Anja's Place Guidebook
Food scene
Less than a 10 minute walk away from Anja's Place, The Bradford Hotel is a local favourite hang out. Home to a popular Aussie pub style restaurant, and live entertainment.
The Bradford Hotel
358 New England HwyLess than a 10 minute walk away from Anja's Place, The Bradford Hotel is a local favourite hang out. Home to a popular Aussie pub style restaurant, and live entertainment.
Fast and and easy, this popular Portuguese chicken restaurant is only a 10 minute walk from Anja's Place!
Oporto Rutherford Drive Thru
LOT 103 Denton Park DrFast and and easy, this popular Portuguese chicken restaurant is only a 10 minute walk from Anja's Place!
McDonalds, or the Aussie "Maccas" is a restaurant that needs no introduction. A quick and easy solution for dinner after a big day of site seeing. Just a 10 minute walk from Anja's Place!
McDonald's Rutherford
Denton Park DriveMcDonalds, or the Aussie "Maccas" is a restaurant that needs no introduction. A quick and easy solution for dinner after a big day of site seeing. Just a 10 minute walk from Anja's Place!
An award winning local restaurant with an innovative menu, and options for everybody.
The Valley Restaurant By Chef Jordy
2 Tenambit StAn award winning local restaurant with an innovative menu, and options for everybody.
Ometto Pizza Bar
489 High StDelicious authentic Italian pizza, with incredible customer service.
Sightseeing
Sitting along the bank of the Hunter River, the recently revitalised historic Maitland CBD (now known as The Levee) is home to a number of great cafes, restaurants, and boutiques.
Sample some of the local coffee on offer at one of the cafes and take a stroll along the scenic riverbank.
There are also paths available for bike riding.
The Levee
The LeveeSitting along the bank of the Hunter River, the recently revitalised historic Maitland CBD (now known as The Levee) is home to a number of great cafes, restaurants, and boutiques.
Sample some of the local coffee on offer at one of the cafes and take a stroll along the scenic riverbank.
There are also paths available for bike riding.
Nobby's Beach is the the most iconic of the Newcastle beaches. While it is best known as a place to cool down on a warm Summer day, Nobby's Beach has more to offer all year round.
Take a stroll along the break wall, where you will see incredible views of the ocean, the beach, and in the Winter you may even be lucky enough to spot a sea lion warming himself on the rocks!
Nobby's Beach is also an excellent spot for watching the ships roll into the harbour.
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Playa Nobbys
Nobbys RdNobby's Beach is the the most iconic of the Newcastle beaches. While it is best known as a place to cool down on a warm Summer day, Nobby's Beach has more to offer all year round.
Take a stroll along the break wall, where you will see incredible views of the ocean, the beach, and in the Winter you may even be lucky enough to spot a sea lion warming himself on the rocks!
Nobby's Beach is also an excellent spot for watching the ships roll into the harbour.
Maitland Regional Art Gallery (MRAG) is host to a great number of works by Australian and international artists. They offer regular exhibitions, a cafe, gift shop, and art classes for all ages.
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Maitland Regional Art Gallery
230 High StMaitland Regional Art Gallery (MRAG) is host to a great number of works by Australian and international artists. They offer regular exhibitions, a cafe, gift shop, and art classes for all ages.
A visit to Morpeth is like stepping into the past (with modern conveniences of course!).
Morpeth offers unmissable scenery, historic buildings, boutiques, artisan foods, art, crafts, you name it!
Sample some local honey, browse local arts and crafts, have a picnic along the Hunter River (where ships used to frequent to supply stores!).
Don't forget to make a visit to Morpeth Museum in order to fully appreciate the heritage of this old town.
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Morpeth
A visit to Morpeth is like stepping into the past (with modern conveniences of course!).
Morpeth offers unmissable scenery, historic buildings, boutiques, artisan foods, art, crafts, you name it!
Sample some local honey, browse local arts and crafts, have a picnic along the Hunter River (where ships used to frequent to supply stores!).
Don't forget to make a visit to Morpeth Museum in order to fully appreciate the heritage of this old town.
Established in 1843, Maitland Gaol ceased operations as a gaol in 1998. Since then it has become famous for its tours which offer insight into Maitland's rich history. Take a tour guided by a former warden, who will teach you all about daily life within the gaol throughout history and its infamous inmates (including Ivan Milat).
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Maitland Gaol
18 John StEstablished in 1843, Maitland Gaol ceased operations as a gaol in 1998. Since then it has become famous for its tours which offer insight into Maitland's rich history. Take a tour guided by a former warden, who will teach you all about daily life within the gaol throughout history and its infamous inmates (including Ivan Milat).
With its beautiful gardens, dining options, and shopping village, you could easily lose an entire day at Hunter Valley Gardens.
Located just a 30 minute drive from Anja's Place.
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Hunter Valley Gardens
2090 Broke RdWith its beautiful gardens, dining options, and shopping village, you could easily lose an entire day at Hunter Valley Gardens.
Located just a 30 minute drive from Anja's Place.
Sitting just outside Mortels Sheepskin Factory - a local sheepskin manufacturer with over 60 years of history in the area.
After you've marvelled in the sights of the colossal UGG boots, step inside Mortels Sheepskin Factory Museum and learn about the history of the Australian icon known as UGG boots.
The Big UGG Boots
Weakleys DriveSitting just outside Mortels Sheepskin Factory - a local sheepskin manufacturer with over 60 years of history in the area.
After you've marvelled in the sights of the colossal UGG boots, step inside Mortels Sheepskin Factory Museum and learn about the history of the Australian icon known as UGG boots.
Learn all about the history of Newcastle in this free-entry museum. It hosts exhibits such as A Newcastle Story, and Fire & Earth - an exhibit highlighting the history of the coal and steel industry which once was the backbone of the Newcastle economy. The museum also features Supernova, which is a science exhibit, a favourite for kids.
