Maitland is a small city located in the Lower Hunter Valley region of New South Wales, Australia. It is on the Hunter River approximately 200 km by road north of Sydney and 30 km northwest of Newcastle.
Travel & Tours in Maitland
Adventure Travel represents over 1,000 hostels, hotels, tour companies & attractions across Australia that we can book for you often at a discouted rate. At Adventure Travel we also operate a number of our own tours.
Currency used in Maitland
In Maitland, the standard currency used is the Australia Dollar. The Australia dollar comes in denominations of 5c ,10c ,20c ,50c ,$1 & 2$ coins, and $5, $10, $20, $50 & $100 notes. Most bars, restaurants, backpacker hostels, shops and Adventure Tour desks in Maitland all take credit card, eftpos and cash. There is several cash machines in Maitland all which dispense the Australia Dollar currency. To check the Australian dollar exchange rate against a foreign currency then click here.
Backpacker Hostel Accommodation & Hotels in Maitland
In Maitland there is a number of Backpacker Hostels and Hotels where we can pre - book your accommodation. If you are looking for a budget hostel bed the click here or if you are looking for more luxurious accommodation then click here.
Discounted Travel Insurance
Adventure Travel offers a range of Backpacker Insurance policies at heavily discounted rates. We understand that you are on a budget and prefer to save your money to backpack around the world.
Security in Maitland
Maitland in Australia is a very safe place to travel with 1,000's of visitors touring through Maitland every year. This is a popular destination for sailing enthusiasts, sunlovers, families and backpackers. To check any foreign office information on Australia you can click here.
Weather in Maitland
The weather in Maitland is seasonal with 4 distinctive seasons. To get more information on the weather in Maitland, Australia, then click here.
Travel to Maitland
The New England Highway connects Maitland with Newcastle to the south, and the Upper Hunter and New England regions to the north. It's 203 km to Sydney and 542 km to Canberra.
Festivals in Maitland
Hunter Valley Steamfest is an annual festival celebrating the history of steam power. It was established in 2005 in response to the temporary closure of the extensive South Maitland Railway Line/network to Cessnock. The Morpeth Jazz Festival is an annual music festival held at the popular historic riverside port of Morpeth. It is a celebration of music, wine and food.
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