Join us for a special celebration to launch the 2025 Maitland Heritage Fest.
Enjoy a welcoming glass of sparkling wine, a two-course dinner, inspiring words from historical novelist Paula Beavan, beautiful music by Two Voices in a Crowd, and the warm company of fellow festival supporters.
What’s Included
• Sparkling wine on arrival
• Two-course dinner
• Guest speaker: Paula Beavan
• Live performance by Two Voices in a Crowd
• Raffles & Lucky Door Prize
👤 About the Guest Speaker
Paula J. Beavan is a historical novelist whose work draws on the people and places of the Hunter Valley. Her novel Daughter of the Hunter Valley offers a rich sense of the past—making her the perfect voice to help launch this year’s festival.
🎶 About the Performers
Two Voices in a Crowd brings harmony, heart, & atmosphere with a blend of traditional & contemporary arrangements—a delightful musical thread woven through our evening.
Heritage Walks with Maitland Historians
Step into the stories beneath Maitland’s streets with two special walking events hosted by local historians. Each walk offers a unique glimpse into the people, places, and moments that shaped the region—followed by tea and good company in a beautiful setting.
Sunday 22 June (1:45–4:00 PM)
Two heritage walks concluding with afternoon tea at the beautiful Studio Amsterdam. Booking & details soon.
Friday 28 June (10:00 AM–12:00 PM)
Explore Walka Waterworks with guided talks and a relaxed morning tea.
The Maitland Park War Memorial, erected in 1922, stands as a solemn tribute to the sons and daughters of Maitland who served across many theatres of war.
It dominates the park’s central vista, but it is just one of 15 major memorials in the park—honouring monarchs, mayors, sportspeople, and other local civic achievers from over a century of local history.
These monuments form a rich tapestry of acknowledgment, reflecting Maitland’s deep civic pride and long history of remembrance. Join historian Kevin Short for a reflective walking tour that brings these stories to life.
🍰 After the walk, enjoy afternoon tea at Studio Amsterdam, 321 High Street, Maitland (entry from High Street).
GF, vegetarian, dairy-free options available.
🗓️ Sunday 22 June
🕰️ Meet at 1.45pm • Walk departs 2.00pm
🎟️ $25 Adults / $10 Children
🚶♂️ Limited to 30 participants – bookings essential
📩 Meeting location and details provided to ticket holders.
Join historian Michael Belcher for a celebratory walk through James Street and Horseshoe Bend – from its time as the rainforest domain of the Wonnarua people, through early European presence, to the vibrant residential growth of the late 19th century.
The walk begins near the Council Administration Building, tracing the history of High Street’s early businesses and architecture, before turning to the River – its changing course, its baths, rowing clubs, and sporting fields – and finally to Odd and James Streets, where we meet the homes, people, and stories that defined West Maitland’s first residential area.
Blending history, architecture, and personal anecdotes, this walk offers an evocative glimpse into a changing way of life in one of Maitland’s most fascinating districts.
🍰 After the walk, enjoy afternoon tea at Studio Amsterdam, 321 High Street, Maitland (entry from High Street).
GF, vegetarian, dairy-free options available.
🗓️ Sunday 22 June
🕰️ Meet at 1.45pm • Walk departs 2.00pm
🎟️ $25 Adults / $10 Children
🚶♂️ Limited to 30 participants – bookings essential
📩 Meeting location and details provided to ticket holders.
Join popular local historian Jim Smart for a guided walk through the unique landscape of Walka Water Works. Discover its rich history, engineering significance, and fascinating ecology as you explore one of Maitland’s most scenic heritage sites.
🍰 Morning tea is included (GF Option)
🗓️ Saturday 28 June 9:45 AM - 11:00 AM
🎟️ $15 Adults / Children free
📩 Meeting location and details provided to ticket holders.
29 June 8.00 -10.30 am
Poets Breakfast @ Maitland CWA Rooms
Bush poetry draws on the spirit of the late 1800s, capturing the humour, hardship, and heart of early Australian life.
Join Ron Brown and local poets for a light-hearted morning of verse, wit, and storytelling in true Aussie style.
Seats Limited - Booki
🗓️ Sunday 29 June 9:45 AM - 11:00 AM
🎟️ $25 Adults /$10 Children
📩 46 Church Street, Maitland,
🚶♂️ Seats limited – bookings essential
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