Sheriden's Guidebook
Food scene
Boydell's
2 Green StCommon Grounds Morpeth
142 Swan StOrganic Feast
10-12 William StPhoenix Park Farm
85 Mcfadyens RdLocally produced sourdough from a descendant of William Arnott.
7 locals recommend
Historic Arnott Bakehouse
148 Swan StLocally produced sourdough from a descendant of William Arnott.
This cute general store is a lovely 10 minute drive from the River Haus/Morpeth. Buy local produce, takeaway meals and coffee from a little coffee cart (only operates until midday).
The Woodville Store
229 Clarence Town RdThis cute general store is a lovely 10 minute drive from the River Haus/Morpeth. Buy local produce, takeaway meals and coffee from a little coffee cart (only operates until midday).
The Rigby is a hip Melbourne style café by day; wine and cocktail bar by night in a character-filled 1870’s heritage building on Maitland’s High Street.
7 locals recommend
the RIGBY
307 High StThe Rigby is a hip Melbourne style café by day; wine and cocktail bar by night in a character-filled 1870’s heritage building on Maitland’s High Street.
This adorable patisserie lies in the chocolate box village of Lorn across the Hunter River from Maitland, regarded as one of Australia's most important heritage cities and the eastern gateway to the Hunter Valley. Get there early as they sell out quick sticks.
12 locals recommend
The Icky Sticky Patisserie
27 Belmore RdThis adorable patisserie lies in the chocolate box village of Lorn across the Hunter River from Maitland, regarded as one of Australia's most important heritage cities and the eastern gateway to the Hunter Valley. Get there early as they sell out quick sticks.
Bikesmith Espresso where it’s possible to enjoy a cold brew and have your bike repaired at the same time. Great coffee.
The Bikesmith & Espresso Bar
326 High StBikesmith Espresso where it’s possible to enjoy a cold brew and have your bike repaired at the same time. Great coffee.
Black Label Espresso
Arguably the best coffee in the Maitland region.
Art gallery and cafe
Maitland Regional Art Gallery
230 High StSightseeing
Walka Water Works is a popular picnic and recreation area steeped in history. The old pumping station was built in 1887, and the complex features a striking chimney and ornate brickwork. It is one of the largest and most intact 19th Century industrial complexes in the Hunter Valley. The large lake area has over 300 species of birdlife to observe and walking trails surround the lake.
Walka Water Works features picnic and barbecue facilities and a children’s playground area. The area is also available for hire for outdoor weddings and functions.
20 locals recommend
Walka Water Works
South Willards LaneWalka Water Works is a popular picnic and recreation area steeped in history. The old pumping station was built in 1887, and the complex features a striking chimney and ornate brickwork. It is one of the largest and most intact 19th Century industrial complexes in the Hunter Valley. The large lake area has over 300 species of birdlife to observe and walking trails surround the lake.
Walka Water Works features picnic and barbecue facilities and a children’s playground area. The area is also available for hire for outdoor weddings and functions.
Vintage wares
Vintage on Melbourne combines coffee and antiquities.
You’ll can browse the (affordable) store while you wait for some coffee and lunch (check out the cute retro caravan).
Vintage On Melbourne
38 Melbourne St
Vintage on Melbourne combines coffee and antiquities.
You’ll can browse the (affordable) store while you wait for some coffee and lunch (check out the cute retro caravan).
Beautiful flowers
Beautiful rose farm where you can purchase roses from the farm gate (only a couple of days a week). Plan ahead by visiting their website.
Lorn Rose Farm
229 Glenarvon RdBeautiful rose farm where you can purchase roses from the farm gate (only a couple of days a week). Plan ahead by visiting their website.
Attractions
Maitland Gaol
18 John StInteresting old gaol with tours plus laser tag.