Maitland Aquatic Centre is located in the heart of Maitland in Maitland Park and boasts an indoor pool, outdoor pool and splash pad for the kids. The heated indoor pool is open daily year round and offers disabled ramp access.
The outdoor state of the art 25 metre pool is part of a program of upgrades that include an outdoor play area that combines a jungle gym with water activities.
Learn to swim and fitness classes are also available. Keep up your fitness routine while visiting Maitland and its surrounds.
Maitland Park is a centrally located reserve offering Victorian landscapes and architecture amongst sporting fields and facilities for leisure activities.
The Park currently boasts both winter and summer sporting opportunities including a croquet lawn, 32 resurfaced netball courts, and a state of the art hockey field, soccer and football.
Organise a family or friend gathering at Maitland Park where you can enjoy up to date facilities, including BBQ, toilets and filtered water station.
Let the kids run wild in the enclosed playground which caters for all ages and abilities with inclusive equipment, including a liberty swing available. The key to use the liberty swing can be borrowed from Maitland Aquatic Centre kiosk. Food and drinks are also available to purchase from the kiosk.
Kids can enjoy the interactive miniature 'road' with a model petrol refill station, making it the perfect route to ride little bikes, scooters and remote control cars.
Maitland Park gardens and rotunda are popular photography and wedding locations.
Located opposite Maitland Train Station, this unique mural, painted by Hunter Valley artist Trevor Dickinson, is one of the first things visitors alighting from the trains see when they exit the railway station.
The mural provides a great opportunity to take a photo as a reminder of your stay in the beautiful historic city of Maitland.
Located on the side of Hunter Studios at Elgin Street, this mural depicts the relationship between Maitland's natural environment and steam trains.
Curated by local artist, Mitch Revs, this mural was inspired by the local scenery in Maitland and features a South Maitland Railway 10 Class Steam Engine hauling coal - Engine No 10.
This train remained in operation at Hexham until the Stockrington Colliery line was closed in 1987. The SMR 10 was featured occasionally at the Hunter Valley Steamfest.
The 'Wish You Were Here' mural forms part of Maitland's Art Trail which incorporates a range of galleries and public art installations.
Located in the heart of the city, Maitland Town Hall is a fully accessible and highly sought after venue, playing host to theatrical performances, weddings, receptions, exhibitions, corporate launches, school concerts, meetings and cocktail parties.
With the grace and charm of a bygone era, the refurbished Auditorium offers a versatile setting for large-scale events accommodating up to 320 guests theatre style.
Offering versatility and elegance, Maitland Town Hall boasts options to entertain guests with pre-dinner drinks in the bespoke Evans Room or modern foyer area of the Maitland Administration Centre.
Inviting guests to step back in time while enjoying the comfort of seamlessly woven modern amenities, Maitland Town Hall serves as a memorable location for a conference dinner. The hall also features a state of the art stage with its impressive artist green rooms and audio visual equipment and technology.
The Gallery Store is bursting with colour, creativity and curated charm. The latest collection of gifts, homewares and jewellery capture the warmth and joy of the season.
Beyond showcasing the work of over 100 small scale artisans, every purchase supports all that Maitland Regional Gallery (MRAG) does with celebrating art and community.
Whether you're treating yourself or searching for the perfect gift, step into the MRAG Store and discover something truly special. Gift vouchers available online and instore.
Free gift wrapping and MRAG members' receive 10% off in store.
Curated by local artist, Georgia Hill this massive mural features at the Maitland Regional Art Gallery's entrance.
Open for interpretation, the 17-metre x 5metre abstract artwork represents the Hunter River and features elements from the natural environment.
Hill is well renowned, having painted murals across the globe including Melbourne, the United States, Canada and Spain.
Whilst you are there, go inside and explore the Gallery's latest exhibitions.
Come in and grab yourself a bargain, find antiques and upcycled goods to help shape a more compassionate society.
Vinnies Finds is your new favourite place to shop sustainable second hand fashion. A curated collection of high quality, pre loved items, making it easier to find what you're seeking.
Created by the team at Vinnies NSW, it's a one stop shop for all things vintage, fashion forward and environmentally friendly.
And even better, all proceeds go towards funding hundreds of important programs and services that support people who are experiencing disadvantage and hardship in the community.
Hidden throughout Maitland lie stories of the town's rise and fall, of boom and bust, and of its rich and poor. Once the second biggest town in New South Wales, Maitland attracted many enterprising men and women who made their fortune there.
Focused in Central Maitland, this walk will take you on a journey along with eleven sites, such as the 1955 flood marker and the former David Cohen and Co. Building.
Each marker is filled with intriguing stories which continue to shape the city today.
You can download a copy via the linked website or alternatively pick up a hard copy at the Maitland Visitor Information Centre.
