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Maitland

Welcome to Maitland, NSW—a hidden gem where history and charm dance together! Explore picturesque streets lined with heritage buildings, indulge in delicious local eateries, and wander through sprawling parks. Don't miss the vibrant Maitland River Walk and the buzzing arts scene! With friendly locals and a relaxed vibe, it's the perfect spot to unwind and enjoy the Aussie spirit!

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Landmark4.6/5

Maitland Gaol

East Maitland's former prison spreads across stone cellblocks and yards, with stories of inmates and staff on a self-guided audio tour. Visitors walk the grounds at their own pace, with the cells close around them.

Transport4.5/5

Maitland

Nestled in the Hunter Valley, Maitland, NSW 2320, is renowned for its charming historic architecture, vibrant arts scene, and picturesque parks, making it a delightful destination for culture enthusiasts and nature lovers alike.

Landmark4.4/5

Victor Warby Reserve

Nestled in Gillieston Heights, Victor Warby Reserve boasts scenic walking trails and vibrant native flora, making it an idyllic spot for nature lovers and families seeking a peaceful outdoor retreat.

Landmark4.4/5

Walka Water Works

Nestled in Oakhampton Heights, Walka Water Works captivates visitors with its picturesque landscapes and historic significance, offering a serene escape and a glimpse into Australia's water supply heritage, perfect for nature lovers and history enthusiasts alike.

Cafe$$$4.5/5

Seraphine Cafe

Eat3/5

Maitland club

Eat4.7/5

Hunter Valley Meat Emporium

Eat$$$4.5/5

Gogoro Sushi

Cafe$3.9/5

The Family Hotel

The Family Hotel in Maitland offers family rooms with private bathrooms, air-conditioning, and free WiFi. Each room includes a TV, balcony, and free toiletries. Guests can enjoy a family-friendly restaurant serving Australian and local cuisines, a bar, and a coffee shop. The hotel features a terrace, outdoor seating area, and live music. The hotel provides private check-in and check-out, a nightclub, evening entertainment, and free on-site parking. Additional amenities include a shared kitchen, bicycle parking, and free WiFi. Located 35 km from Newcastle Airport, the hotel is near attractions such as Maitland Gaol and Maitland Regional Art Gallery. Guests can participate in pub crawls and cycling activities.

Cafe$$4.3/5

Honest vine Cafe

Stays

Stay$$$$4.7/5

Maddies of Bolwarra B&B

Maddies of Bolwarra in Maitland offers a bed and breakfast experience within a historic building. Guests enjoy garden views and a sun terrace, complemented by free WiFi throughout the property. The bed and breakfast features family rooms with private bathrooms, air-conditioning, and parquet floors. Additional amenities include a lounge, coffee shop, and outdoor seating area, ensuring a relaxing stay. A variety of breakfast options are available, including continental, buffet, vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free. Local specialities, fresh pastries, and fruits are served daily, highly praised by guests. Located 35 km from Newcastle Airport, the property provides free on-site private parking and bicycle parking. Yoga classes are available for guests to enjoy.

Cafe$3.9/5

The Family Hotel

Stay$3.75/5

Maitland City Motel

Check-in is via a 24-hour kiosk service, Maitland City Motel is just 4 minutes’ drive from Maitland Train Station. It offers air-conditioned rooms with free Wi-Fi. Download the digital compendium for the current password. Please note - NO TRAILER/BOAT PARKING available. Motel Maitland City is 5 minutes’ drive Maitland Showground, and 10 minutes’ drive from central Maitland. The Hunter Valley wine region and Newcastle Airport are each a 30-minute drive away. All rooms have cable TV, a refrigerator and tea and coffee making facilities. Each room has a wardrobe and a bathroom with a hairdryer. Some rooms also have a private balcony.

