Getting Here
Accommodation
GTM Maitland has sold out in record time over the years, which means the accommodation tends to do the same thing, so best to get in quick!
For all accommodation information and what to do in and around Maitland, visit My Maitland.
Bus
The most convenient way to get to Maitland GTM is either booking through one of the scheduled Charter bus companies or by using the shuttle bus network from Newcastle Interchange (Wickham), Hamilton and Broadmeadow railway stations.
Newcastle Shuttle Bus
Price – $30 + BF
GETTING THERE
This service will run every 30 minutes or as needed from the scheduled start time
10:00am – 5:00pm
Newcastle Interchange (Stand C)
Hamilton Railway Station (Fern Street)
Broadmeadow Railway Station (Brown Road)
GTM Maitland
GETTING HOME
This service will run every 30 minutes or as needed from the scheduled start time
7:00pm – 12:00am
GTM Maitland
Newcastle Interchange (Stand C)
Hamilton Railway Station (Beaumont Street)
Broadmeadow Railway Station (Brown Road)
Conditions of Purchase and Travel:
1. Respect the bus driver and the community as you board on and off
2. The bus driver reserves the right to refuse boarding of the bus including intoxicated passengers
3. Alcohol may not be consumed on the bus
4. Dispose of your rubbish in an appropriate fashion
5. Coaches depart designated stops at the allocated times
6. Late passengers will be considered as no-show and no refund will apply
7. All Transfer times at designated stops are to be used as a guide only and may vary for reasons beyond the control of Groovin the Moo and Moshtix
SINGLETON TO GTM MAITLAND RETURN
Rover Coaches is providing a return Singleton to GTM service.
Cost: $35 return
More info and book tickets here
To GTM:
– Departing Singleton – The Royal Hotel 9:50am -> Arriving GTM Maitland 10:55am
– Departing Singleton – The Royal Hotel 12:40pm -> Arriving GTM Maitland 10:55am
From GTM:
Departing GTM Maitland 11:00pm -> Arriving The Royal Hotel Singleton 12:05am
KEMPSEY TO GTM MAITLAND RETURN
Port Bus is providing a return Kempsey service.
Cost: $90
More info and Book Tickets here
To GTM:
Departing Kempsey, Farmers Market, 96 Belgrave Street 5:25am -> Arriving GTM Maitland: 11:00am
From GTM:
Departing GTM Maitland: 11:30pm -> Arriving Kempsey, Farmers Market, 96 Belgrave Street: 4:35am
ANNA BAY TO GTM MAITLAND RETURN
Port Stephens Coaches are providing a return Anna Bay service.
Cost: $35 from Nelson Bay
More info and Book Tickets here
To GTM:
Departing Nelson Bay Woolworths, Donald Street: 9:30am -> Arriving GTM Maitland: 10:50am
From GTM:
Departing GTM Maitland: 11:00pm -> Nelson Bay Woolworths, Donald Street: 12:20am
CESSNOCK & KURRI KURRI TO GTM MAITLAND
Rover Coaches is providing a return Singleton to GTM service.
Cost: $30 return
More info and book tickets here
To GTM:
– Departing Cessnock – Rover Coaches Depot, Vincent St Bus Stop 10:10am -> Arriving GTM Maitland 10:50am
– Departing Cessnock – Rover Coaches Depot, Vincent St Bus Stop 12:50pm -> Arriving GTM Maitland 1:30pm
From GTM:
– Departing GTM Maitland 11:00pm -> Arriving Cessnock – Rover Coaches Depot, Vincent St Bus Stop
INFORMATION FOR PRIVATE CHARTER BUS DROP OFF / PICK UP
If you are a private charter company or intend on chartering a bus to GTM Maitland please email the Maitland event team so that we can provide you with detailed location and access for the dedicated parking area and passenger drop off and pick up.
Car
Drop Off and Pick Up
Being dropped off at the Maitland Moo by a friend or family member?
The official public drop off and pick-up area is at Maitland Train Station. From the station it is a short walk (approx. 15 minutes) to GTM Maitland via Maitland Park.
Please note that due to traffic control restrictions, vehicles are not permitted to drop off or pick up anywhere within the Maitland Showground precinct including Les Darcy Drive (New England Hwy). Fines may apply.
Taxi
A designated DROP OFF and PICK UP taxi rank is located at the Maitland Train Station. For your own safety, please follow the directional signage and instructions from traffic controllers, security guards and police officers.
Maitland Taxis
Ph: 02 4933 7333
Website: www.maitlandtaxis.com.au
13Cabs
Ph: 13 2227
App: 13Cabs
Website: www.13cabs.com.au
Taxi services are limited post event. GTM bus services are the quickest and cheapest way to get home after the show!
Ride Share
A designated ride-share, drop-off and pick-up zone will be in place at Maitland Train Station. For your safety, please follow the directional signage and instructions of traffic controllers, security guards and police officers.
GETTING HOME
Please be mindful that Ride Share services are very limited post event. GTM Shuttle Buses or the Train are the quickest and cheapest way to get home after the show!
Parking
GTM parking is available from 9.00am – 11:30pm on Cultivation Road. Turn off the New England Highway into Anzac Parade then head down Cracknel Lane into Cultivation Road.
Please note this is a private property. Cars must be removed on the night and there is strictly NO Camping.
Train
From Sydney
Sydney Trains will be running GTM SPECIAL EVENT train services from Sydney and the Central Coast to Hamilton, Broadmeadow and Newcastle Interchange (Hamilton) railway stations where ticket holders can connect with an express GTM shuttle bus service direct to GTM.
These services are VERY limited, GTM recommends getting on the GTM shuttle bus at Newcastle Interchange (Stand C), Hamilton or Broadmeadow railway stations which will take you direct to GTM.
From Newcastle and surrounding areas
These services are VERY limited, GTM recommends getting on the GTM shuttle bus at Newcastle Bus Interchange (Wickham), Hamilton or Broadmeadow railway stations which will take you direct to GTM
Timetable: http://www.transportnsw.info/
Ticket Cost: Opal Card
