Title: Rutherford Travel Guide: Best of Rutherford, Maitland Travel 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in Rutherford](https://expedia.co.uk/Rutherford-Maitland-Hotels.0-n6139988-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels)[Flights to Maitland](https://expedia.co.uk/Cheap-Flights-To-Maitland.d2441.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Rutherford Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Rutherford.d6139988.Car-Hire-Guide)[Rutherford Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Rutherford.d6139988.Holidays-City-Breaks) # Rutherford Travel Guide ## Maitland ## Visit Rutherford Things to do Hotels Where to stay [Maitland travel guide](https://expedia.co.uk/Maitland.dx2441) --- ### Popular places to visit ![Maitland Regional Art Gallery showing outdoor art and signage](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621532609682/193e2932-7994-4b9b-a6d8-9313a54dfc58.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 showing interior views](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621532609681/37ef3c63-8376-4fc8-b683-8dde55f8c6b9.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) #### Winter Art Bazaar You can spend time studying the exhibits at Winter Art Bazaar in Maitland. Visit the top-notch restaurants or lively bars in this relaxing area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Winter-Art-Bazaar-Rutherford.d553248621532609683.Attraction) #### Aerohunter Catch an event at Aerohunter and enjoy other activities in Maitland such as golfing.Amble around this relaxing area's picturesque gardens and enjoy its wineries. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Aerohunter-Rutherford.d553248621532609754.Attraction) #### Hunter Region Botanic Gardens Explore the great outdoors at Hunter Region Botanic Gardens, a lovely green space in Maitland. Stroll along the beautiful beaches 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) ### 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 £36 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/newcastle-lake-macquarie-cruise-with-lunch.a46777983.activity-details) ![Cheeseboard Tasting - choose your favourite cheese](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/2653965/d69db382-43cd-4bf6-8de0-710148df10de.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### HUNTER VALLEY CHEESEBOARD TASTING - select your favourite cheeses £21 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/hunter-valley-cheeseboard-tasting-select-your-favourite-cheeses.a2653965.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 £20 per adult **100%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/cheeses-of-the-world-masterclass.a4519100.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 £189 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) ![Picture 8 for Activity Maitland's True Crime Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4752015/e5786796-2116-42d1-be1b-4ca6c4cae7f7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Maitland's True Crime Tour £17 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/maitlands-true-crime-tour.a4752015.activity-details) ![Hunter Valley: Wine, Gin, Cheese and Chocolate Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4573589/fb7be046-5ecd-48d6-a766-c0b6e75c02c1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Hunter Valley: Wine, Gin, Cheese and Chocolate Tour £115 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/hunter-valley-wine.a4573589.activity-details) [See all activities in Maitland](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Maitland.d2441.Travel-Guide-Activities) --- ## Top hotels in Rutherford ![Hunter Gateway Motel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3970000/3965400/3965344/76f530f4_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Hunter Gateway Motel 11 Denton Park Drive Rutherford NSW £82 25 Feb - 26 Feb includes taxes & fees Stay at this motel in Maitland. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ... 8.6/10 Excellent! (1,001 reviews) The only thing i would have liked is cleaner carpet. Rest was fine and great location, surprisingly quiet, car parking was freat with slightly wider bays allowing easier access to vehicles. Only 3 minutes to shops. Great and thanks Reviewed on 5 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=25%2F02%2F2026&endDate=26%2F02%2F2026&selected=3965344&PinnedHotelID=3965344&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6139988) ![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 £112 3 Mar - 4 Mar 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! (1,003 reviews) great facilities for kids , food a bit average Reviewed on 5 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=03%2F03%2F2026&endDate=04%2F03%2F2026&selected=1515932&PinnedHotelID=1515932&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6139988) ![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 £92 15 Feb - 16 Feb 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! (999 reviews) Clean room, friendly staff and great facilities. Reviewed on 4 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=15%2F02%2F2026&endDate=16%2F02%2F2026&selected=3946055&PinnedHotelID=3946055&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6139988) ![Jesmond Executive Villas](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1180000/1173000/1172974/bd37e5d3_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Jesmond Executive Villas 189 Newcastle Road Jesmond NSW £45 1 Mar - 2 Mar includes taxes & fees Stay at this aparthotel in Newcastle. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and an airport shuttle (surcharge). Popular attractions Newcastle Beach and Allowah Street ... 7.4/10 Good! (1,923 reviews) Unit was comfortable, quiet and pristine but stainless steel bin in bathroom had rusty lid which rather detracts from the overall impression. Ironing board cover thin and stained and needs replacing Reviewed on 13 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=01%2F03%2F2026&endDate=02%2F03%2F2026&selected=1172974&PinnedHotelID=1172974&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6139988) ![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 £75 15 Feb - 16 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) Great location Reviewed on 10 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=15%2F02%2F2026&endDate=16%2F02%2F2026&selected=1662165&PinnedHotelID=1662165&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6139988) ![The Gateway Inn](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/7000000/6020000/6019900/6019862/786e1bfb_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### The Gateway Inn 32 Industrial Drive Mayfield NSW £92 15 Feb - 16 Feb includes taxes & fees Stay at this luxury hotel in Newcastle. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 4 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ... 8.8/10 Excellent! (1,000 reviews) Everything is always superb heee. 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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) ### Anambah When in Anambah, you can plan a visit to Walka Water Works and Aerohunter, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Maitland-Anambah.dx3000446260) ![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) ### Gillieston Heights Gillieston Heights 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-Gillieston-Heights.dx553248634380739338) ![Miaree Pool on the edge of the Maitland River, near Port Hedland, Western Australia](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000442792/4244d7c6-32ce-4f83-ac6e-597b588bd03a.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://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. 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