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5/5

Hunter Valley Wine, Cheese & Kangaroo Day Tour from Sydney

A full-day Hunter Valley wine tour from Sydney in a small group (max 11), with wine, cheese, spirits, chocolate and wild kangaroos all in one day. Taste local wines at two boutique wineries, with a cheese pairing to match. Sample handcrafted gin, vodka and liqueurs at a local distillery, and enjoy sweet tastings at the Hunter Valley Chocolate Company. At lunchtime, stop where wild kangaroos graze freely, a highlight our guests love. Your guide takes professional photos throughout the day, so you can relax and enjoy the vineyard views. Why travelers choose 77Tours: • 5.0-rated on Tripadvisor • Small group of up to 11 people, never a big coach • Wine, cheese, distillery and chocolate tastings included • Wild kangaroo spotting • Professional photos included • Friendly guide who speaks English and Portuguese • Easy meeting point at Sydney Central Station

$192.29

5/5

10 h

Hunter Valley Highlights Private Wine Tour from Sydney

Strap yourself in for a day of indulgence in Australia’s oldest wine region. The day is all about discovering some of the area’s best boutique wineries as well as the many gourmet food producers that call the valley home. Semillon & Shiraz are king in the area but there are many other interesting and unique wines you will get to sample on this journey.

$700.00

5/5

Private full-day wine tour in the Hunter Valley

We provide bespoke tours of Australia’s world-renowned Hunter Valley wine country. There’s no set itinerary, everything can be tailored to ensure your visit to the Hunter is a memorable experience, for all the right reasons. Of course, you can leave everything up to us… let us surprise you. Our tours are private and exclusive, ideally suited to a couple, with a maximum of 4 people. We never combine groups, so no strangers. Your tour guide, Clive, is a wine lover with a deep love of the Hunter Valley. He has been coming to the Hunter Valley since the mid-eighties to visit cellar doors and attend wine functions. In 2009 he purchased a property in the valley (Lovedale), and moved there permanently in 2019. Clive loves conversation and is always happy to answer any questions you may have.

$353.83

5/5

10 h 30 mins

Private Hunter Valley Luxury Tour From Sydney include tastings

Travel in style and comfort with this exclusive private tour, designed for couples, families and small groups of up to 11 passengers. The luxury journey is a 2 hour drive from Sydney passing through the scenic Mt Ku-ring-gai National Park and crossing the stunning Hawkesbury River with an optional cafe break at one of the most tantalising homestead cafe's in the world. Your Hunter Valley experience includes boutique wineries with locally crafted wines along with local specialties from artisan Australian producers. This immersive experience can be tailored to include cafe, gourmet restaurant lunch, cheese & olive tastings, distillery, brewery, cider house, dessert bar, handmade chocolates from the thriving primary industries of the region. Tasting local specialties accompanied by insights into wine making traditions will make this an unforgettable day of indulgence. 8.00am to 5.00pm Tour duration is 10 hours, door to door service

$779.15

5/5

6 h

Hunter Gleann Private Tour- Indulgence Wine Tour (Full Day)

We are your exclusive chauffeured private guides to the Hunter Valley. We offer you the option to select the venues from our list or we can pre-plan your day for you. We are more than a winery tour service. James believes that sharing his knowledge of our beautiful region and vineyard life while offering a unique selection of boutique wineries adds to the experience. Your tour is completely tailored to be stress free, enabling you to relax and enjoy your experience. Contact us today to book your a truly special and unqiue experience.

$238.75

5/5

Hunter Valley Wine Cheese Chocolate and Coffee

Embark on a flavour-filled journey designed for anyone who appreciates great food and drink and seeking a uniquely Australian tasting adventure. Choose your pace and palate! Savour premium single‑estate wine, pair them with local cheeses or delicious canapés or take a playful twist and explore wine matched with artisan chocolate. Please advise your preferences when booking. Start with a scenic drive over the Sydney Harbour Bridge and a morning coffee, tea or refreshing soda at a stunning venue on the Central Coast. Enter the Hunter Valley - framed by rolling farmland and mountain scenery, 'the Hunter', as locals call it, is Australia’s oldest wine region and home to nearly 200 wineries, breweries, distilleries and acclaimed eateries. As an optional extra visit a wildlife park to pat koalas and feed kangaroos. Please advise at time of booking. End the tour with a scenic train journey from the Central Coast back to Sydney's central Station via wild national parks and river lands.

