picturesque gardens and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.
Maitland Showground
Enjoy an outing to Maitland Showground during your stay in Maitland.
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.
Things to do
Historic Morpeth Cruise with Wine and Local Produce Tasting
Newcastle: True Crime Guided Walking Tour
3- Hour Wine and Harvest the Hunter Horse Tour in Pokolbin
Cheeses of the World Masterclass
Hunter Valley Wine Tasting Tour from Sydney
Top hotels in Rutherford
Hunter Gateway Motel
"Staff are very pleasant and super helpful."
Reviewed on 22 Jun 2026
Rydges Resort Hunter Valley
"Not many places can accommodate 6 adults in one room/villa. This is what makes this property unique. The grounds always look amazing and the breakfast is simply the best. Check in and check out was the easiest I’ve seen at a hotel. Very central to the Hunter Valley and known to all operators in the ..."
Reviewed on 13 Jun 2026
Jesmond Executive Villas
"Was a secondary site, so quieter than original site."
Reviewed on 22 Jun 2026
The Executive Inn
"Enjoyable stay, comfortable and tidy."
Reviewed on 22 Jun 2026
Harrigan's Hunter Valley
"A second overnight stay here and enjoyed again. Large pub with attached motel accommodation set in a vineyard. Motel is older so large rooms, but very comfortable, good bed, good enough bathroom and hot shower, good aircon. Pub has good food for dinner or breakfast, live music sometimes, and pleasant ..."
Reviewed on 22 Jun 2026
Oaks Cypress Lakes Resort
"Very peaceful surroundings. Spacious & comfortable villa with kitchen facilities."
Reviewed on 12 Jun 2026
Where to stay in Rutherford
Raymond Terrace
Unique features of Raymond Terrace include the restaurants and shopping. Make a stop by Nargoon Reserve or Tilligerry State Conservation Area while you're exploring the area.
Morpeth
The restaurants and historical sites are just a few features travellers like about Morpeth. If you want to do some sightseeing nearby, Wallalong House - Hunter Valley Wedding Venue and Maitland Gaol are a few top places to visit.
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.
Heatherbrae
Visitors to Heatherbrae enjoy its restaurants, and if you want to do some exploring, Tilligerry State Conservation Area is worth a stop.
Thornton
While Thornton isn't home to many top sights, Maitland Gaol and Hunter Region Botanic Gardens are some notable places to visit nearby.
