Maitland is a town on the Yorke Peninsula and is 168 km west of Adelaide by road and 164 km south of Port Pirie. The town lies in the traditional lands of the Narungga, whose name for the district is Maggiwarda.
Maitland is within a short driving distance of coastal towns on either side, with Port Victoria to the west and Ardrossan to the east, each within 25 km and is nestled amongst farmland and the Yorke Valley hills.
The layout of the township was designed based on the Adelaide city, with a golf course and parklands surrounding the town square.
The town was named in 1872 after Lady Jean Maitland, the wife of James Fergusson, Lord Kilkerran and great-great grandmother of the governor of South Australia at that time, Sir James Fergusson
The Hotel Maitland, (33 Robert St, Maitland) stands as a quintessential destination for those seeking an authentic Australian pub experience, seamlessly blending rustic charm with modern hospitality, and a variety of local and international dishes and will be the venue on this occasion.
The menu is a standout feature, offering generous portions of high-quality pub food at great value. I have eaten here on a number of occasions whilst geocaching, and the experience has always been great.
Whether enjoying a hearty meal or sipping on a cold beer, the Hotel Maitland is the perfect spot to unwind and savour the simple pleasures of life in a rural setting.
I have booked for 15 and the cutoff for responses will be Friday 24th April at 12 Noon.
There are a good number of accommodation options available nearby, for those who may wish to make it a weekend of caching. (I’m staying overnight in the hotel at Pt Victoria)..
Note:
All are welcome. You can stay the entire time or just pop in ...and of course there are a plethora of caches and Geoart located in the surrounding areas and regions you may travel through to attend.
Eating and drinking is optional (however please consider supporting local business!)