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Maitland Showground

Dogs welcome — rules apply•Dog rules

Updated 12 May 2026

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Maitland Showground is a well-regarded dog-friendly park in South Maitland where dogs are welcome on lead. You'll find toilets nearby, while Central Park Cafe is around 450 metres away for an easy post-walk coffee.

Dog rules

Dogs must be on a leash in all public areas unless within a designated off-leash zone. Dog owners must pick up and dispose of dog waste in the disposal bins provided. Dogs must wear a collar and identification tag. Restricted or dangerous dogs are not permitted in off-leash areas. Source: Maitland City Council – Off leash dog areas (maitland.nsw.gov.au/residents/pets-animals/off-leash-dog-areas)

At a glance

On-leash onlyAdmin team verified
Toilets nearbyFrom reviews
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Blomfield St, South Maitland NSW 2320
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Nearby dog-friendly spots

Cafes

Central Park Cafe
450m
Confirmed
Seraphine Cafe
750m
Likely
Gallery Cafe
750m
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Pubs & Bars

The Metropolitan Hotel
850m
Confirmed
The Pourhouse
1000m
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Parks

Harold Gregson Park
400m
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Maitland Park
750m
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Magic Garden
850m
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Before you go

  • 💧No confirmed drinking water — bring your own to be safe.
  • 🌳No shade confirmed — take it easy on warmer days.
  • 🗑Poo bags not confirmed — best to bring your own.

What people say

ZZude
Google Maps
★★★★☆8 months ago

Welcoming and flexible caretaker. Spacious sites. One price $30 even if (like me) you don't need power. New clean toilet and hot shower amenities. Dogs on leash permitted. Short drive into town centre. I stayed 3 nights. 5-stars if an unpowered price option available.

AGAngela G.
Google Maps
★★★★☆2 years ago

Stayed 1 night. Plenty of room, power & water, whole area very level, staff in office very friendly as is caretaker. $25 per night. Is pet friendly if you need it just have to register them at the office. Felt very safe to unhitch and go exploring, which we did. When considering this camp just make sure there are no events on as camping is not available. Toilets near office are old but clean however other block is a big no. We will definitely be staying again when in the area.

SASandy A.
Google Maps
★★★★☆1 month ago

Heaps of room, power, water, showers & toilets.quite and secured o/n! $30 a nite...whoo hoo!!

MAMy A.
Google Maps
★★★★★1 month ago

I was there for the Hunter Valley Caravan & Camping Show Heaps of parking A part from the rain, it was a Good Venue for the show

KWKen W.
Google Maps
★★★★★1 month ago

Great place to visit. Show was good, not overcrowded like the Sydney show with just as much to see. Will be back next year.

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Blomfield St, South Maitland NSW 2320
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