Situated on a flood plain beside the Hunter River inland from Newcastle, Maitland has a long history dating back to its days as the major town of the Hunter Valley. It originally grew as two separate towns - West Maitland and East Maitland, with the west eventually developing as the city's commercial centre and the east as an administration centre with many public buildings.
Maitland offers a number of local attractions including a gallery, museum, the old Maitland Gaol and other historic buildings. It is also a central base for exploring the wineries of the Hunter Valley.
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Maitland Gaol Now open to the public, this former correctional facility housed some of Australia's most notorious criminals over a 150 year period |
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Maitland Regional Art Gallery Housed in a Federation Gothic building built in 1910, the gallery showcases touring exhibitions and its town significant collection of contemporary Australian art |
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Maitland Markets Australia's biggest country market has over 600 stalls with home made, home grown and home baked goods, art, craft, musicians and gourmet food |
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