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.

Maitland Gaol Now open to the public, this former correctional facility housed some of Australia's most notorious criminals over a 150 year period

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

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

Hunter Valley Wine Country Tourism The official site of the Hunter Valley, Australia's oldest wine region, with comprehensive information for visitors

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