Ready for an education in local botany? Hunter Region Botanic Gardens should make your list of places to visit, located 10.6 mi (17 km) from central Maitland. Hotels.com travelers also say the area is full of friendly people and has lots of nice beaches. Want to stretch your legs some more? Head to Nargoon Reserve and Hunter Wetlands National Park, both nearby.
You might want to practice your swing at Pacific Dunes Golf Course, a golf course located 2 mi (3.2 km) from central Medowie. If Pacific Dunes Golf Course doesn't quite scratch your golfing itch, Newcastle Golf Club and Karuah and District Golf Club are all just a short drive away.
If you like the great outdoors, you might want to take time to explore Seaham Swamp Nature Reserve, located 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from central Seaham. If you like Seaham Swamp Nature Reserve, you'll love Hunter Region Botanic Gardens and Nargoon Reserve, both just a short drive away.
You might want to play some rounds at Newcastle Golf Club, located 4.1 mi (6.6 km) from central Newcastle. If Newcastle Golf Club doesn't quite scratch your golfing itch, Pacific Dunes Golf Course is just a short drive away.
If you like spending time outside, then spend the day at Moffats Swamp Nature Reserve, located 1.1 mi (1.8 km) from central Medowie. Want to stretch your legs some more? Head to Tilligerry State Conservation Area and Tilligerry National Park, both nearby.
