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A guide and client are standing on top of a sixth meter abseiling cliff in Watagans National Park

Walking Rivers Pty Ltd

Adventure and Outdoors Tours Cruises, Sailing and Water Tours Customised Extended Full Day Half Day or Less Nature and wildlife

Distance from: 23.7 kms | Price from: Not Available

Newcastle NSW company, Walking Rivers, has a focus on showcasing the incredible kayaking, abseiling and bushwalking opportunities NSW National Parks...

Heaton views

Heaton State Forest – Watagan Mountains

Natural Attractions

Distance from: 4.6 kms | Price from: Free

Heaton State Forest, part of the Watagan Mountains, is a beautiful forest encompassing spectacular lookouts that showcase views over the...

Volunteers

The Australian Museum of Clothing and Textiles

Galleries, Museums and Collections

Distance from: 24.7 kms | Price from: $1.00

The Australian Museum of Clothing and Textiles, situated in the High Victorian Gothic building Brough House, endeavours to preserve the...

Maitland Jewish Cemetery

Maitland Jewish Cemetery

Historical Sites and Heritage Locations

Distance from: 21.6 kms | Price from: Free

From 1846 to 1934 this site operated as the burial ground for Maitland's Jewish population. After decades of disrepair the...

Cockatoo Lake

Cockatoo Lake Recreation Reserve

Parks and Gardens

Distance from: 16.9 kms | Price from: Free

Situated approximately 30 kilometres North of Naracoorte, Cockatoo Lake is a favourite spot for yabbying, water skiing, walking and fishing.Free...

Maitland Park - Rotunda

Maitland Park

Parks and Gardens Sports and Recreation Facilities

Distance from: 24.2 kms | Price from: Free

Maitland Park is a centrally located reserve offering Victorian landscapes and architecture amongst sporting fields and facilities for leisure activities....

Bike riders on a Mountain bike trail, Glenrock State Conservation Area. Photo: Shaun Sursok

Glenrock Mountain Biking Trails

Natural Attractions

Distance from: 23.1 kms | Price from: Not Available

Glenrock State Conservation Area provides excellent opportunities for mountain bike riding. With 14 kilometres of purpose-built bike trails and 20...

Reading Cinema Maitland

Reading Cinemas Maitland

Entertainment Venues

Distance from: 24.8 kms | Price from: Not Available

Reading Cinemas Maitland is a four screen cinema complex featuring wall to wall screens, digital sound, Dolby Digital 3D projection,...

Clouds Gathering Sculpture

Clouds Gathering Sculpture

Landmarks and Buildings

Distance from: 24.7 kms | Price from: Free

Located at the Riverlink Building in Central Maitland, the Clouds Gathering Sculpture was designed and created by Newcastle sculptor Braddon...

East Maitland Library

East Maitland Library

Galleries, Museums and Collections

Distance from: 23.4 kms | Price from: Free

Expand your mind and your imagination at one of Maitland's libraries. Drop in to borrow or read a book and...

Yellow bird fun!

Aerohunter

Sports and Recreation Facilities

Distance from: 22.6 kms | Price from: $330.00

Your only opportunity to fly in Australia's rarest war birds. Experience the thrill of a lifetime with an authentic war...

East Maitland

East Maitland Heritage Walk

Historical Sites and Heritage Locations Landmarks and Buildings

Distance from: 24.3 kms | Price from: Free

The ‘Government town’ of East Maitland, as it was known, was officially proclaimed in 1833. The Heritage Walk features buildings...

Historic Marthaville

Marthaville Arts and Cultural Centre

Historical Sites and Heritage Locations

Distance from: 17.4 kms | Price from: Free

Marthaville Arts and Cultural Centre plays host to a wide variety of events, exhibits and activities including Wine Country Bear...

Forestry Hut, Werakata National Park. Photo: John Spencer

Forestry Hut

Historical Sites and Heritage Locations

Distance from: 19.2 kms | Price from: Not Available

While enjoying a day exploring Werakata National Park, in Lower Hunter Valley, heritage Foresty Hut is well worth a visit....

Turners walking track, Watagans National Park. Photo: John Spencer

Turners Walking Track

Natural Attractions

Distance from: 6.9 kms | Price from: Not Available

Watagans National Park, near Cessnock, boasts some of the most scenic rainforest in the Newcastle region, and Turners walking track...