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Museo de Newcastle
6 Workshop WayLearn all about the history of Newcastle in this free-entry museum. It hosts exhibits such as A Newcastle Story, and Fire & Earth - an exhibit highlighting the history of the coal and steel industry which once was the backbone of the Newcastle economy. The museum also features Supernova, which is a science exhibit, a favourite for kids.
What better way to take in the picturesque wine region than from above?
There are multiple agencies offering hot air ballooning in the wine region: Hunter Valley Ballooning (Pokolbin/Rothbury), Beyond Ballooning (Lovedale), and Balloon Aloft (Pokolbin)
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Hunter Valley Hot Air Balloon
332 Lovedale RdWhat better way to take in the picturesque wine region than from above?
There are multiple agencies offering hot air ballooning in the wine region: Hunter Valley Ballooning (Pokolbin/Rothbury), Beyond Ballooning (Lovedale), and Balloon Aloft (Pokolbin)
Experience a part of Newcastle's military history. A fort built in the 1880s overlooking the ocean to fend off incoming naval attacks!
Fort Scratchley performs live canon demonstrations daily.
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Fort Scratchley
3 Nobbys RdExperience a part of Newcastle's military history. A fort built in the 1880s overlooking the ocean to fend off incoming naval attacks!
Fort Scratchley performs live canon demonstrations daily.
Shopping
Stockland Greenhills has recently undergone a major extension, essentially doubling in size!
Serving as a symbol of growth for the Maitland area, Stockland Greenhills is home to a multitude of national and international stores, a food court with just about every option you can think of, and most impressively, a major cinema.
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Stockland Green Hills Shopping Centre
1 Molly Morgan DrStockland Greenhills has recently undergone a major extension, essentially doubling in size!
Serving as a symbol of growth for the Maitland area, Stockland Greenhills is home to a multitude of national and international stores, a food court with just about every option you can think of, and most impressively, a major cinema.
Family activities
A massive community park with plenty of activities for children to choose from. This park also features bike paths, walking tracks, and BBQ amenities.
Maitland Park Playground
A massive community park with plenty of activities for children to choose from. This park also features bike paths, walking tracks, and BBQ amenities.
Maitland Aquatic Centre boasts a large outdoor pool, a newly built indoor swimming pool, and a splash pad complete with water slides for kids!
The centre runs regular swimming lessons and programs for all ages, and offers a canteen for all of your food and drink needs.
Maitland Aquatic Centre
Les Darcy DriveMaitland Aquatic Centre boasts a large outdoor pool, a newly built indoor swimming pool, and a splash pad complete with water slides for kids!
The centre runs regular swimming lessons and programs for all ages, and offers a canteen for all of your food and drink needs.
Oakvale Wildlife Park is home to a large number of Australian fauna such as Koalas, Kangaroos, Tasmanian Devils, farm animals, and more!
They run regular activities such as hand feeding and keeper talks, and offer facilities such as as a cafe, water park, picnic and BBQ areas.
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Parque de Vida Silvestre Oakvale
3 Oakvale DrOakvale Wildlife Park is home to a large number of Australian fauna such as Koalas, Kangaroos, Tasmanian Devils, farm animals, and more!
They run regular activities such as hand feeding and keeper talks, and offer facilities such as as a cafe, water park, picnic and BBQ areas.
A great day out for the family, Hunter Valley Zoo features exhibits such as Lions, Meerkats, Primates, Reptiles, Australian native animals, and many more!
There are regular animal encounters, keeper talks, and educational programs.
Hunter Valley Zoo is also home to a canteen, gift shop, and free BBQ amenities.
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Zoológico de Hunter Valley
138 Lomas LnA great day out for the family, Hunter Valley Zoo features exhibits such as Lions, Meerkats, Primates, Reptiles, Australian native animals, and many more!
There are regular animal encounters, keeper talks, and educational programs.
Hunter Valley Zoo is also home to a canteen, gift shop, and free BBQ amenities.
A hidden gem and popular picnic and BBQ area for the locals, Walka Water Works is home to historic buildngs, native birdlife, and walking trails around the lake.
Take in the historical sites as you stroll along one of the walking paths, and then wind down to a picnic or BBQ as the kids play at the park.
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Walka Water Works
South Willards LaneA hidden gem and popular picnic and BBQ area for the locals, Walka Water Works is home to historic buildngs, native birdlife, and walking trails around the lake.
Take in the historical sites as you stroll along one of the walking paths, and then wind down to a picnic or BBQ as the kids play at the park.
Super Strike
57 Shipley DrA great bowling alley, right near Anja's Place in the Hunter Valley.
A nature reserve with native fauna exhibits, parks, and BBQ facilities. A great day out with the kids!
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Blackbutt Reserve Entrance
72 Carnley AveA nature reserve with native fauna exhibits, parks, and BBQ facilities. A great day out with the kids!
Feeling adventurous? TreeTops Newcastle allows you to safely climb high up into the canopy, walk across tightropes, and fly across flying foxes. There are suitable courses for ages 3 and up!
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TreeTops Newcastle
Treetops RoadFeeling adventurous? TreeTops Newcastle allows you to safely climb high up into the canopy, walk across tightropes, and fly across flying foxes. There are suitable courses for ages 3 and up!
Consejos para la ciudad
Cómo moverse
Maitland offers regular bus and train services
Timetables can be found on either Google Maps, or by following these links:
http://www.cdcbus.com.au/timetables/hunter-valley-buses-timetables-maps
https://transportnsw.info/routes/details/intercity-trains/hun/76HUN
Cómo moverse
Taxi is your fastest way to get around without your own car
Call Maitland & Raymond Terrace Taxis on 49337333