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

NZ$103
per adult
Newcastle Harbour Luncheon Cruise
Port Stephens Dolphin Watching by Gray Line

Port Stephens Day Tour - Gray Line Sydney

NZ$217
per adult
Port Stephens Day Tour - Gray Line Sydney
Hunter Valley: Self Guided Wine Tasting with Grazing Board

Hunter Valley: Self Guided Wine Tasting with Grazing Board

NZ$67
per adult
Hunter Valley: Self Guided Wine Tasting with Grazing Board
Cheeses of the World Masterclass

Cheeses of the World Masterclass

NZ$47
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Cheeses of the World Masterclass
3- Hour Wine and Harvest the Hunter Horse Tour in Pokolbin

3- Hour Wine and Harvest the Hunter Horse Tour in Pokolbin

NZ$193
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
3- Hour Wine and Harvest the Hunter Horse Tour in Pokolbin
Wine Tasting in Pokolbin with Foodie Adventure

Wine Tasting in Pokolbin with Foodie Adventure

NZ$73
per adult
Wine Tasting in Pokolbin with Foodie Adventure
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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 NZ$210 per night from 2 Aug to 3 Aug
NZ$210
2 Aug - 3 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 ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,000 reviews)
"Staff are very pleasant and super helpful."

Reviewed on 22 June 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 NZ$274 per night from 14 July to 15 July
NZ$274
14 July - 15 July
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)
"Beautiful spot"

Reviewed on 3 July 2026

Rydges Resort Hunter Valley
Jesmond Executive Villas

Jesmond Executive Villas

4 out of 5
189 Newcastle Road Jesmond NSW
The price is NZ$120 per night from 21 July to 22 July
NZ$120
21 July - 22 July
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! (1,961 reviews)
"Third world management in Oz. Try them and see for yourself. Used to be ok, not now."

Reviewed on 5 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 NZ$230 per night from 19 July to 20 July
NZ$230
19 July - 20 July
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. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,003 reviews)
"Will use again."

Reviewed on 4 July 2026

The Executive Inn
Harrigan's Hunter Valley

Harrigan's Hunter Valley

4 out of 5
2090 Broke Rd Pokolbin NSW
The price is NZ$166 per night from 27 July to 28 July
NZ$166
27 July - 28 July
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 ...
8.2/10 Very good! (1,001 reviews)
"We will be back"

Reviewed on 3 July 2026

Harrigan's Hunter Valley
Oaks Cypress Lakes Resort

Oaks Cypress Lakes Resort

4 out of 5
15 Thompsons Road Pokolbin NSW
The price is NZ$193 per night from 19 July to 20 July
NZ$193
19 July - 20 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! (2,285 reviews)
"Cypress Resort is comfortable but the room we stayed in was a little run down. There were many cracks in the bathroom. The staff were ok, I would suggest they take the time to look around the resort to see where everything is located. The receptionist wasn’t sure where we could locate a rubbish bin. ..."

Reviewed on 5 July 2026

Oaks Cypress Lakes Resort
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Our guide on where to stay in Rutherford

Find the best Rutherford areas for the activities you enjoy most.
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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