Hillsborough Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Hillsborough
Popular places to visit
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.
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.
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.
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 relaxing area.
Walka Water Works
Explore the great outdoors at Walka Water Works, a lovely green space in Maitland.
Activities
Newcastle Harbour Dinner Cruise with Buffet and Live Music
Cheeses of the World Masterclass
3- Hour Wine and Harvest the Hunter Horse Tour in Pokolbin
Our pick of the best Hillsborough Hotel Deals
Rydges Resort Hunter Valley
The hotel is family friendly. Very suitable for kids as they have a massive pool for kids.
Reviewed on 11 May 2026
Oaks Cypress Lakes Resort
If you prefer to do your own cooking for what ever reason go for it they have everything you need other than an air fryer , the villas have the added bonus of a bbq , parking great staff fantastic , so quiet i could have slept for days. Yes this was in off peak period
Reviewed on 10 May 2026
Harrigan's Hunter Valley
Great place to stay to have fun
Reviewed on 3 May 2026
Chateau Elan At The Vintage
Great size room Great amenities with bar and restaurant easy to walk to Great views over golf course The staff were amazing, all very friendly Love this place We will be back
Reviewed on 3 May 2026
H Boutique Hotel
Property was gorgeous. Beautiful surrounds. We enjoyed sitting in our balcony looking out onto a pond and some wild life while we drank our wine and nibbled on cheese and crackers. The room was great. Only the TV wasn’t a smart TV. But then again, we were ok without. In the morning we were able to ...
Reviewed on 10 May 2026
Quest Maitland Serviced Apartments
Comfortable room except I made the mistake of booking a loft where the living area was upstairs. Apart from that the staff were great and so was the location.
Reviewed on 13 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Hillsborough
Rosebrook
When in Rosebrook, you can plan a visit to Winter Art Bazaar and Mindaribba Weddings, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Windermere
Though Windermere may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Wyndham Estate and Wandin Estate Winery.
Lochinvar
Lochinvar might not have many top sights, but Wandin Estate Winery and Wyndham Estate are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Mindaribba
Mindaribba might not have many top sights, but Mindaribba Weddings and Tocal Homestead are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Rutherford
Unique features of Rutherford include the restaurants and shopping. Make a stop by Winter Art Bazaar or Aerohunter while you're exploring the area.
Farley
While Farley isn't home to many top sights, Maitland Showground and Walka Water Works are some notable places to visit nearby.
