Title: Gillieston Heights Travel Guide: Best of Gillieston Heights, Maitland Travel 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in Gillieston Heights](https://expedia.co.uk/Gillieston-Heights-Maitland-Hotels.0-n553248634380739338-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels)[Flights to Maitland](https://expedia.co.uk/Cheap-Flights-To-Maitland.d2441.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Gillieston Heights Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Gillieston-Heights.d553248634380739338.Car-Hire-Guide)[Gillieston Heights Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Gillieston-Heights.d553248634380739338.Holidays-City-Breaks) # Gillieston Heights Travel Guide ## Maitland ## Visit Gillieston Heights Things to do Hotels Where to stay [Maitland travel guide](https://expedia.co.uk/Maitland.dx2441) --- ### Popular places to visit ![Maitland Regional Art Gallery](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/530000/530665-maitland-regional-art-gallery.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Maitland Regional Art Gallery You can spend time browsing the exhibits at Maitland Regional Art Gallery in Maitland. Discover the area's wineries or seek out the bowling alleys. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Maitland-Regional-Art-Gallery-Maitland.d553248621532609682.Attraction) ![Maitland Gaol](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/527000/527644-maitland-gaol.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Maitland Gaol You can spend time studying the exhibits at Maitland Gaol during your travels in Maitland. Discover the area's wineries or seek out the bowling alleys. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Maitland-Gaol-East-Maitland.d553248621532609681.Attraction) #### Hunter Region Botanic Gardens Explore the great outdoors at Hunter Region Botanic Gardens, a lovely green space in Maitland. Stroll along the waterfront or visit the spas in the area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hunter-Region-Botanic-Gardens-Tomago.d553248621562249068.Attraction) #### Maitland Showground Enjoy an outing to Maitland Showground during your stay in Maitland. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Maitland-Showground-South-Maitland.d553248635974560158.Attraction) #### Walka Water Works Explore the great outdoors at Walka Water Works, a lovely green space in Maitland. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Walka-Water-Works-Oakhampton-Heights.d553248635974560159.Attraction) #### Mindaribba Weddings You can take time to visit Mindaribba Weddings during your travels to Maitland. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Mindaribba-Weddings-Mindaribba.d690997462660345856.Attraction) ### Things to do ![Newcastle: Lake Macquarie Cruise with Lunch](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/46777983/58a147e3-65ce-4917-841a-55cf85bfbac9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Newcastle: Lake Macquarie Cruise with Lunch £35 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/newcastle-lake-macquarie-cruise-with-lunch.a46777983.activity-details) ![three inflated hot air balloons in Hunter Valley](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/438282/1ef44acb-971a-4dea-b1ae-cad70eae77f0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Hunter Valley Sunrise Hot Air Balloon Flight with Bubbly Breakfast £184 per adult **100%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/hunter-valley-sunrise-hot-air-balloon-flight-with-bubbly-breakfast.a438282.activity-details) ![Newcastle City Tour: Coastal Charms and City Secrets](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48939746/667dca81-f33d-458c-b06e-6b397109aa5d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Newcastle City Tour: Coastal Charms and City Secrets £50 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/newcastle-city-tour-coastal-charms-and-city-secrets.a48939746.activity-details) ![Cheeses of the World Masterclass](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4519100/2c650e91-2b34-42ca-89ba-990217435916.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Cheeses of the World Masterclass £19 per adult **100%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/cheeses-of-the-world-masterclass.a4519100.activity-details) ![Loop the Lake Cruise](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47743198/1400a292-4c39-4aa5-a72e-698c53805159.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Newcastle: Loop the Lake Cruise £47 per adult **80%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/newcastle-loop-the-lake-cruise.a47743198.activity-details) ![Tastes of the Hunter Afternoon Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/45912616/37949537-2bcb-49e2-ab9a-289082e5ad9e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Tastes of the Hunter Half Day Tour £62 per traveller **100%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/tastes-of-the-hunter-half-day-tour.a45912616.activity-details) [See all activities in Maitland](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Maitland.d2441.Travel-Guide-Activities) --- ## Top hotels in Gillieston Heights ![Rydges Resort Hunter Valley](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1520000/1516000/1515932/dd7b4ea4_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Rydges Resort Hunter Valley 430 Wine Country Drive Lovedale NSW £87 8 Feb - 9 Feb includes taxes & fees Stay at this spa hotel in Lovedale. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their reviews. Popular ... 8.6/10 Excellent! (1,000 reviews) What a perfect stay for a young family (kids 4 and 7). We enjoyed the early check in that was available (at 11:30am even though website said generally the rooms were available from 3pm), but we got lucky that a room was vacant). The pool was the perfect temperature, the water park was so much fun ... Reviewed on 11 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=08%2F02%2F2026&endDate=09%2F02%2F2026&selected=1515932&PinnedHotelID=1515932&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248634380739338) ![Little National Hotel Newcastle](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/102000000/101340000/101339800/101339785/39a7c5e6_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Little National Hotel Newcastle 44 Honeysuckle Drive Newcastle NSW £96 26 Jan - 27 Jan includes taxes & fees Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Newcastle. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff ... 9.4/10 Exceptional! (591 reviews) Room spotless Staff courteous. Bed a bit of a challenge. Very comfortable but hard to get up and around Reviewed on 14 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=26%2F01%2F2026&endDate=27%2F01%2F2026&selected=101339785&PinnedHotelID=101339785&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248634380739338) ![Crystalbrook Kingsley](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/67000000/66190000/66189600/66189551/71368ba3_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Crystalbrook Kingsley 282 King St Newcastle NSW £89 26 Jan - 27 Jan includes taxes & fees Stay at this luxury hotel in Newcastle. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition ... 9/10 Wonderful! (585 reviews) The most comfortable mattress on the planet! Reviewed on 11 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=26%2F01%2F2026&endDate=27%2F01%2F2026&selected=66189551&PinnedHotelID=66189551&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248634380739338) ![Rydges Newcastle](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/920000/911100/911017/f3de2839_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Rydges Newcastle Wharf Rd & Merewether St Newcastle NSW £97 26 Jan - 27 Jan includes taxes & fees Stay at this luxury hotel in Newcastle. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ... 8.4/10 Very Good! (1,011 reviews) Staff were really welcoming. Reviewed on 14 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=26%2F01%2F2026&endDate=27%2F01%2F2026&selected=911017&PinnedHotelID=911017&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248634380739338) ![The Executive Inn](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3950000/3946100/3946055/8267539e_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### The Executive Inn 10 Rugby Road New Lambton NSW £86 26 Jan - 27 Jan includes taxes & fees Stay at this luxury hotel in Newcastle. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 coffee shops/cafes. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their reviews. ... 8.6/10 Excellent! (1,005 reviews) The reception staff seemed slightly rude when I requested towels for the pool, which I was told should have already been in the room (they weren't). Slightly confused, I asked if I was expected to use the bath towels for the pool as there were no separate pool towels in the room. The staff member ... Reviewed on 10 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=26%2F01%2F2026&endDate=27%2F01%2F2026&selected=3946055&PinnedHotelID=3946055&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248634380739338) ![Harrigan's Hunter Valley](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1670000/1662200/1662165/f7d770b2_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Harrigan's Hunter Valley 2090 Broke Rd Pokolbin NSW Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay £58 17 Feb - 18 Feb includes taxes & fees Stay at this business-friendly motel in Pokolbin. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ... 8.2/10 Very Good! (992 reviews) Quick and easy check in and out. Great location Reviewed on 4 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=17%2F02%2F2026&endDate=18%2F02%2F2026&selected=1662165&PinnedHotelID=1662165&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248634380739338) [See all 1,529 properties in Gillieston Heights](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=19%2F01%2F2026&endDate=20%2F01%2F2026®ionId=553248634380739338) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. 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[](https://expedia.co.uk/Maitland-Farley.dx553248634380739304) ![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Louth Park Louth Park might not have many top sights, but Maitland Showground and Maitland Regional Art Gallery are two attractions nearby that you can check out. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Maitland-Louth-Park.dx553248634380788938) ![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Rutherford Unique features of Rutherford include the restaurants and shopping. Make a stop by Winter Art Bazaar or Aerohunter while you're exploring the area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Maitland-Rutherford.dx6139988) ![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Lorn When in Lorn, you can plan a visit to Maitland Regional Art Gallery and Maitland Showground, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Maitland-Lorn.dx3000442792) ![Default Image](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/527000/527389-maitland-gaol.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### East Maitland Shopping and restaurants are highlights of East Maitland. Make a stop by Maitland Gaol or Stockland Green Hills Shopping Center while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Metford Station to get around town. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Maitland-East-Maitland.dx6125505) ![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Bolwarra While Bolwarra may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Walka Water Works and Maitland Showground. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Maitland-Bolwarra.dx6342330) --- --- - [Stays](?pwaLob=wizard-hotel-pwa-v2) - [Packages](?pwaLob=wizard-package-pwa) - [Flights](?pwaLob=wizard-flight-pwa) - [Things to do](?pwaLob=wizard-lx-pwa) - [Cruises](?pwaLob=wizard-cruise-pwa) - [Cars](?pwaLob=wizard-car-pwa) # Gillieston Heights Travel Guide ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/mad-service/footer/bnaBanners/BEX_Footer.jpg) ## Go further with the Expedia app Save on select hotels when you book in the app. Our app deals help you to save on trips so you can travel more and manage it all on the go. 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