Located on Wonnarua Country at the gateway to the Hunter Valley, Maitland Regional Art Gallery (locally known as MRAG) presents award winning exhibitions and events alongside engaging and varied public programs, educational offerings, and an in depth Arts Health program.
MRAG strives to foster creativity, enable inclusion, and promote knowledge amongst the Maitland community, its visitors, and digital audiences. They do this by encouraging a deeper connection to art and ideas through the work of artists, their cultural programs, and the stewardship of their collection which features over 7,000 artworks by both Australian and international artists.
Maitland Regional Art Gallery is free, fully accessible, and always has drop-in activities available for children and families. Also located within Maitland Regional Art Gallery, the Maitland Visitor Information Service provides a welcoming experience for residents and visitors to Maitland. Friendly and knowledgeable staff offer information on local attractions, experiences, events and accommodation.
Café Seraphine is a popular café at the rear of the Gallery that features indoor dining, fresh seasonal produce, and a stunning alfresco area surrounded by a boutique garden.
Be sure to check out the retail store which stocks wares created by local, national, and international artists and craftspeople, including jewelry, cards, books, scarves, bags, and homewares. It's a one-stop destination for artisan items in the Hunter region.
Live performance—from the raw to the refined. A seat for everyone.
Sun Street Studios is an intimate performance venue in central Maitland, offering a diverse mix of live music, spoken word, small theatre, and one-off creative events.
Audiences might find themselves captivated by a world-class piano or guitar recital one week, part of the noise at a local punk show the next - and surprised by a clever, provocative turn in a night of burlesque soon after.
The space hosts everything from all-ages gigs and contemplative storytelling to bold cabaret and experimental works - an eclectic and inclusive program shaped by curiosity and community.
Set inside a storied 1840s building, the venue has long been a place of gathering, storytelling, and celebration. Once Dickson's Store and later the Royal Hotel, it now weaves its own evolving character into Maitland's narrative.
Since 1947, Maitland Repertory Theatre has brought entertainment to the Maitland and Hunter Region with a range of classic plays, comedies and crime thrillers.
Set within their historical 160-year-old theatre, the theatre typically hosts five shows each year, including three mainstream plays, a comedy or melodrama and a production from the Reamus Youth Theatre. You can find the latest program of plays on the website.
Behind the scenes, the theatre provides acting classes to produce vibrant and talented thespians to bring to life fantastic entertainment productions for the general public.
Reamus Youth Theatre gathers young community members between ages 18 and 30 to develop a wide range of theatre skills. These vibrant and talented thespians produce fantastic shows for the general public, once a year.
Acting based workshops help Reamus members to explore facets of the art such as improvisation, character development and movement, whilst occasionally tapping into other performing art forms including dance and singing. Reamus also encourages youth to become involved in the technical side of theatre including directing, lighting, sound, costumes, set design, hair and makeup.
For one night per week, Reamus meet to extend their theatre skills through various workshops, rehearse performances and of course, have fun.
Reamus has performed an annual Shakespeare play since 2002 plus performed short play nights and plays in day production.
Reading Cinemas Maitland is a four screen cinema complex featuring wall to wall screens, digital sound, Dolby Digital 3D projection, stadium seating, first release movies and value packed candy bar deals.
Come along and indulge in the Titan Luxe cinema with reclining seats. Look out for Ladies nights that serve up free drinks and nibbles before the film and kids days, where activities and free nibbles entertain the little ones.
Maitland features unlimited free parking at the door with over 120 car spaces available.
Early colonial Maitland was a rough and tumble place, until it eventually grew into a commercial and trading hub. Respectability became etched on the buildings and the way of life. Successful merchants built impressive buildings and homes and they adopted lifestyles to match. Public buildings, places of worship, and schools became features of the city centre.
The dominant language was English, the dominant religion was Christianity, and the dominant settlers were from Britain or of British origin. Into this milieu came individuals, families and groups from Jewish backgrounds. During this walk, you can visit 14 sites that provide a taste of the challenges, successes, trials, failures and complexities of their lives.
Commissioned by Maitland City Council as part of the Your High Street initiative, this mural was painted by local artist Patricia Van Lubeck. Patricia was inspired by the Maitland gasworks that were located at the current location of the cinema, which borders Lee Street.
The artwork known as 'Flow' references the gasworks through abstract pipes and machinery with a slight art deco dressing that can also be interpreted as a circuit board.
The Levee is a space defined by variety. Running parallel to the Hunter River and encircled by Ken Tubman Drive, The Levee is a hive of activity, offering a range of entertainment and dining options, a blend of small business and national retail stores with business services such as banks, solicitors and accountants.
The Levee is the perfect backdrop to the city, linking the city to the river, making for an ideal stroll that captures the historic architecture dotted along the city’s High Street before looping back along the river bank.
