Rutherford Travel Guide
Maitland
Visit Rutherford
Popular places to visit
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.
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.
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 lively bars.
Winter Art Bazaar
You can spend time studying the exhibits at Winter Art Bazaar in Maitland. Visit the lively bars or top-notch restaurants in this romantic area.
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.
Maitland Showground
Enjoy an outing to Maitland Showground during your stay in Maitland.
Things to do
Newcastle: True Crime Guided Walking Tour
Cheeses of the World Masterclass
Newcastle City Tour: Coastal Charms and City Secrets
Hunter Valley: Uncork the Hunter Full-Day Wine Tour
3- Hour Wine and Harvest the Hunter Horse Tour in Pokolbin
Newcastle: Boutique Hunter Valley Wine Tour
Top hotels in Rutherford
Hunter Gateway Motel
Yes very happy with the room and staff..
Reviewed on 18 Jan 2026
The Executive Inn
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
Rydges Resort Hunter Valley
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
Harrigan's Hunter Valley
Didn’t have breakfast there
Reviewed on 18 Jan 2026
Jesmond Executive Villas
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
Oaks Cypress Lakes Resort
nice place
Reviewed on 15 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Rutherford
Farley
While Farley isn't home to many top sights, Maitland Showground and Walka Water Works are some notable places to visit nearby.
Lorn
When in Lorn, you can plan a visit to Maitland Regional Art Gallery and Maitland Showground, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
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.
Lochinvar
Lochinvar might not have many top sights, but Wyndham Estate and Gartelmann Wines are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Windermere
Though Windermere may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Wyndham Estate and Aerohunter.
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.
