Just like The Rocks, Maitland tours is one of Australia’s oldest settlements. It shares the same sordid past as the rest thanks to the nature of the earliest colonies: convicts, sailors, and prostitutes all went here from the British isles to start a new life. What confronted them was the reality of being away from civilization as they knew it. It took a while before order was established and things began to look up. In the meantime, gruesome crimes were committed in the name of survival, jealously, power, and everything else that kept the people going.
Tour Description
This is a 90-minute tour filled with riveting stories of true crimes. Some of these can be found in history books while others have been documented in other sources. Visitors can take a leisurely stroll in the current Maitland district that could not be further than what it once was. This old settlement is now a bustling part of town but its secrets still fascinates locals and guests alike. You can stand in spots where murders and other crimes were committed. Learn about all of the details that have been uncovered by historians. Piece the facts together and evaluate for yourself whether justice was served or not.
The tour will show you hidden streets and famous nooks that are part of Maitland urban legends. Piece together how the crimes happened with the details uncovered from the records. Imagine the people during those chaotic years in the region. They may be long gone but their stories have not been forgotten. History buffs and true crime investigators will continue to peal away the layers until they are satisfied with the what they have in their hands.
Highlights
The tour guides are locals who grew up in Maitland and surrounding areas so they know these historical facts intimately. They have heard of the stories since they were children and did more research as they grew older. You will learn all sorts of trivia about those heady days including the way that the early settlers lived and why they may have been motivated to act as violently as they did back then. Some of the stories may be unbelievable but they are all true and the streets of Maitland are witnesses to these crimes.
Come with your friends and have spirited discussions of your discoveries during and after the Maitland tours. You will surely want to process the facts with like-minded individuals who are just as passionate about history as you are.
