Top Things to do in East Maitland
What to do and see in East Maitland, Australia: The Best Places and Tips
Discover the best top things to do in East Maitland, Australia including Maitland Gaol, Maitland Regional Art Gallery, Mortels Sheepskin Factory, Morpeth Brewery & Beer, Walka Miniature Railway, Wine D Road Tours, Morpeth Museum, Morpeth Gallery, The Big UGG Boots, Miss Lily's Lollies.
Restaurants in East Maitland
1. Maitland Gaol
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 187 reviews
Unlock the gates of Maitland Gaol today, where visitors are invited to 'serve time' learning about the facility, past prisoners and daring escapes. A key anchor attraction of the Hunter, Maitland Gaol housed some of Australia's most hardened and notorious criminals and has a vibrant history spanning more than 150 years. Open 7 days, Maitland Gaol offers visitors the opportunity to indulge in a world class self guided audio tour. Additionally, themed guided day tours and torchlight tours by night are regularly available and are a great way to interpret this unique attraction. If you have any questions about Maitland Gaol, please contact our Customer Service team. We look forward to welcoming you to Maitland Gaol soon.
Reviewed By wtandy - Launceston, Australia
I love my prison tours having had spent time in one as a prison nurse. Maitland is a beauty because it only closed 20 years ago. Access available to most areas. Staff great and the audio tour, featuring voice diaries of 'inmates' and 'screws' was excellent. Port Arthur in Tasmania and this are two of the very best.
2. Maitland Regional Art Gallery
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 145 reviews
MRAG offers in total, eleven exhibition spaces in three distinct wings across two levels of the art gallery. MRAG accessibility features include a lift, interior and exterior wheelchair access ramps and a sensory garden. One wing of the building is dedicated to children and education: the Art Factory fosters appreciation to the arts for the specific audience of children, schools, family groups and youth. MRAG’s retail outlet showcases the wares of local, national and international artists and craftspeople as well as objects from the Pacific and the East including Africa and Mexico. The MRAG shop also offers toys and decorative art from international destinations. Adjacent to the Art Factory, café Seraphine caters to a large number of patrons Tuesday-Sunday 7.30am-4.30pm as well as for functions in and outside normal art gallery hours. MRAG is now one of the most active and exhibition vibrant regional galleries in NSW with almost 3000sq metres of public access space.
Reviewed By chris19531955 - sydney
Admission is free and we partook of the Passchendaele 100th anniversary photographic exhibition. This gallery has many different one-off Exhibitions and is well worth a look-in. The lady on the counter was excellent, informative and friendly. And don't leave without stopping at the cafe that has excellent coffee and desserts.
3. Mortels Sheepskin Factory
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 58 reviews
Mortels museum and factory tours offer a truly unique experience inside an Australian company with a fascinating history. Take a fully guided UGG factory tour and learn how uggs are made and get an insight into the production process. The sheepskin industry's rich history is displayed in an informative, interactive way in The Sheep's Back Museum. Browse through Mortels large range of sheepskin products and other Australiana products. Sit and enjoy a delicious meal and coffee in Mortels Café & Gift Gallery.
Reviewed By ishelli - Lake Macquarie, Australia
Love this new (since 2015) location. Although the Warners Bay store is closer, I'm glad I decided to go and check out Thornton. We ate at the cafe and the food was delicious and reasonably priced. Lovely atmosphere with indoor and out door Seating. Loved the little museum, it was really well set out and interesting. Service was fantastic, very helpful staff. I've always worn only Mortels uggs. They are well worth the money. Will definitely be back to eat at the cafe
4. Morpeth Brewery & Beer
Overall Ratings
4 based on 27 reviews
Reviewed By AnonReviewers - Santa Fe, New Mexico
Out for a day drive with friends it was time for lunch after strolling through the shops. The lunch specials are cooked to order and very good value. The prawn cutlets were excellent as was the barra and chips. Good beer selection too.
5. Walka Miniature Railway
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 14 reviews
Reviewed By Headframe - Newcastle
Took a group from Sydney relatively early one morning. Railway was not working then but would be popular with children and those young at heart. The group was absolutely thrilled and taken by the late Victorian brick pump house building. An architectural gem of form, design and colour. Great companion to the 1877 Hydraulic Engine/ Pumphouse at Carrington in Newcastle. Credit to all those who have conserved the Walka Water Works building and who have made the grounds accessible to the public. External display of heritage items and equipment is also interesting and informative.
6. Wine D Road Tours
Overall Ratings
5 based on 155 reviews
Discover the beautiful Hunter Valley as you spend your day at hand selected wineries being guided through their offering in private tastings. Each Winery we visit has been hand selected to ensure that you are made to feel special and welcome. We pick up from your accommodation and our numbers are limited to 10 passengers to keep your tour personal.
Reviewed By Lydell D - Melbourne, Australia
We bumped into Dan at a winery and booked him for the next day, he was fabulous. His knowledge of the region and processes of wine making were very insightful. He made the tour fun and interesting and the selection of wineries were brilliant too with a stop off at a cheese and chocolate shop just for a change. Do yourself a favour and book Dan for a great day out, you will love it
7. Morpeth Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 30 reviews
Reviewed By Krisherron - Hervey Bay, Australia
We debated whether or not to visit. How glad we were that we did. So much history about our early settlers and the various immigrants many of whom created everyday familiar products. The courthouse experience was interesting.
8. Morpeth Gallery
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 11 reviews
Located in the historical village of Morpeth in the Lower Hunter Valley, Morpeth Gallery has an excellent selection of fine traditional Australian landscape & wildlife art by internationally and nationally acclaimed artists. The gallery specialises in investment art with pieces which appreciate over time. The gallery opened in 1991 as a part of the Campbell's Store Craft Centre complex.
9. The Big UGG Boots
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 26 reviews
Mortels museum and factory tours offer a truly unique experience inside an Australian company with a fascinating history. Take a fully guided UGG factory tour and learn how uggs are made and get an insight into the production process. The sheepskin industry's rich history is displayed in an informative, interactive way in The Sheep's Back Museum. Browse through Mortels large range of sheepskin products and other Australiana products. Sit and enjoy a delicious meal and coffee in Mortels Café & Gift Gallery. Daily factory tours Monday - Friday 11am, no booking required. Other times by bookings for groups - minimum 8. Tour cost $15 per adult, $7.50 per child to 16 years.
10. Miss Lily's Lollies
Overall Ratings
4 based on 19 reviews
Reviewed By MartinConboy - Sydney, Australia
Worth popping in for a naughty treat - excellent selection of sweeties and fudge. Kids love it so be sure to take them
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