Rutherford
Maitland
Visit Rutherford
Stay near popular Rutherford attractions
Things to do

Newcastle to Morpeth Cruise with Coach Return

Hunter Valley: Uncork the Hunter Full-Day Wine Tour

Hunter River Discovery Cruise with Lunch and Devonshire Tea

Humpback Whale Encounter Tour from Newcastle
Top hotels in Rutherford

Hunter Gateway Motel
"It was amazing. Just what I needed. I was given considerate assistance when it was needed & blissful privacy as much as I liked. Parking was great & could come & go easily at anytime without disturbing others. The foliage out the back garden with the birds morning & night was enough to pretend I ..."
Reviewed on 31 Oct 2026

Rydges Resort Hunter Valley
"We used to love this place. Now it's just a cash grab, ordered a Prawn pizza for $32 the pizza was so bad. Prawns were from a can like the ones you get from fried rice, $70 for a steak. I would be happy to pay the prices is the food was remotely good, but the standers were just very poor"
Reviewed on 1 Nov 2026

Avani Cypress Lakes Resort

The Executive Inn
"The hotel is comfortable, and is built around the swimming pool. It is connected to the League'ls club, which has various food outlets. The breakfasts were excellent, with a good choice of hot and cold dishes, including bircher muesli, pancakes, eggs, bacon, and so on."
Reviewed on 2 Nov 2026

Harrigan's Hunter Valley

Jesmond Executive Villas
"Rooms were tidy, staff were helpful and made our stay enjoyable. Pet friendly rooms. Air conditioning. Easy to get to Newcastle and close to shopping center. Spa bath was broken and staff moved us into another spa room. Renovations and construction at the premises while we were there, noise and sight ..."
Reviewed on 3 Nov 2026
Where to stay in Rutherford

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.

Heatherbrae
Visitors to Heatherbrae enjoy its restaurants, and if you want to do some exploring, Tilligerry State Conservation Area is worth a stop.

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.

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.

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