Maitland Aquatic Centre

Maitland Aquatic Centre

Amusement and Theme Parks Sports and Recreation Facilities

Distance from: 24.3 kms | Price from: Not Available

Maitland Aquatic Centre is located in the heart of Maitland at Maitland Park and boasts an indoor pool, outdoor pool...

Burwood trail, Glenrock State Conservation Area. Photo: John Spencer

Burwood Trail

Natural Attractions

Distance from: 23.5 kms | Price from: Not Available

From high on the escarpment, you can look down at historic Burwood Colliery. It was first excavated in the 19th...

Maitland

St Peter’s Anglican Church

Historical Sites and Heritage Locations Landmarks and Buildings

Distance from: 24.2 kms | Price from: Free

The Anglican Parish of St Peter at East Maitland is one of the oldest in Australia, commencing with the appointment...

Grass trees at Gap Creek, Monkey Face lookout area in Watagans National Park. Photo: Botanic Gardens

Monkey Face lookout

Natural Attractions

Distance from: 9.2 kms | Price from: Not Available

Monkey Face lookout offers one of the best vantage points in the park, with sweeping views east across the Martinsville...

Marmong picnic area, Lake Macquarie State Conservation Area. Photo: Ashley Deveridge

Marmong Picnic Area

Natural Attractions

Distance from: 13.6 kms | Price from: Not Available

Nestled in the bush within Lake Macquarie State Conservation Area, you’ll find idyllic Marmong picnic area. It’s perfect for families...

Thornton Library

Thornton Library

Galleries, Museums and Collections

Distance from: 24.3 kms | Price from: Free

Expand your mind and your imagination at one of Maitland's libraries. Drop in to borrow or read a book and...

Glenrock State Conservation Area. Photo: Adam Hollingworth © DPE

Glenrock State Conservation Area

National Parks and Reserves

Distance from: 23.3 kms | Price from: Not Available

Located between Newcastle and Lake Macquarie, Glenrock State Conservation Area offers an astounding array of recreational opportunities.Glenrock embraces the last...

Wangi circuit walking track, Lake Macquarie State Conservation Area. Photo: Susan Davis.

Wangi Circuit Walking Track

Natural Attractions

Distance from: 18.9 kms | Price from: Not Available

This serene bushwalk through towering trees gives you the feeling you’re a million miles away from the suburbs, though it’s...

Astills Picnic Area, Werakata National Park. Photo: Susan Davis/NSW Government

Astills picnic area

Natural Attractions

Distance from: 18.8 kms | Price from: Not Available

Astills picnic area is the ideal place for a feed. It's rarely busy, and the picnic tables let you sit...

TreeTop Adventure Park Newcastle

Treetops Adventure Newcastle

Amusement and Theme Parks National Parks and Reserves Natural Attractions Sports and Recreation Facilities

Distance from: 15.4 kms | Price from: $35.00

Treetops Adventure Newcastle is a home among the gum trees.Nestled within the beautiful Blue Gum Regional Park, and only 1...

The Narrow Place lookout, Watagans National Park. Photo: John Spencer

The Narrow Place lookout

Natural Attractions

Distance from: 11.6 kms | Price from: Not Available

This lofty vantage point was named by the local Hall family, long-established landowner graziers. They would use the steep narrow...

Back creek picnic area, Blue Gum Hills Regional Park. Photo: John Yurasek © OEH

Back Creek Picnic Area

Natural Attractions

Distance from: 15.0 kms | Price from: Not Available

The Back Creek picnic area is a popular place for birthday celebrations and family gatherings. There are free gas barbecues,...

Leggy Point loop walking track, Glenrock State Conservation Area. Photo: John Spencer

Leggy Point Loop Walking Track

Natural Attractions

Distance from: 23.5 kms | Price from: Not Available

Leggy Point loop walking track weaves through open coastal forest with some jaw-dropping coastal views in Glenrock State Conservation Area....

Heritage Gardens

Heritage Gardens Nursery and Cafe

Shopping and Markets

Distance from: 22.8 kms | Price from: Free

Experience the Hunter's leading retail nursery, Heritage Gardens Nursery and Cafe. Heritage Gardens Nursery offers the largest selection of plants...