$343.83

5/5

4 h 30 mins

Hunter Valley Mid-Day with Light Lunch Wine Tour

Embark on an exhilarating half-day escapade into the heart of the Hunter Valley, where each moment promises a fusion of award-winning wines, breathtaking vineyard landscapes, and a delectable light lunch! Your adventure unfolds, picture yourself immersed in the rich tapestry of the Hunter Valley, Pokolbin, and Lovedale, as you indulge in tastings that dance on your palate like a symphony of flavours. But that’s not all – the climax of your journey takes place in the heart of a working boutique vineyard. Here, a locally sourced light lunch awaits, elevating your culinary experience amidst the vines. Not all dietary requirements, can be catered for with this light lunch. Your travels don’t finish there. Its off to a local distillery outlet for samples of vodkas and gins. Followed by a visit to the Hunter famous ‘Smelly Deli’ for a local cheese and chocolate shops, try not to fill yourself with all the yummy things to buy before we return you back to your accommodation.

$125.09

5/5

Newcastle: Private Tailored Hunter Valley Wine Tour

Explore the Hunter Valley your way on this private wine tour from Newcastle, shaped entirely around your group. From iconic Australian labels to family-run cellar doors, every stop is hand-picked, with a private guide and door-to-door transport so all you have to do is sip, taste and enjoy. What's included: - Three exclusive seated wine tastings, each a relaxed and immersive cellar door experience - An artisan vodka and gin tasting, discovering the craft behind these award-winning spirits - A paired tasting of local cheese, chocolate or small bites, showing how food changes the flavours of wine - Lunch at 4 Pines at The Farm, with an à la carte meal (at your own cost) overlooking the vines - Pick up and drop off at your Newcastle address - Relaxed, insightful commentary from your guide as you travel between stops As a private tour, you choose the cellar doors, the pace and the timing, making it ideal for couples, groups of friends, corporate days and milestone celebrations.

$857.78

5/5

6 h

Luxury Hunter Valley Wine Tour with Fine Dining

Experience the Hunter Valley’s refined side on this small-group luxury wine tour designed for travellers who value quality over quantity. Your day begins with a premium tasting at Mount Pleasant, one of the region’s most historic wineries, served with cheese and olives. Next, enjoy an intimate tasting at Thomas Allen Wines—a boutique cellar door rarely offered to tour groups. Lunch is at the acclaimed Bistro Molines, where guests pay on the day and can choose their own two-course menu overlooking the vines. After lunch, visit Mount View Estate, a stunning new cellar door perched high above the valley. Enjoy a guided tasting while taking in one of the most spectacular views in the Hunter. Travelling in a luxury vehicle with an expert local guide, you’ll avoid crowded tourist stops and enjoy more relaxed, personalised experiences. Perfect for couples, friends, celebrations, and anyone seeking a more elevated Hunter Valley wine tour.

$250.19

5/5

10 h

Hunter Valley Tour by Private Luxury Mercedes

Escape Sydney in your own luxury Mercedes for a full day private Hunter Valley tour that takes the scenic way in. Instead of the freeway, we wind through the historic village of Wollombi before arriving in one of Australia's oldest wine regions. Your day starts at Historic Wollombi for coffee then a complimentary tasting at Allandale Winery, known for boutique Semillon and Shiraz. After a relaxed pub lunch at Harrigan's Hunter Valley, the afternoon is yours to shape, with well known cellar doors like Brokenwood Wines, McGuigan Wines or Audrey Wilkinson on the list. Lunch and further tastings are at your own expense, with plenty of venues to choose from on a flexible itinerary. The vehicle, the day and the itinerary are exclusively yours, with no strangers and no rushing to keep up with a group. You travel in a climate controlled Mercedes V-Class with WiFi and chilled water, with the same local guide all day and more than 17 years of Australian tour industry experience.

