Place to visit
Maitland Gaol, Australia: what it is and when to go
Maitland Gaol is a former prison in East Maitland, New South Wales, Australia. Interests: History. The best time to visit is March to November. In December there are 14 h 09 of daylight, and in June, 9 h 51. It has articles in 2 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Australia: one to enjoy at a calmer pace. Here is what it is, where it lies, when to come, how to get there and what else is nearby to turn it into a trip.
In a nutshell
- What it is
- Former prison in East Maitland, New South Wales, Australia · History
- Where
- Australia
- Best time
- March to November.
- Nearest airport
- SYD Sydney (Mascot), 139 km as the crow flies
- Protection
- Protected heritage
- Coordinates
- -32.74534, 151.58996
What it is and where
Maitland Gaol is a former prison in East Maitland, New South Wales, Australia. It has articles in 2 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Australia: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
It is in Maitland, New South Wales, where this site lists 21 more places to see, 4.2 km from the centre.
Its coordinates are -32.74534, 151.58996; the nearest main airport is Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD, Sydney (Mascot)), 139 km as the crow flies. How to get around Australia (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
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- Protection
- Protected heritage
It is one of the History places in Australia. In Kokai it is already on your trip map next to the places you save yourself, and it goes into a day's plan with one tap.
When to go
The best time to visit Maitland Gaol is March to November.
- JanPossible13:56
- FebPossible13:10
- MarBest time12:15
- AprBest time11:11
- MayBest time10:19
- JunBest time9:51
- JulBest time10:03
- AugBest time10:47
- SepBest time11:49
- OctBest time12:50
- NovBest time13:43
- DecPossible14:09
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In December there are 14 h 09 of daylight, and in June, 9 h 51. Daylight hours are calculated from the site's latitude for the 15th of each month; when planning a full day on foot they matter as much as the weather.
When to go to Australia in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Before you go to Australia
To enter Australia there are 9 things to sort out before you leave, starting with “Domestic flights and car, booked in advance”: they are all, with their deadlines, in the Australia checklist. Currency: Australian dollar (AUD); plugs: Type I · 230 V · 50 Hz (its own adapter, with three flat pins in a V); emergencies: 000 for everything · 112 from a mobile.
In Kokai you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it.
What is nearby
- Smith's Flour Mill"Heritage place or item located at 91 Newcastle Road East Maitland New South Wales, Australia"870 m
- Caroline Chisholm CottageCottage in East Maitland, New South Wales, Australia939 m
- Englefield, East MaitlandHistoric site in New South Wales, Australia1.1 km
- Grossmann HouseHouse in Maitland, New South Wales, Australia3.7 km
- Brough House"Heritage place or item located at Church Street, Maitland New South Wales, Australia"3.7 km
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the Australia guide.
More in Australia: History
- Great Barrier Reef: over 2300 km long coral reef off Australia's northeast coast, UNESCO World Heritage Site
- Sydney Opera House: multi-venue performing arts centre in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
- Macquarie Island: sub-Antarctic island of Australia
- Royal Exhibition Building: heritage building in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
- Ningaloo Coast: coral reef in Western Australia
- Ediacara Hills: low hills in South Australia, Australia
Every Australia place under History, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is Maitland Gaol?
It is a former prison in East Maitland, New South Wales, Australia. It has articles in 2 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Australia: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
When is the best time to visit Maitland Gaol?
March to November. In December there are 14 h 09 of daylight, and in June, 9 h 51.
How do you get to Maitland Gaol?
The nearest main airport is Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD), 139 km as the crow flies. From there, directions opens the route on the map, and how to get around Australia is explained in its country guide.
How do I add it to my trip?
With one tap. In Kokai it is already on the Australia map, next to the places you save yourself: add it to a day's plan, give it a time and, if you like, get a reminder when you pass nearby.
What else is around here?
Nearby you have Smith's Flour Mill, Caroline Chisholm Cottage, Englefield, East Maitland. The rest is in the Australia guide.
Keep reading
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