Maitland Area Attractions
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Specialising in alpaca products made from Australian Alpaca. The Australian Alpaca Barn is located in Morpeth in the Hunter Valley five minutes from Maitland one and half hours from Sydney.
Providing a wide range of Alpaca homewares, fashion and accessories for sale that are luxuriously soft, amazingly warm and lightweight.Australian Alpaca Barn
Maitland
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One local Maitland woman, Nell Pyle, has amassed well over 2,000 articles of diverse clothing and textiles from past generations of her family as well as many donors who wish their items to be preserved and cared for. The items currently date from the 1860s and range from working clothes and accessories through to refined garments worn by all classes, and an extensive range of household linen and adornments.
The museum regularly holds displays of parts of their collection.Australian Museum of Clothing and Textiles
East Maitland
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Brandy Hill Lodge offers a range of artist workshops in an idyllic location. Tuition is available for beginners in the field of landscape oil painting and also in the technique of folk art painting.
Practising Artist Workshops for those who are producing paintings and want to extend skills under expert guidance are also invited to join Brandy Hill Lodge. Groups looking for somewhere to paint are also welcome at Brandy Hill Lodge and all can take advantage of the spectacular surroundings for in...Brandy Hill Lodge
Maitland
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The Bushrangers Bar within the Largs Hotel offers relaxed dining in a country pub atmosphere. The menu caters for all diners, particularly families, using the freshest local produce. To compliment your meal, choose from the fine selection of Hunter Valley wines.Bushrangers Bar and Brasserie
Largs
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If you're looking for a great night out in Newcastle and the Hunter Valley, then kick up your heels at the one and only Buttai Barn.
Just half an hour from Newcastle and just five minutes off the northern end of the F3 Freeway, Buttai Barn is an old fashioned Australian bush barn filled to the rafters with fantastic food, live Aussie entertainment and traditional bush dancing.
Buttai Barn is more than a restaurant - it's a fun-filled evening of food, drink and laughter. In addition to the grea...Buttai Barn
Buttai
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At the multi-award winning Campbell's Store Craft Centre at Morpeth in the Hunter Region, shopping is a real experience....wander at your leisure through 13 speciality craft shops, tearoom and an investment art gallery. You may select from the work of 784 of Australia's most talented crafts people, all under the one roof.
The store is open from Thursday - Sunday, when you will be treated to free ginger beer, fudge and honey tasting. Friendly old fashioned service awaits you in this two storey ...Campbells Store Craft Centre
Morpeth
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Country Home Decorating, Morpeth, is the perfect shop to visit when you are looking for the finishing touches for your home or a gift for someone special. A treasure trove collection of unique items for your home- you’re sure to find something special to display your own style and personality when decorating your home.Country Home Decorating
Morpeth
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Crisadas Riverview Cafe overlooks the Hunter River at Morpeth and enjoys extensive views of the river and surrounding farmlands.
It is air-conditioned and child-friendly with amenities, as well as provision for people with disabilities.
Enjoy sampling from the menu for sit-down meals. Take Away is also available.Crisadas Riverview Cafe
Morpeth
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East Maitland Bowling Club is the largest club in the Hunter Valley. The bowling club offers superior facilities including entertainment Friday, Saturday and Sunday evenings; raffles on Thursday, Friday and Sundays; Riley's Bar and TAB. And you are sure to love Billabongs - all you can eat family restaurant with children's play area. All visitors are welcome.
Easts Leisure and Golf is located in Tenambit Street, East Maitland which also offers fine facilities including Dining, Function Facilit...East Maitland Bowling Club
East Maitland
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The architectural history of Maitland can be explored on foot using the heritage walks developed by the Maitland Visitors Information Centre.
The city of Maitland's many restored and heritage protected buildings date from as far back as the 1820's and serve as monuments to the pioneering days, when white settlers endeavoured to make their mark on the Hunter Valley's beautiful natural landscapes. The East Maitland Heritage Walk takes two and a half hours to walk, or twenty minutes to drive.
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Maitland
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Gemstone Shop now in the heart of Morpeth. Gemstones from Australia and around the World.
Come in and browse around, you will be pleasantly surprised at the beautiful Gemstones, Minerals, Natural Gemstone Beads, Freshwater Pearls and much more on offer. So if you like beautiful things, pop in and say hello to Mark and Jan, who will be only to happy to help you choose something unique for you, or that special person in your life.