$464.63

5/5

8 h

Newcastle: Country Towns River & Farm Tour with BBQ

Escape the city and explore Australia’s countryside on our immersive day tour from Newcastle. Discover the charm of historic towns like Morpeth and Dungog, where your expert guide shares fascinating stories of early Australian life. Taste local honey and fudge in Morpeth, birthplace of Arnotts Biscuits, then enjoy a refreshing craft beer in Dungog. Cool off with a swim in the serene Allyn River, a peaceful bush escape. Visit a third-generation cattle farm for an educational behind-the-scenes tour and insights into sustainable farming. Enjoy a classic Aussie BBQ lunch featuring fresh, local produce (dietary options available). Travel in comfort with round-trip transport from your Newcastle accommodation. With a relaxed pace and plenty of learning, this small-group tour blends history, nature, and local life. Our knowledgeable guides make every moment meaningful. For a true taste of regional Australia, this unforgettable countryside experience awaits!

$175.13

5/5

Fully Private and Customisable Hunter Valley Wine Tour

Explore the exquisite Hunter Valley wine region with tailored private tours designed for intimate groups of up to 10 people. diVine Tours provides a luxurious experience with dedicated concierge service, ensuring personalized visits to boutique wineries and hidden gems. Perfect for couples, friends, or small groups seeking a unique wine country adventure. Whether it's a milestone birthday or just a day out, enjoy a curated journey through wine, cheese, and chocolate tasting that highlights the essence of the Hunter Valley. - Private wine tours for small groups (up to 10 people) - Customized itineraries featuring boutique vineyards - Knowledgeable concierge driver - Ideal for special occasions or casual gatherings

$268.06

5/5

10 h

Hunter Valley Wine and Cheese Tasting Day Tour from Sydney

Embark on a delightful journey through the picturesque Hunter Valley, renowned for its exquisite wines and gourmet delights. This day tour from Sydney offers exclusive tastings at three of the oldest wineries in the Hunter Valley vineyards, steeped in history and allowing you to savor premium wines while enjoying the stunning vineyard landscapes. Draytons wines 1853 - Tyrrells Wines 1858 and the famous Audrey Wilkinson 1866 Indulge in visit to local cheeses and handcrafted chocolates to indulge your taste buds. With a flexible lunch option at charming venues and engaging commentary from expert guides, this tour caters to all wine enthusiasts, making it the perfect escape for couples. - Premium wine tastings at the 3 oldest most well known wineries in the Hunter Valley vineyards - One course lunch and drink included. Most medical dietary requirements catered. - Visit local cheese and chocolate shops for a gourmet experience - A personalized day tour atmosphere

$1,422.49

5/5

Newcastle: Boutique Hunter Valley Wine Tour

Taste your way through the Hunter Valley, Australia's oldest wine region, on this small-group day tour from Newcastle. We've hand-picked a mix of iconic Australian labels and family-run cellar doors so every stop brings something new, with door-to-door transport so all you have to do is relax and enjoy. What's included: -Three exclusive seated wine tastings, each a relaxed and immersive cellar door experience -An artisan vodka and gin tasting, discovering the craft behind these award-winning spirits -A paired tasting of local cheese, chocolate or small bites, showing how food changes the flavours of wine -Lunch at 4 Pines at The Farm, with an à la carte meal (at your own cost) overlooking the vines -A small group of no more than 11 guests, for a personal and relaxed day -Engaging commentary from your guide on the region's history, winemaking and local culture -Pick up and drop off at your Newcastle address Please note the venues featured on each tour can vary.

$163.69

4.9/5

9 h

Private Luxury Tour: Tastes of the Hunter Valley

Tour the Hunter Valley in style on a private luxury tour of the region’s boutique wineries with an expert guide, generous wine tastings at 3 wineries. For lunch, enjoy the flavours and aromas of the freshest local produce. Complete your day with sensational chocolate and wine pairing.

