Gillieston Heights
Maitland
Visit Gillieston Heights
Popular places to visit
Maitland Regional Art Gallery
You can spend time browsing the exhibits at Maitland Regional Art Gallery in Maitland. Discover the area's wineries or seek out the bowling alleys.
Maitland Gaol
You can spend time studying the exhibits at Maitland Gaol during your travels in Maitland. Discover the area's wineries or seek out the bowling alleys.
Hunter Region Botanic Gardens
Explore the great outdoors at Hunter Region Botanic Gardens, a lovely green space in Maitland. Stroll along the waterfront or visit the spas in the area.
Maitland Showground
Enjoy an outing to Maitland Showground during your stay in Maitland.
Walka Water Works
Explore the great outdoors at Walka Water Works, a lovely green space in Maitland.
Mindaribba Weddings
You can take time to visit Mindaribba Weddings during your travels to Maitland.
Things to do
Newcastle: Lake Macquarie Cruise with Lunch
Sydney: Hunter Valley Wines, 2 Course Lunch, Cheese & Choc Tour
Hunter Valley Sunrise Hot Air Balloon Flight with Bubbly Breakfast
Newcastle City Tour: Coastal Charms and City Secrets
Hunter Valley Full Day Wine, Cheese and Chocolate Tour
Hunter Valley: Wine, Gin, Cheese and Chocolate Tour
Top hotels in Gillieston Heights
Little National Hotel Newcastle
Really like this place. Rooms small but efficient, hotel well located near waterfront walking paths.
Reviewed on 10 Jan 2026
Rydges Resort Hunter Valley
What a perfect stay for a young family (kids 4 and 7). We enjoyed the early check in that was available (at 11:30am even though website said generally the rooms were available from 3pm), but we got lucky that a room was vacant). The pool was the perfect temperature, the water park was so much fun ...
Reviewed on 11 Jan 2026
Crystalbrook Kingsley
The most comfortable mattress on the planet!
Reviewed on 11 Jan 2026
The Executive Inn
The reception staff seemed slightly rude when I requested towels for the pool, which I was told should have already been in the room (they weren't). Slightly confused, I asked if I was expected to use the bath towels for the pool as there were no separate pool towels in the room. The staff member ...
Reviewed on 10 Jan 2026
Rydges Newcastle
Clean room. Polite staff.
Reviewed on 12 Jan 2026
Holiday Inn Express Newcastle by IHG
Handy spot. Room was clean and bright. All the staff were friendly and helpful.
Reviewed on 11 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Gillieston Heights
Farley
While Farley isn't home to many top sights, Maitland Showground and Walka Water Works are some notable places to visit nearby.
Louth Park
Louth Park might not have many top sights, but Maitland Showground and Maitland Regional Art Gallery are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Rutherford
Unique features of Rutherford include the restaurants and shopping. Make a stop by Winter Art Bazaar or Aerohunter while you're exploring the area.
Lorn
When in Lorn, you can plan a visit to Maitland Regional Art Gallery and Maitland Showground, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
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.
Bolwarra
While Bolwarra may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Walka Water Works and Maitland Showground.