Our Opening Hours are 10am - 4.30pm Thursday - SundayGems4U
Maitland
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Known as the Garden Suburb, Lorn is separated from the main town of Maitland by the Hunter River and high levee banks. The Lorn Heritage Walk displays the unique character of Lorn as a collection of relatively intact late Victorian, Federation and Bungalow houses existing in a setting largely of the same period. The Heritage Walk has 34 points of interest along the way. It is suggested that the walk begin at the Belmore Bridge at the entry to Lorn, however the walk may be commenced at any point ...Lorn Heritage Walk
Maitland
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Maitland Gaol in the Hunter has a vibrant history spanning more than 150 years. After housing some of Australia's most hardened and notorious criminals, Maitland Gaol closed in 1998. The cell doors have now been swung open, with visitors invited to serve a small amount of time learning about the facility, its past prisoners and daring escapes.
Maitland Gaol offers visitors the opportunity to interpret this unique attraction by indulging in a world-class, self-guided audio tour or take a themed...Maitland Gaol
East Maitland
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The Maitland Heritage Walk takes in three churches, all built in the middle 1800's, and many heritage homes and business houses in and around the central
City of Maitland and meandering alongside the famous Hunter River.
The Heritage walk has 35 points of interest along the way and it is impossible to describe in detail the immense history and details of these diverse
heritage buildings. In conjunction with the Maitland Heritage Walk is a Maitland Childrens Heritage Walk (including a publicat...Maitland Heritage Walk (central precinct)
Maitland
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Maitland Fair Market is held at the Maitland Showground from 8.00am to 2.00pm, displaying the best of home made, home grown and home baked goods, artisans, musicians, gourmet food and the finest quality craft ever assembled. With over 600 stalls, Maitland is without rival and represents the epitome of the Hunter Valleys cultural and artistic diversity. Within its industry it is now recognised as the largest and most successful regional Market in Australia.
You won’t find a full sized aeroplan...Maitland Markets
Maitland
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Come and Relax in Maitland Park. There is plenty to see and do. Maitland Park offers many facilities such as picnic tables, BBQ, walks, swimming pool and sporting facilities.
The park is a centrally located reserve offering Victorian period landscapes and architecture amongst sporting fields and facilities for leisure activities. The Park currently boasts both winter and summer sporting opportunities including a croquet lawn and an eight court tennis facilityMaitland Park
Maitland
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The Maitland Region Society of Artists provides a valuable network for the diverse range of artists who reside within Maitland. It features specialists in arts, crafts, antiques, collectors and many more.
The members of the Maitland Region Society of Artists are enthusiastic and love to create in many different mediums. They are like minded enthusiastic artists who invite anyone young and old to join the society.
Society activities include exhibitions, fun clay days, social painting days, gue...Maitland Region - Society of Artists Inc
Maitland
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The 1940s Art Deco-style Metropolitan Hotel has two classic bars serving quality beer and wine and also features Mazzolino's Restaraunt.
It is located in the heritage township of Maitland, which exudes an olden-times feel, with its many historical buildings.
These can be discovered within easy walking distance of the hotel. The hotel is also a great base from which to explore the Hunter Valley vineyards.Metropolitan Hotel Restaurant
Maitland
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Morpeth Art Studio and Gift Gallery is located in the Historic Hunter river town of Morpeth we have a unique collection of original artworks, including Norman Lindsay facsimiles, colourful handmade leadlight lamps, even country home-made jams.
We offer friendly service and are housed in The Historic Central Inn circa 1850 just near the Morpeth Bridge.Morpeth Art Studio and Gift Gallery
Morpeth
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Morpeth Craft & Vintage Collectables is a store housed in 'Eliza's Cottage' one of Morpeth's oldest Buildings. Experience the charming atmosphere of a slab and shingle cottage built circa 1830.
Many interesting, beautiful and eclectic items are to be found at Morpeth craft: Antiques and vintage home wares, light shade restoration, pedal cars, wares by local designers and crafts people, Australian made products, record players and novelty telephones and books.Morpeth Craft and Vintage Collectables
Morpeth
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Morpeth Gallery specialises in open & limited edition prints and original investment artworks from Australia's leading traditional artists.
Dazzle your eyes with ranges of exquisite handmade pottery from all over Australia. Stockists of Royal Winton and Steiff Mohair and Plush Teddys and animals.
