Farley Travel Guide
Maitland
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.
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.
Maitland Showground
Enjoy an outing to Maitland Showground during your stay in Maitland.
Winter Art Bazaar
You can spend time studying the exhibits at Winter Art Bazaar in Maitland. Visit the wineries or top-notch restaurants in this relaxing area.
Walka Water Works
Explore the great outdoors at Walka Water Works, a lovely green space in Maitland.
Things to do
Hunter River Discovery Cruise with Lunch and Devonshire Tea
Historic Morpeth Cruise with Wine and Local Produce Tasting
Newcastle Harbour Dinner Cruise with Buffet and Live Music
Newcastle: True Crime Guided Walking Tour
3- Hour Wine and Harvest the Hunter Horse Tour in Pokolbin
Top hotels in Farley
Rydges Resort Hunter Valley
The hotel is family friendly. Very suitable for kids as they have a massive pool for kids.
Reviewed on 11 May 2026
Little National Hotel Newcastle
Great location. Clean and tidy. Majority of staff very friendly. Great cafe onsite.
Reviewed on 14 May 2026
The Executive Inn
Great central location.
Reviewed on 11 May 2026
Jesmond Executive Villas
No pay tv although the listing said it was available. I couldn’t cast from my phone to the tv as the tv wasn’t compatible and needed to update the server. Contacted staff and they were no help at all regarding this.
Reviewed on 27 Apr 2026
Oaks Cypress Lakes Resort
If you prefer to do your own cooking for what ever reason go for it they have everything you need other than an air fryer , the villas have the added bonus of a bbq , parking great staff fantastic , so quiet i could have slept for days. Yes this was in off peak period
Reviewed on 10 May 2026
Best Western Plus Apollo Hotel Newcastle
Staff- good. Bed pillow- super old, towel- not clean. Would not come back or recommend.
Reviewed on 10 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Farley
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.
Gillieston Heights
Gillieston Heights might not have many top sights, but Maitland Showground and Maitland Regional Art Gallery are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Bishops Bridge
While there might not be top attractions in Bishops Bridge, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Gartelmann Wines and Wandin Estate Winery.
Lochinvar
Lochinvar might not have many top sights, but Wandin Estate Winery and Wyndham Estate are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Louth Park
Louth Park might not have many top sights, but Maitland Showground and Maitland Gaol are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Lorn
When in Lorn, you can plan a visit to Maitland Regional Art Gallery and Maitland Showground, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
