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

NZ$106
per adult
Newcastle Harbour Luncheon Cruise
Hunter Valley: Self Guided Wine Tasting with Grazing Board

Hunter Valley: Self Guided Wine Tasting with Grazing Board

NZ$68
per adult
Hunter Valley: Self Guided Wine Tasting with Grazing Board
Cheeses of the World Masterclass

Cheeses of the World Masterclass

NZ$49
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Cheeses of the World Masterclass
Pokolbin: Mount Pleasant Art Tour & Wine Tasting

Pokolbin: Mount Pleasant Art Tour & Wine Tasting

NZ$120
per adult
Pokolbin: Mount Pleasant Art Tour & Wine Tasting
Newcastle: Half-Day Sightseeing with Coastal Stops & History

Newcastle: Half-Day Sightseeing with Coastal Stops & History

NZ$124
per adult
Newcastle: Half-Day Sightseeing with Coastal Stops & History
Picture 3 for Activity Newcastle: True Crime Guided Walking Tour

Newcastle: True Crime Guided Walking Tour

NZ$42
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Newcastle: True Crime Guided Walking 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 NZ$187 per night from 18 Oct to 19 Oct
NZ$187
18 Oct - 19 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)
"Great place to stay for night or few days , close to all the shops you need for a stay"

Reviewed on 27 Sept 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$270 per night from 25 Oct to 26 Oct
NZ$270
25 Oct - 26 Oct
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 ...
Rydges Resort Hunter Valley
Oaks Cypress Lakes Resort

Oaks Cypress Lakes Resort

4 out of 5
15 Thompsons Road Pokolbin NSW
The price is NZ$234 per night from 28 Oct to 29 Oct
NZ$234
28 Oct - 29 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 NZ$271 per night from 14 Oct to 15 Oct
NZ$271
14 Oct - 15 Oct
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 NZ$173 per night from 14 Oct to 15 Oct
NZ$173
14 Oct - 15 Oct
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 NZ$152 per night from 1 Nov to 2 Nov
NZ$152
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.
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 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.

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.

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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