Home to Australian Novelty Teapot (Australia's leading traditional) Exhibition held annually in August.
2008 Exhibitions:
Saturday 8th March & Sunday 9th March 2008.
Festival of Two Palettes
Vi...Morpeth Gallery
Morpeth
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The Museum is situated in the centre of town in Swan Street. It is across the road from the Morpeth Bridge which spans the Hunter River. It is adjacent to all the shops, cafes and attractions of the historic township. The museum is in the heritage building originally built for the Court House.
The Morpeth Court House was constructed in 1862 on land donated by Lieutenant E C Close and was designed by architect Mortimer Lewis Jnr., the Government’s Clerk of Works in the Hunter region. The museum...Morpeth Museum
Morpeth
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The site of the Historic Arnott Bakehouse.
Come and meet the baker, Stephen Arnott and taste our authentic and traditional sourdough. Learn the history and art of sourdough and gain tips on your home-baking. You'll see the c. 1840 Scotch Oven and the early industrial worksite, a truly rare and authentic bakehouse. Enjoy sourdough tasting and light refreshments on the iron-laced verandah while you take in the vistas of Morpeth, the Hunter River, floodplains and mountains. There are lots to see ...Morpeth Sourdough
Morpeth
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Built in 1838, the Morpeth Trading Post is the oldest industrial building still in daily use in New South Wales. It houses one of Australia's deepest natural spring water wells, which was sunk in 1818 for Morpeth Town's water supply and was later used to run the old Joinery's steam engine. It still has the horses' harnesses, old tools and machinery from the steam engine days.
The Morpeth Trading Post is now a 7000-square-foot shopper’s haven, with displays of old wares unlikely to be seen und...Morpeth Trading Post
Morpeth
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At Morpeth Wine Cellar come in and taste Morpeth Moonshine and Boutique Hunter Wines open daily.
Have a pizza in our Wood Fired Pizza Cafe (open Friday to Monday) with fresh ground coffee or soup of the day (next to the Campbells Store).
Also there are 2 Copper Stills which we make Morpeth Moonshine onsite Original, Aniseed, Strawberry and Butterscotch Moonshine.
We have our Rosebrook Estate Wines for tasting and a selection of Morpeth Wines and Bramblewood sweet fruit dessert wines (Strawber...Morpeth Wine Cellars
Morpeth
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In the early 1700’s the Mortel family began hand crafting footwear in the Netherlands. During these early years special skills and techniques were developed to ensure Mortel products became greatly sought after and respected throughout the country.
Today, the same skills and dedication are exercised by the Mortel factory in the manufacture of an exciting range of premium quality sheepskin products, but now located in the Hunter Valley, Australia.
All sheepskins are specially selected from on...Mortels Sheepskin Factory
Thornton
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In an old coaching inn in East Maitland, this is one of the finest country restaurants in the state. This stylish upmarket restaurant also offers superior overnight accommodation. The food has an Anglo/French bias and incorporates the best of local produce together with international luxury food items, a particular emphasis on superb shellfish, game dishes and wonderful sauces. The winelist is a wine lovers dream.Old George and Dragon Restaurant
Maitland
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Princess Bazaar is an award winning ladies wear boutique located in Morpeth. Housed in a historical building, featuring a chandelier from a palace in India and a stunning display of antique and obscure furnishing - Princess Bazaar is not to be missed.
The change room featuring a 300 year old Mongolian chair and Louise the XVI style mirrors - is a feature unto it's self.
The house speciality is beautiful original ladies clothing, hand made by Australian designers. Many of the items available ...Princess Bazaar
Morpeth
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Come and feel the Craic that flows in this Dublin-designed Irish Pub. We guarantee you'll find a warm and friendly atmosphere, and of course, Guinness,
Kilkenny, Harp Lager, and much more, on tap.
And don't forget the food - all day, every day.
Our bistro offers the biggest menu you'll ever see.Shenanigans at the Imperial
Maitland
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The Church of St. Mary the Virgin is built in the 'Decorated' Gothic style of architecture favoured by Edmund Blackett. The spire dominates the skyline of Maitland as it did in the late 19th century.
Service Times:
Saturday 6.00pm at St. Paul's Maitland Park.
Sunday 8.00am & 10.00am at St. Mary's Church Street.
