Top Things to do in Maitland
What to do and see in Maitland, New South Wales: The Best Free Things to do
Discover the best top things to do in Maitland, Australia including Morpeth Gallery, Maitland Regional Art Gallery, Mortels Sheepskin Factory, The Big UGG Boots, Campbells Store, Morpeth Brewery & Beer, Miss Lily's Lollies, Morpeth Antique Centre, Savannah on Swan, Maitland Levee.
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1. Morpeth Gallery
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 18 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.
Reviewed By M7025NQtonyw - Sydney, Australia
Morpeth has a number of very interesting places to visit and wander through both on the Main Street and in the little laneways. This gallery is one of those side excursions that will reward your time with a number of experiences. There is something for just about everyone including artworks, toys and local foods. I was impressed with the ginger beer tastings and left with a number of bottles.
2. Maitland Regional Art Gallery
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 186 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 cchb55 - East Maitland, Australia
Visited the restaurant there and then the gallery. There was a focus on local artists from young children onwards. The display easy to walk around and well sorted in genre and aspect.
3. Mortels Sheepskin Factory
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 119 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 littlerae0fsunshine - Maitland, Australia
Visited Mortels to choose my 15 yo grandson's Xmas present. These are the 3rd pair of Ugg Boots I've bought - 2 as gifts. The shop has a huge & extensive range of sheep skin products from boots & car seat covers to coats & hat's. You can do a guided tour of the factory out back & there's a lovely cafe to visit as well, once you've done your shopping. Just off the M1 too. Just look for the bright huge Ugg Boots out front.
4. The Big UGG Boots
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 48 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.
Reviewed By margaretan116 - Sydney, Australia
Would not buy my UGG Boots anywhere else Drive up from Sydney whenever I am going overseas to take as gifts as these are made locally and hve an amazing selection First class quality and very helpful staff also you can have a coffee and sandwich after you have made your selection from a massive range
5. Campbells Store
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 28 reviews
Campbell's Store is a two story stone and brick building built by James Campbell in 1835. The store was in it's heyday, 'the place to shop' in the Hunter Valley. Now over 175 years later, nothing has changed! Wander through ten speciality stores featuring Australia's most talented artisans and crafts people. Discover exquisite jewellery, antiques, art, food, try on an akubra hat & much more!
Reviewed By U1700VNsharonc
Very interesting Very chatty friendly staff No pressure to purchase but did anyway. Great gifts to send overseas
6. Morpeth Brewery & Beer
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 36 reviews
Reviewed By missbondi1967 - Currans Hill, Australia
The evidence: many many empty schooner glasses, two very merry old old school friends and their long suffering wives. The witnesses: the master Brewer and the assistant brewer who schooled the men in the finer points of the beers craft and the drinkers dilemmas. The dilemma: which beer to drink next. The verdict: truly excellent beer, delicious food accompanying it and delightful company in the pub and at the tables.
7. Miss Lily's Lollies
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 28 reviews
Reviewed By 60DonnaB - Narellan, Australia
Who doesn't like checking out lollies from your childhood? There were every time of flavour you could imagine, both Aussie favourites as well as European and American too. Admittedly not cheap but it's worth paying a little extra to take a trip down memory lane!
8. Morpeth Antique Centre
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 15 reviews
Located within the 180 year old Campbell's Store in Morpeth main street. Discover the wares of 21 dealers, specialising in tools, chintz and china, nautical, depression glass, Australian & Moorcroft pottery, jewellery, garden gear, dolls, bears, buttons, cordial bottles, militaria, linen, lace, vintage fashion, interesting books, vinyl, collectable ceramics and everything in between.
Reviewed By MorpethG - Morpeth, Australia
This lovely old building is full of interesting collectables and antiques. It isn't like your average Antique shop, as it smells great and it is spotlessly clean. Different sections cater for a wide cross section of interests, Jewellery, swords and knives, war memorbilia, pottery, glassware, and there are collections of Gollies, Egg Cups, Buttons, Moorcroft Pottery, and much more.
9. Savannah on Swan
10. Maitland Levee
Overall Ratings
2.5 based on 11 reviews
Reviewed By theresehappytravller
Great markets, cafes, restaurants and shops. Lovely to stroll along the river walk as well. Beautiful place to visit.
