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City in New South Wales, Australia
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Maitland (population 90,226 in 2021) is a city in the Lower Hunter Valley region of New South Wales. It's sometimes considered a part of Greater Newcastle, or even a northwestern suburb of Newcastle. Nevertheless, the state's fifth largest city is a destination of its own, and a very different destination from Newcastle.
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A heritage-listed residence and former private hospital built in the late 19th century.
A very, very freaky place to visit because whilst it is an old, imposing sandstone constructed prison, it has all the "mod cons" such as razor wire and CCTV mountings in place – it was still being used as a gaol within the past 15 years.
Walka Water Works is a recreation area in Oakhampton. You can visit the heritage-listed pumphouse, take one of the walking trails that surround the lake, or ride the miniature train that runs on Sundays.
Held in the Maitland Railway Station Precinct each year. A must see for anybody who likes trains, otherwise it may be wise to give Maitland a miss while it is on-many streets get closed for the event.
A 20-minute drive out of town, for traditional bush dancing.
New Orleans style jazz festival held annually in September in the main street.
A festival celebrating good music, food and of course beer.
Maitland Park is home to a large playground, netball courts, a cricket ground, a bowling club, and a hockey field. There is also an aquatic complex with an Olympic-size outdoor pool and a 25-metre indoor pool.
Molines is a small, careful rustic styled cafe serving lovingly prepared, delicious and subtle fine food. Outside in the sun is the best place to sit with a small group. Very limited choice for vegetarians.
An old fashioned French or English menu. It does not look much from the outside and is located in a business or light industrial area but is well worth a visit.
Traditional Indian meals, vegetarian and seafood options. Traditional, gourmet and dessert pizzas, all cooked in a woodfired pizza oven.
By train
There are several options for getting to Maitland by train.
By bus
It is possible to go to Maitland from the Central Coast by bus, however this will take a very long time, roughly six hours.
The above six train stations are connected by the Hunter Line services which usually run every 30 minutes. Buses connect Rutherford, Stockton Green Hills, Morpeth, Thornton and East Maitland to the Maitland CBD.
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