St. Mary's is also a beautiful location for a wedding ceremony.St Marys Church
Maitland
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The Anglican Parish of St Peter at East Maitland is one of the oldest in Australia, commencing with the appointment of the Revd George Rusden in 1834. Prior to that date, the only religious instruction available to settler and convict alike was from the Chaplain attached to the penal settlement at Newcastle. Rusden’s Parish was huge and encompassed all of the Hunter, the New England and even Morton Bay in south eastern Queensland. Today, the Parish boundaries are by comparison miniscule and incl...St Peters Anglican Church
Maitland
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Elegant Victorian Church, built in a decorative Gothic style, was commenced in 1886. The walls, of white sandstone, were quarried only just south - east of the Church and the slate roof is supported on New Zeland hardwood frames. St. Peters invite you to experience the beauty of the Church in a most peaceful setting. Service Times: Saturday - 6pm Sunday - 7.30am & 9.30am
Our Opening Hours are Monday to Saturday 9am - 5pmSt Peters Anglican Parish
East Maitland
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For all your shopping needs head to Stockland Green Hills located in the Lower Hunter region at East Maitland. With Big W, Woolworths, Coles, Best & Less, Dan Murphy's and over 95 speciality stores shopping has never been easier.Stockland Green Hills
East Maitland
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Enjoy the cosy and unique ambience of Tea Lovers 7 days a week. Choose from over 80 kinds of finest teas from all over the world. For others a selection of high quality coffees is available. Retail packs to take home and mail order available. With an extensive menu from sandwiches to light meals, hearty breakfasts and great devonshires, cakes and other delights for morning and afternoon tea. Catering also for vegetarian and gluten free diets. You can dine al fresco, comfy airconditioned i...Tea Lovers and Coffee for Others of Morpeth
Maitland
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Telarah Bowling Club (TBC) takes pride in being the friendly Club of Maitland.
We offer dining facilities 7 days a week for lunch and dinner (Lunch 12pm to 2pm and Dinner from 6pm). Our menu offer a wide range of meals varying from steaks, chicken, seafood and the unique Hot Rock style of cook it yourself menu.
TBC offers entertainment Thursday through to Saturday nights and raffles Wednesday, Thursday and Sunday evenings. Our courtesy bus runs every Friday night from 6pm to midnight just ca...Telarah Bowling Club
Telarah
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The Belmore Hotel is your friendly local pub with a metropolitan twist!
Recently renovated, the art deco inspired establishment is the ideal destination for special occasions or a good night out.
An icon of the city the Belmore Hotel is rich with culture and is as much a part of Maitland history as the great Hunter River.
Located on the corner of St. Andrews and High Street in central Maitland, the Belmore is the ideal after work meeting place. Whether it be an intimate dinner for two, to watc...The Belmore Hotel
Maitland
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Retail business specialising in dollhouse furniture and miniatures. Exclusive pottery, souvenirs, condiments, honey, jam, collectables providing a very interesting experience.Timpotoo
Morpeth
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Tranquil Vale is a boutique vineyard located on the Hunter River close to Maitland and Pokolbin. Take time to enjoy this truly tranquil country setting. The vineyard was established in 1996 and specialises in three main varieties, Semillon, Chardonnay and Shiraz, but they always like to have the odd suprise, like their Sparkling Wine.Tranquil Vale Vineyard
Luskintyre
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Walka Water Works, Recreation & Wildlife Reserve, as well as being a popular picnic and recreation area in the Maitland district, is also steeped in history that gives it a special place in the Lower Hunter's heritage
The National Trust complex features its pumphouse with striking chimney and ornate brickwork and is one of the largest and most intact 19th Century industrial complexes in the Hunter Valley. The large lake area with over 300 species of birdlife is suitable for water sports like ca...Walka Recreation and Wildlife Reserve
Oakhampton
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Wholly Relics offers a wide range of antiques and collectables including China, Glass, Crystal and old wares. Wholly Relics has something for almost every taste. Wholly Relics also stocks a quantity of smaller furniture, such as chairs, dining tables, wardrobes, beds and other interesting pieces.Wholly Relics
East Maitland
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In Hunter River Country wine lovers taste before they buy, stock up on what they like and discuss wine making with vignerons. Hunter Valley wines are known for their gutsy reds and full flavoured whites and regularly take out national and international wine awards. Just west of Lochinvar the trail takes a turn off the New England Highway to Lovedale where visitors can taste at a number of vineyards. Following through to Branxton Road and turning right, Pokolbin and Rothbury have many interesting...Wine Trail
Maitland
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