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Situated right in the heart of the thriving Hunter Valley economic region, Maitland provides the investor with endless opportunities. With its unique mix of natural resources, close proximity to major markets and affordable vacant land, this region is quite possibly the most sought after commercial and industrial development location on offer in the Hunter today.

One of the most significant features of Maitland is its strategic location. Maitland is not only close to Australia's largest domestic market, it is also well positioned to access international markets through the Port of Newcastle and Newcastle Airport and the mining, rural and tourism sectors via the Pacific and New England Highways.

What this adds up to is an unbeatable business proposition - economical infrastructure, affordable land and highly accessible major markets.  Itt really is a city of opportunity.

Strong strategic location only 2 hours from Sydney

To find a city more strategically positioned than Maitland would be difficult. Situated only 30 minutes from the centre of Newcastle and its deep water, international port, 20 minutes from the passenger and freight services of Newcastle Airport - Regional Airport of the Year in 2005 - and yet only two hours drive from Sydney, Maitland is recognised as the region's transport hub.

Maitland lies at the junction of an impressive railway network. Fast and efficient freight and passenger services to Newcastle, Sydney, New England and Queensland are fully established, making it easy to transport goods, materials or even yourself to these regions.

Investors who establish their business in Maitland soon discover that the city is in an unbeatable location in terms of its economic distance to all major markets and trading centres.