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 top-notch restaurants or wineries in this romantic 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
Newcastle: Half-Day Sightseeing with Coastal Stops & History

Newcastle: Half-Day Sightseeing with Coastal Stops & History

AU$100
per adult
Newcastle: Half-Day Sightseeing with Coastal Stops & History
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
Pokolbin: Mount Pleasant Art Tour & Wine Tasting

Pokolbin: Mount Pleasant Art Tour & Wine Tasting

AU$100
per adult
Pokolbin: Mount Pleasant Art Tour & Wine Tasting
Hunter Valley: Uncork the Hunter Full-Day Wine Tour

Hunter Valley: Uncork the Hunter Full-Day Wine Tour

AU$239
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Hunter Valley: Uncork the Hunter Full-Day Wine Tour
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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$175 per night from 25 Oct to 26 Oct
AU$175
25 Oct - 26 Oct
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 ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,000 reviews)
"Room was clean and comfortable. The location was quiet. The hotel next door looked very nice but unfortunately was booked out for dinner. Next time we will book to avoid a drive."

Reviewed on 18 Oct 2026

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$218 per night from 10 Nov to 11 Nov
AU$218
10 Nov - 11 Nov
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! (1,002 reviews)
"We stayed two nights in a three-bedroom villa with two young kids and their grandparents. We are sensitive to cleaning chemicals but none of us had any reaction, no smell, so we could fully relax at the villa. The waterpark and the bigger pool were amazing, entertained our kids all the time, literally ..."

Reviewed on 22 Oct 2026

Rydges Resort Hunter Valley
Oaks Cypress Lakes Resort

Oaks Cypress Lakes Resort

4 out of 5
15 Thompsons Road Pokolbin NSW
The price is AU$189 per night from 25 Oct to 26 Oct
AU$189
25 Oct - 26 Oct
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 ...
Oaks Cypress Lakes Resort
The Executive Inn

The Executive Inn

4.5 out of 5
10 Rugby Road New Lambton NSW
The price is AU$219 per night from 9 Nov to 10 Nov
AU$219
9 Nov - 10 Nov
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
Harrigan's Hunter Valley

Harrigan's Hunter Valley

4 out of 5
2090 Broke Rd Pokolbin NSW
The price is AU$141 per night from 22 Nov to 23 Nov
AU$141
22 Nov - 23 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly motel in Pokolbin. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
Harrigan's Hunter Valley
Jesmond Executive Villas

Jesmond Executive Villas

4 out of 5
189 Newcastle Road Jesmond NSW
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$95 per night from 1 Nov to 2 Nov
AU$95
1 Nov - 2 Nov
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 ...
Jesmond Executive Villas
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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.

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.

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 building with signs for Morpeth Wine Cellar, Beer Wine, and Morpeth Gallery.

Morpeth

Restaurants and historical sites are just a few things travellers like about Morpeth. A stop by Morpeth Museum is also recommended if you've got time to explore the area.

An aerial view of a valley with fields, a river, and distant mountains during sunset.

Thornton

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

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