There is a rich cultural legacy in Maitland from the European settlers, too. The Maitland City Pipes and Drums, Maitland City Brass Band, the Maitland City Choir and the Maitland City Orchestra and Youth Orchestra all provide regular entertainment at special events and concerts at the many beautiful venues around the city. Look closely and you'll even spot our own Maitland Tartan in their uniforms. Maitland Park, a traditional grand style park, provides ample areas for an exuberant family picnic right in the heart of Maitland. Beautiful gardens, large shady trees and intriguing historic monuments create a relaxing, carefree environment.
More strenuous recreation is catered for by the many sports grounds and play areas for children.
Walka Water Works originally constructed to provide the citizens of Maitland and the Lower Hunter with clean drinking water. Today, it is beautiful parkland, perfect for a picnic lunch, and for bush walks amongst the abundant birdlife. A year-round feast of things to see and do Maitland area calendar of events Motor Appreciation Day Held annually in February at the historic Walka Water Works you will see one of the largest gatherings of collectable motor vehicles anywhere. The oldest and longest running salon in Australia, established in 1935, has 5,000 entries from over 50 countries worldwide exhibited each year in February. All the fun of the fair at Australia's oldest agricultural show, held at the Maitland Showground in February.