It is located on the New England Highway and is also the site of a major rail junction, where the North Coast line and the once extensive, privately owned South Maitland Railway system meet the Main North line. A station on the North Coast line opened in 1911 and is served by NSW TrainLink's Hunter Line, with services to Newcastle and Dungog.
The location is situated on the New England Highway and serves as a significant rail intersection where the North Coast line meets the Main North line. The former extensive privately owned South Maitland Railway system also intersects here, with a station opening in 1911 that is now serviced by NSW TrainLink's Hunter Line for trips to Newcastle and Dungog.