Riverside Park, Hunter Wetlands National Park. Photo: Susan Davis/NSW Government

Riverside Park – Kooragang

Natural Attractions

Distance from: 25.0 kms | Price from: Not Available

Located at the northern end of Ash Island, near Newcastle, it's a blissfully peaceful spot with sheltered picnic tables and...

Deadmans Loop Trail, Werakata National Park. Photo: Susan Davis/NSW Government

Deadmans Mountain Bike Loop

Natural Attractions

Distance from: 18.7 kms | Price from: Not Available

Don’t be put off by its name, because Deadmans mountain bike loop offers a fun and active day for the...

Treefall, Watagans National Park

Circuit Walking Track

Natural Attractions

Distance from: 8.8 kms | Price from: Not Available

Starting at the Boarding House Dam picnic area, Circuit walking track offers you an easy hike along the creek as...

Family walking on Blacksmiths Beach

Blacksmiths Beach

Natural Attractions

Distance from: 22.2 kms | Price from: Free

Blacksmiths Beach is a patrolled beach at the southern end of a sandy nine mile stretch of coastline. It's popular...

Great North walk, Watagans National Park. Photo: John Spencer © OEH

Watagans National Park

National Parks and Reserves

Distance from: 11.8 kms | Price from: Not Available

Watagans National Park boasts some of the country's finest rainforest scenery. Moss-covered walls and boulders, towering canopies of red cedar...

Deadmans Loop Trail, Werakata National Park. Photo: Susan Davis/NSW Government

Werakata National Park

National Parks and Reserves

Distance from: 13.7 kms | Price from: Not Available

Werakata National Park in the Lower Hunter Valley is loved by locals. It's also close to Sydney, which makes for...

Tree Top adventure park, Blue Gum Hills Regional Park. Photo: John Yurasek

TreeTop Adventure Park

Natural Attractions Sports and Recreation Facilities

Distance from: 15.1 kms | Price from: Not Available

Whether you're a pre-schooler or the company CEO, from the moment you're strapped into the safety harness you'll become an...

Muirs lookout, Jilliby State Conservation Area. Photo: John Spencer

Muirs lookout

Natural Attractions

Distance from: 19.1 kms | Price from: Not Available

No trip to Jilliby State Conservation Area would be complete without taking the time to enjoy awe-inspiring scenic views from...

Heritage walking track, Blue Gum Hills Regional Park. Photo: John Yurasek

Heritage Walking Track

Natural Attractions

Distance from: 15.1 kms | Price from: Not Available

The Heritage walking track begins at the remains of an 1870's stone bridge abutments. This short walk takes you along...

The Levee Central Maitland

The Levee Central Maitland

Shopping and Markets

Distance from: 24.9 kms | Price from: Free

The Levee is a space defined by variety. Running parallel to the Hunter River and encircled by Ken Tubman Drive,...

View over Redhead Beach

Redhead Beach

Natural Attractions

Distance from: 22.9 kms | Price from: Free

Redhead Beach is at the northern end of a nine mile stretch of coastline, and is known for its stunning...

Looking along the cemetery walk. Photo: John Yurasek

Minmi Cemetery Walk

Natural Attractions

Distance from: 15.1 kms | Price from: Not Available

Minmi Cemetery, only a 200 metre stroll from the park’s main carpark, is a charming and fascinating piece of local...

Lookouts abound at State Forests of the Watagans

State Forests of the Watagan Mountains

Natural Attractions

Distance from: 20.8 kms | Price from: Free

Watagan, Olney, Heaton, Awaba, Ourimbah and Wyong State Forests, collectively known as 'The Watagans' are part of a chain of...

Heddon Greta Drive In

Heddon Greta Drive In

Entertainment Venues

Distance from: 16.2 kms | Price from: $30.00

Enjoy the latest movie releases in the outdoor ambiance of Heddon Greta Drive In.You will need an FM car radio...

Welcome Walk, Hunter Wetlands National Park. Photo: Susan Davis/NSW Government

The Welcome Walk

Natural Attractions

Distance from: 23.7 kms | Price from: Not Available

Did you know mangroves are excellent fish nurseries? That there is a plant called sea celery? Or that saltmarsh is...

Easts Leisure and Golf

Easts Leisure and Golf

Sports and Recreation Facilities

Distance from: 25.0 kms | Price from: Not Available

This contemporary club offers something for everyone including comfortable lounge areas, entertainment and activities, three fabulous Bowling Greens and of...

