This Heritage Walk reveals some of the fascinating stories of this historic little area of Maitland tucked away beside the Hunter River. Join Michael Belcher for a Heritage Walk around Maitland’s unique Horseshoe Bend. Following the walk a splendid afternoon tea will be served at historic Brough House. Horseshoe Bend has seen immense change in the last 250 years from an almost impenetrable rainforest to a residential and farming flat. Once bounded by the Hunter River, it is now bypassed in areas except in flood time such as 1893 and 1955 when the course of the Hunter was altered in this area. Note: Care to be taken during this walking tour. Uneven street walking is involved.