Hillsborough Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Popular places to visit

Maitland Regional Art Gallery

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.

Maitland Regional Art Gallery
Maitland Gaol

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 Gaol

Maitland Showground

5/5(1 review)

Enjoy an outing to Maitland Showground during your stay in Maitland.

Maitland Showground

Hunter Region Botanic Gardens

3.5/5(3 reviews)

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.

Hunter Region Botanic Gardens

Walka Water Works

Explore the great outdoors at Walka Water Works, a lovely green space in Maitland.

Walka Water Works

Maitland Hospital

If Maitland Hospital is what brings you to town, hopefully you'll have a chance to explore more of Maitland.

Maitland Hospital

Activities

Newcastle: Lake Macquarie Cruise with Lunch

Newcastle: Lake Macquarie Cruise with Lunch

AU$70
per adult
Newcastle: Lake Macquarie Cruise with Lunch
Cheeses of the World Masterclass

Cheeses of the World Masterclass

AU$39
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Cheeses of the World Masterclass
Hunter Valley Horse Ride - 90 Minutes -Vineyard & Mountain Views

Hunter Valley Horse Ride - 90 Minutes -Vineyard & Mountain Views

AU$145
per adult
Hunter Valley Horse Ride - 90 Minutes -Vineyard & Mountain Views
$19pp Hunter Valley Cheesemakers Lunch - includes 4 cheeses

Skip the Line: Handmade Cheese, Fruit Paste & Gourmet Bread & Wafers Lunch

AU$25
per adult
Skip the Line: Handmade Cheese, Fruit Paste & Gourmet Bread & Wafers Lunch
Discover Newcastle Coastal Charms and City Secrets

Newcastle City Tour: Coastal Charms and City Secrets

AU$100
per adult
Newcastle City Tour: Coastal Charms and City Secrets
From Pokolbin: Picnic and Wine Tasting

Pokolbin: Picnic & Wine Tasting at Audrey Wilkinson Vineyard

AU$95
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Pokolbin: Picnic & Wine Tasting at Audrey Wilkinson Vineyard
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Our pick of the best Hillsborough Hotel Deals

Rydges Resort Hunter Valley

Rydges Resort Hunter Valley

4 out of 5
430 Wine Country Drive, Lovedale, NSW
The price is AU$265 per night from 17 Nov to 18 Nov
AU$265
17 Nov - 18 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Lovedale. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in our reviews. Popular ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,007 reviews)
"Vecy nice place for families and kids"

Reviewed on 12 Oct 2025

Rydges Resort Hunter Valley
Harrigan's Hunter Valley

Harrigan's Hunter Valley

4 out of 5
2090 Broke Rd, Pokolbin, NSW
The price is AU$153 per night from 18 Nov to 19 Nov
AU$153
18 Nov - 19 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly motel in Pokolbin. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,000 reviews)
"Definitely not 4 star, I’d give it a 3 star at best. Rooms are a motel style set up, furniture outdated and damaged, alarm clock Broken. Booked the Deluxe room, nothing like the pictures, lamps were old and stained, fridge leaking water. No cutlery, no plates, no microwave, just a kettle. Air con ..."

Reviewed on 4 Oct 2025

Harrigan's Hunter Valley
Sleepy Hill Motor Inn

Sleepy Hill Motor Inn

3 out of 5
92 Adelaide Street, Raymond Terrace, NSW
The price is AU$149 per night from 13 Nov to 14 Nov
AU$149
13 Nov - 14 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star motel in Maitland. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,013 reviews)
"Close to town"

Reviewed on 18 Oct 2025

Sleepy Hill Motor Inn
Oaks Cypress Lakes Resort

Oaks Cypress Lakes Resort

4 out of 5
15 Thompsons Road, Pokolbin, NSW
The price is AU$191 per night from 26 Oct to 27 Oct
AU$191
26 Oct - 27 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star golf aparthotel in Pokolbin. Enjoy free parking, 3 outdoor pools, and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (2,189 reviews)
"Wonderful place to stay particularly if you love golf!"

Reviewed on 16 Oct 2025

Oaks Cypress Lakes Resort
Hunter Gateway Motel

Hunter Gateway Motel

3.5 out of 5
11 Denton Park Drive, Rutherford, NSW
The price is AU$175 per night from 20 Oct to 21 Oct
AU$175
20 Oct - 21 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star motel in Maitland. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,003 reviews)
"Very happy with our stay, once again Thank you"

Reviewed on 12 Oct 2025

Hunter Gateway Motel
Chateau Elan At The Vintage

Chateau Elan At The Vintage

5 out of 5
Vintage Drive, Hunter Valley, Pokolbin, NSW
The price is AU$199 per night from 3 Nov to 4 Nov
AU$199
3 Nov - 4 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury resort in Pokolbin. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,006 reviews)
"Great location and spacious rooms"

Reviewed on 17 Oct 2025

Chateau Elan At The Vintage
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Other neighbourhoods around Hillsborough

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Rosebrook

When in Rosebrook, you can plan a visit to Wyndham Estate and Aerohunter, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Rosebrook
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Anambah

When in Anambah, you can plan a visit to Walka Water Works and Wyndham Estate, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Anambah
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Lochinvar

Lochinvar might not have many top sights, but Wyndham Estate and Gartelmann Wines are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Lochinvar
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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.

Rutherford
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Farley

While Farley isn't home to many top sights, Maitland Showground and Walka Water Works are some notable places to visit nearby.

Farley
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Lorn

When in Lorn, you can plan a visit to Maitland Regional Art Gallery and Maitland Showground, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Lorn

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