Maitland is situated 2 hours drive north of Sydney and 25 minutes from Newcastle. It provides a central location to enjoy the benefits of city life, surf, fishing, rural retreat and wine country without the hassles of inner city living.

The LOWER HUNTER is a major tourist destination, famous for its wineries, and is a major supplier to the huge Sydney-Newcastle population of approximately 7 million. The tourism industry is one of the principal growth sectors of the economy. The Pokolbin wine district is situated on the doorstep of the largest domestic tourist market in Sydney and will continue to grow rapidly as the demand for tourism expands.

Area: 391.9 square kilometres
Current population: 49,941