Grossmann House and Brough House

Grossmann House and Brough House

Galleries, Museums and Collections Historical Sites and Heritage Locations Landmarks and Buildings

Distance from: 24.7 kms | Price from: Not Available

In historic Church Street, Maitland’s National Trust properties, Grossmann and Brough Houses are mirror-imaged Victorian townhouses built in 1870 by...

Pepper Tree Wines

Pepper Tree Wines

Entertainment Venues

Distance from: 24.1 kms | Price from: Not Available

The Pepper Tree Cellar Door provides a picturesque and quintessential Hunter Valley wine experience, right in the heart of Pokolbin!For...

A couple embracing the sunrise inside a beach cave

Caves Beach

Natural Attractions

Distance from: 23.3 kms | Price from: Free

Caves Beach is the name of both a suburb and beach on the Swansea peninsula, roughly 30 kilometres south of...

Maitland Regional Art Gallery

Maitland Regional Art Gallery

Galleries, Museums and Collections

Distance from: 24.7 kms | Price from: Free

Maitland Regional Art Gallery (MRAG) is a community-driven public gallery where everyone is always welcome.Steeped in history, the federation gothic...

Junkyard Gypsies

Junkyard Gypsies

Shopping and Markets

Distance from: 24.9 kms | Price from: Not Available

Located in Central Maitland, Junkyard Gypsies is stocked daily with new pre-loved clothing, accessories, gifts and homewares.Come in and experience...

Awaba Foreshore walk, Lake Macquarie State Conservation Area. Photo: Susan Davis/NSW Government

Awaba Bay Foreshore Walk

Natural Attractions

Distance from: 13.5 kms | Price from: Not Available

Discover why the locals love living here and take Awaba Bay Foreshore walk. Listen to the birds first thing in...

Maitland Town Hall

Maitland Town Hall

Historical Sites and Heritage Locations Landmarks and Buildings

Distance from: 24.7 kms | Price from: Not Available

Located in the heart of the city, Maitland Town Hall is a fully accessible and highly sought-after venue, playing host...

Lake Macquarie Variety Playground

Lake Macquarie Variety Playground

Parks and Gardens

Distance from: 13.3 kms | Price from: Free

Take the kids to the award-winning Lake Macquarie Variety Playground at Speers Point Park. This fully fenced, two-hectare playground caters...

Father Riley

Father Riley’s Op Shop Maitland

Shopping and Markets

Distance from: 25.0 kms | Price from: Not Available

Explore an eclectic treasure trove at Father Riley's Op Shop in Maitland, where you can unearth an array of clothing,...

Alexanders picnic area, Lake Macquarie State Conservation Area. Photo: Susan Davis/NSW Government

Alexanders picnic area

Natural Attractions

Distance from: 13.7 kms | Price from: Not Available

Locals love this spot, and who could blame them? At the southern end of Awaba Bay Foreshore walk, Alexanders picnic...

Yondeo trail. Photo: Susan Davis/OEH

Wallarah National Park

National Parks and Reserves

Distance from: 24.4 kms | Price from: Not Available

Wallarah National Park makes for a great day trip from Newcastle, Gosford, or Sydney. This tiny park offers mountain biking...

Village green picnic area, Blue Gum Hills Regional Park. Photo: John Yurasek © OEH

Village Green Picnic Area and Playground

Natural Attractions

Distance from: 15.1 kms | Price from: Not Available

Backyard not big enough? Why not use theirs. At Village Green picnic area in Blue Gum Hills Regional Park, there's...

Our track

Go Karts Go Hunter Valley

Sports and Recreation Facilities

Distance from: 13.5 kms | Price from: $20.00

Welcome to Go Karts Go Hunter Valley. The Hunter region's biggest, fastest and most exciting four-stroke go kart hire track...

Yuelarbah Track, Glenrock State Conservation Area. Photo: Shaun Sursok/NSW Government

Yuelarbah Walking Track

Natural Attractions

Distance from: 22.4 kms | Price from: Not Available

Part of the Great North walk that stretches 250 kilometres from Newcastle to Sydney, the Yuelarbah walking track is one...

Galdot

Wallis Creek Water Garden

Parks and Gardens

Distance from: 6.7 kms | Price from: Free

Wallis Creek Watergarden is a specialist nursery and open garden. They specialise primarily in Water Lilies, Lotus and Water Plants....

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