Morpeth is a suburban town located in the local government area of the City of Maitland in the state of New South Wales. The suburb was the first private community in the City of Maitland. Historical records show that settlement activity took place in 1821 and later became a significant port in the Hunter Valley region. Some of the major features and tourist destinations in Morpeth are a number of historical buildings and the inland river bank. The structures that are recorded on the Register of the National Estate are the Closebourne House, Former Bond Stores, Morpeth Public Library (the former Court House), Police Station and the Former Morpeth Railway Station. Other interesting places to visit and sights to see in Morpeth include th...
Morpeth is a suburban town located in the local government area of the City of Maitland in the state of New South Wales. The suburb was the first private community in the City of Maitland. Historical records show that settlement activity took place in 1821 and later became a significant port in the Hunter Valley region. Some of the major
Morpeth is a suburban town located in the local government area of the City of Maitland in the state of New South Wales. The suburb was the first private community in the City of Maitland. Historical records show that settlement activity took place in 1821 and later became a significant port in the Hunter Valley region. Some of the major features and tourist destinations in Morpeth are a number of historical buildings and the inland river bank. The structures that are recorded on the Register of the National Estate are the Closebourne House, Former Bond Stores, Morpeth Public Library (the former Court House), Police Station and the Former Morpeth Railway Station. Other interesting places to visit and sights to see in Morpeth include the Fig Tree Hill, Slab Cottage and the Historic Arnott Bakehouse.