Views of Maitland

Central Maitland

Go to the database entry on Heritage Sites – Central Maitland in the Themes section of the database, and visit the entries on the sites listed at the bottom of the page.

In the 19th century Maitland was very much a frontier town: it was the main centre north of Sydney and for some time serviced northern New South Wales. It was a prosperous place. Buildings dating from the late 19th and early 20th centuries mark this prosperity and the significance of the city. It is also a city shaped by its proximity to the Hunter River and the regular flooding that has characterised that river's history and the history of the locality. In the late 20th and early 21st centuries it is gaining prominence as the hub of the inland region with the greatest population growth in New South Wales. It is a city with many stories to tell and with many sites to visit. It is a city that can engage visitors and residents alike.

In 2011 to 2012, Maitland and District Historical Society and the Friends of Grossman House were engaged by Maitland City Council to research key heritage sites in Central Maitland. The aim was to use the material to create and/or enhance heritage walks. The detail collected about some of the sites is shared here and is updated as new information is located.

For Maitland City Council’s Walks and Drives in Central Maitland and elsewhere in the locality visit mymaitland.com.au/explore/walks-and-drives/.