The Levee also plays host to a number of family friendly events, activities and programs throughout the year. Check out what’s on by heading to the website.
In historic Church Street, Maitland's National Trust properties, Grossmann and Brough Houses are mirror-imaged Victorian townhouses built in 1870 by business partners Samuel Owens and Isaac Beckett.
The two properties have had varied lives: Entcliffe, known for most of its life as Grossmann House, was a private residence for the Becketts and Maitland Girls High School until the mid-1960s, and now as a fully restored and furnished Victorian house museum.
Brough House was also a private residence for a number of years, a boarding house, a hostel for the schoolgirls, and the Maitland Art Gallery, and now has renewed life as an area for displays and exhibitions.
Brough House has rotating exhibitions of The Australian Museum of Clothing and Textiles to keep the experience fresh and engage visitors with the wider collection. Brough House also holds The Fibre Makers Space that hosts an annual Artist in Residence. An exhibition of work completed by the artist during their residency is on display at the end of their residency, annually.
Catering can be arranged for smaller functions and house tours; the venue is suitable for smaller conferences; the house and garden are a perfect venue for boutique weddings.
Disability access to the ground floor areas.
Based in Maitland, the Museum of Clothing (AMCAT) was established in 2005 and is Australia's only dedicated clothing museum containing a substantial collection of textile items including dresses, hats, shoes and ties ranging from as early as 1860 to the present day.
AMCAT’s mission is to collect, conserve, document and display the history and heritage, of clothing and textiles from Australia’s earliest times to the present day.
The collection is a source of knowledge, ideas, stories and memories, and is a focus of community education and engagement. The collection is developed and managed as a community resource, to inspire, educate and inform the community and visitors, and to contribute to the conservation of the history and heritage of textiles and clothing.
Open to the public throughout the year, the Museum of Clothing is a not-for-profit organisation operated by a dedicated team of volunteers, with the common goal of preserving the history of the clothing and textile industry.
Located in the historic Brough House, Maitland Regional Museum hosts a collection of stories and memorabilia about Maitland.
The museum hosts several special exhibitions each year that showcase significant historical moments for the city. Educational programs, guided tours, workshops and lectures are designed to inspire and instill a deeper understanding of the cultural heritage, in collaboration with the community.
We offer a variety of educational programmes for visitors of all ages, including guided tours, workshops, and lectures. The programmes are designed to engage and inspire, and to provide a deeper understanding of the cultural heritage of our community.
Be transported back in time for a truly enriching experience at Maitland Regional Museum which is open on Saturdays and Sundays. Visit their website to see current exhibitions and events.
Harold Gregson Park certainly has made an impact on locals and travellers alike. The facilities include a play space, play tower, basketball court and skate park.
The park also supplies barbeques, shaded covers, lighting and toilets, making it perfect for days out or parties. The area is a bookable space through Maitland City Council.
The amphitheatre and lawn are also available for outdoor performances and concerts as part of the wider Harold Gregson Reserve.
The parking area has EV charging stations, as well as self contained short term (max 72 hours) RV parking spots.
Pender Place Shopping Centre is tucked into the heart of town.
Carrying on the Pender name, from the 1890s to the 1970s when the Pender Bros occupied most of the site where the shopping centre is now located. Pender Bros were the largest supplier of beekeeping boxes, honeycomb frames and apiarists' equipment and also sold timber and building supplies. They were also famous for being skilled tradesmen who sharpened saws for carpenters.
The shopping centre hosts over a dozen stores including Woolworths and specialty stores. The centre features a three level carpark with free parking for three hours. Take your time with free WiFi and the food court features a large seating area with beautiful interior features.
Artist Patrick Hunter, also known as InkHunter, is a mural artist specialising in the execution of large-scale murals and installations. This mural, titled ‘Passing On’ was commissioned by Maitland City Council as part of the Maitlanes initiative.
Patrick’s passion for environmental issues influenced the piece, which features the native tree and gum leaf, positioned alongside rippling waves, and depictions of a fingerprint and footprint.
Patrick stated that the piece is representative of ‘Our impact on the environment, as well as the unique markings we leave behind us as we move through life, and on the people and the places around us. Creating a better environment is not just about protecting the natural environment, it’s also about leaving a positive impression on the people in our lives too.’
Maitlanes is proudly funded by the NSW Government’s Streets as Shared Spaces program.
'The Heart of Maitland' was curated by local Newcastle artist Jordan Lucky, and is located in the carpark of Maitland Central.
The mural's concept was inspired by Maitland's colourful ecosystem reliant on the Hunter River. The mural features a stunning variety of birds of prey that are embraced by the local community.
'The Heart of Maitland' mural features in Maitland's Art Trail.