$785.58

4.9/5

Hunter Valley Wine Tour + Lunch, Gin, Cheese, Choc from Newcastle

Explore the stunning Hunter Valley wine region, by indulging in some of its best flavours on this day tour picking up Newcastle. The Hunter Valley has some of Australia's best wine, food, cheese, chocolate and spirits, and we’ll try them all on this tour as we visit 3 wineries and a distillery. Each stop includes a guided tasting by a local supplier with behind the scenes tours at select locations. In addition to all the great local producers we visit, the tour also includes a relaxed lunch with a wine to allow guests to take in the Valley’s charm.

$203.72

4.9/5

7 h 30 mins

Award Winning Full Day Wine and Food Experience

Travel with the highest award winning tour service in the Hunter Valley Join us on our full day wine tasting experience where you will enjoy visiting local Hunter Valley boutique cellar doors. You'll get to enjoy trying fantastic small batch boutique wines from wine labels found only in the Hunter Valley You'll be sampling between six to eight different wines at each boutique cellar door sitting you have (that's a lot of wine to try in one day) You'll enjoy a relaxed casual style lunch with a complimentary drink of wine or beer You'll stop to sampling some local cheese and chocolates. You can buy some to take home to share with your family and friends. Don't forget our tours are suitable for all and any wine enthusiasts of all ages We offer free transfers from your Hunter Valley accommodation (within 12km of pokolbin cbd, check with us if in doubt) We have modern, clean & comfortable air-conditioned vehicles Wildlife spotting! See kangaroos and other Australian native animals

$164.41

4.9/5

9 h

Hunter Valley Wine Tours | Wine Tasting Tours from Sydney

Experience the very best of Hunter Valley on your luxury private day tour. Your day tour reveals the best of Shiraz the valley can offer and the scenic beauty of Pokolbin in the care of your expert guide. Tours start from Sydney at a time that suits you with pick up from your hotel, travelling aboard a new minivan/sedan (depending on group size) and enjoying chilled bottled water throughout the day. The Hunter Valley is famous for Semillon, Shiraz, handmade cheese and chocolates. Highlights - A private guided tour Hotel pick up and drop off at Sydney CBD Visit 3 cellar doors (2 wineries + distillery) Learn about Hunter Valley and winemaking in Australia Visit a handmade cheese factory, a chocolate shop, and a local distillery Flexibility

$643.34

4.8/5

7 h

Uncork the Hunter Full Day Hunter Valley Winery Tour

This tour has been specially crafted and perfected from 10+ years of Two Fat Blokes guest feedback. Visit some of the Hunter Valleys best wineries to sample some delicious wines. We don’t stick to a formula and we’re constantly doing research. As long as we get great feedback from our guests, you might visit boutique, new, large, small, old, and/or unique wineries. We want you to enjoy the best of the Hunter Valley, with unique wine encounters that are not available to your average walk-in wine-taster. We’re not about just taking you to a cheese or chocolate tasting, we think you deserve more. On top of cheese/chocolate and wine pairing exercises, we’ve worked with some of the Hunters best wineries to craft a range of mystery experiences especially for our guests. These are designed to build your wine knowledge while also getting you involved with the process and allowing you to learn what makes Hunter Valley wine unique.

$170.84

4.8/5

Full Day Private Wine Tour Exclusively Tailored To Suit You

Our tours are fully customisable to suit you. You can add as many or as few venues as you like. We can build an itinerary to suit all tastes and budgets. Our tours are 100% private, you'll never share a vehicle with anyone not in your group. We pick up from most accommodations within the Lower Hunter Valley (please confirm before booking). Your tour includes pick up from 9:30am* onwards, to as late as 9:30pm*, including dinner transfers if you'd like to go out in the evening. It just doesn't include your tasting fees and meals. Our tours are also dog friendly, if you'd like to bring your furry friend with you. * Hours outside these times are available at an additional fee of $25 per hour or part thereof.