Rutherford Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Stay near popular Rutherford attractions

Winter Art Bazaar

7.4/10 (22 reviews)
You can spend time studying the exhibits at Winter Art Bazaar in Maitland. Visit the lively bars or top-notch restaurants in this relaxing area.
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Activities

Newcastle Harbour Luncheon Cruise

Newcastle Harbour Luncheon Cruise

AU$85
per adult
Newcastle Harbour Luncheon Cruise
Port Stephens Dolphin Watching by Gray Line

Port Stephens Day Tour - Gray Line Sydney

AU$179
per adult
Port Stephens Day Tour - Gray Line Sydney
Loop the Lake Cruise

Lake Macquarie: Loop the Lake Cruise with Lunch

AU$95
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Lake Macquarie: Loop the Lake 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
Newcastle: Lake Macquarie Cruise with Lunch

Lake Macquarie: Cruise with Lunch on the Lake

AU$85
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Lake Macquarie: Cruise with Lunch on the Lake
Sunrise Horse Ride in Hunter Valley

Sunrise Horse Ride in Hunter Valley

AU$169
per adult
Sunrise Horse Ride in Hunter Valley
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Our pick of the best Rutherford Hotel Deals

Hunter Gateway Motel

Hunter Gateway Motel

3.5 out of 5
11 Denton Park Drive Rutherford NSW
The price is AU$158 per night from 16 Aug to 17 Aug
AU$158
16 Aug - 17 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Maitland. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
Hunter Gateway Motel
Rydges Resort Hunter Valley

Rydges Resort Hunter Valley

4 out of 5
430 Wine Country Drive Lovedale NSW
The price is AU$202 per night from 9 Aug to 10 Aug
AU$202
9 Aug - 10 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa hotel in Lovedale. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their reviews. Popular ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,003 reviews)
"The room was so spacious and very comfortable. A new hot plate wouldn't go astray."

Reviewed on 25 July 2026

Rydges Resort Hunter Valley
Jesmond Executive Villas

Jesmond Executive Villas

4 out of 5
189 Newcastle Road Jesmond NSW
The price is AU$114 per night from 14 Aug to 15 Aug
AU$114
14 Aug - 15 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this aparthotel in Newcastle. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and an airport shuttle (surcharge). Popular attractions Newcastle Beach and Allowah Street ...
7.6/10 Good! (1,969 reviews)
"10 out of 10 recommended"

Reviewed on 21 July 2026

Jesmond Executive Villas
The Executive Inn

The Executive Inn

4.5 out of 5
10 Rugby Road New Lambton NSW
The price is AU$151 per night from 23 Aug to 24 Aug
AU$151
23 Aug - 24 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Newcastle. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 coffee shops/cafes. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their reviews. ...
The Executive Inn
Oaks Cypress Lakes Resort

Oaks Cypress Lakes Resort

4 out of 5
15 Thompsons Road Pokolbin NSW
The price is AU$159 per night from 27 July to 28 July
AU$159
27 July - 28 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this golf aparthotel in Pokolbin. Enjoy free parking, 3 outdoor pools and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
8.4/10 Very good! (2,294 reviews)
"Stayed at the Elysia part of the resort, will def be going back, the room was clean and spacious. The views of the valley were gorgeous."

Reviewed on 23 July 2026

Oaks Cypress Lakes Resort
H Boutique Hotel

H Boutique Hotel

4 out of 5
770 McDonalds Road Pokolbin NSW
The price is AU$160 per night from 28 July to 29 July
AU$160
28 July - 29 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this golf aparthotel in Pokolbin. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a garden. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (741 reviews)
"Couldn’t recommend higher"

Reviewed on 23 July 2026

H Boutique Hotel
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Our guide on where to stay in Rutherford

Find the best Rutherford areas for the activities you enjoy most. Learn more about Rutherford
Learn more about Rutherford
A river flowing through a town with a bridge, surrounded by greenery and fog.

Raymond Terrace

Unique features of Raymond Terrace include the restaurants and shopping. Make a stop by Nargoon Reserve or Tilligerry State Conservation Area while you're exploring the area.

Morpeth Wine Cellar with signs for beer, wine, and wood-fired pizza.

Morpeth

The restaurants and historical sites are just a few features travellers like about Morpeth. If you want to do some sightseeing nearby, Wallalong House - Hunter Valley Wedding Venue and Maitland Showground are a few top places to visit.

A gated entrance to a building with a green metal gate, a sign indicating an escape route, and a sign for H.M. Gaol Maitland.

East Maitland

Shopping and restaurants are highlights of East Maitland. Make a stop by Maitland Gaol or Stockland Green Hills Shopping Center while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Metford Station to get around town.

A vineyard with rows of grapevines on rolling hills and a mountainous backdrop.

Heatherbrae

Visitors to Heatherbrae enjoy its restaurants, and if you want to do some exploring, Tilligerry State Conservation Area is worth a stop.

Thornton

While Thornton isn't home to many top sights, Hunter Region Botanic Gardens and Maitland Gaol are some notable places to visit nearby.

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