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.
Winter Art Bazaar
You can spend time studying the exhibits at Winter Art Bazaar in Maitland. Visit the wineries or top-notch restaurants in this romantic area.
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 top-notch restaurants.
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
3- Hour Wine and Harvest the Hunter Horse Tour in Pokolbin
Newcastle Harbour Dinner Cruise with Buffet and Live Music
Newcastle City Tour: Coastal Charms and City Secrets
Top hotels in Rutherford
Hunter Gateway Motel
Door was broke. Locked outside at 1am
Reviewed on 14 Apr 2026
Rydges Resort Hunter Valley
Good activities for children, great breakfast, nice environment.
Reviewed on 18 Apr 2026
The Executive Inn
Good facilities, friendly staff and food options.
Reviewed on 18 Apr 2026
Jesmond Executive Villas
The property is in a good location and the rooms were comfortable. We had a few small issues and chatted to reception and these were rectified very quickly. The only issue I found was the limited communication regarding the current building works on site which resulted in the impact on onsite parking ...
Reviewed on 18 Apr 2026
Harrigan's Hunter Valley
A really well situated property close to Peterson House which was our meeting point for our hot air balloon ride at 5am in the morning. Comfy beds, beautiful spa bath and clean apartment but a little outdated. It needs a good touch up especially the furniture in the loungeroom. Pool area also very ...
Reviewed on 11 Apr 2026
Oaks Cypress Lakes Resort
We stayed in a 2 bedroom premier villa which was comfortable and clean. Very quiet and relaxing property with friendly staff. The resort accommodation is very spread out. Be prepared to drive down to the main resort building if your villa is on the other side of the property. In saying that, you ...
Reviewed on 17 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Rutherford
Telarah
While Telarah may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Maitland Showground and Maitland Regional Art Gallery.
Farley
While Farley isn't home to many top sights, Maitland Showground and Walka Water Works are some notable places to visit nearby.
Anambah
When in Anambah, you can plan a visit to Walka Water Works and Aerohunter, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
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.
Bishops Bridge
While there might not be top attractions in Bishops Bridge, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Gartelmann Wines and Wandin Estate Winery.
