Thornton
Maitland
Popular places to visit
Maitland Gaol
You can spend time browsing the exhibits at Maitland Gaol during your travels in Maitland. Discover the area's wineries or seek out the bowling alleys.
Maitland Regional Art Gallery
You can spend time studying the exhibits at Maitland Regional Art Gallery during your travels in Maitland. Discover the area's wineries or seek out the bowling alleys.
Maitland Showground
Enjoy an outing to Maitland Showground during your stay in Maitland.
Hunter Region Botanic Gardens
Explore the great outdoors at Hunter Region Botanic Gardens, a lovely green space in Maitland. Stroll along the beautiful beaches or visit the spas in the area.
Walka Water Works
Explore the great outdoors at Walka Water Works, a lovely green space in Maitland.
Stockland Green Hills Shopping Center
You can do some window-shopping at Stockland Green Hills Shopping Center during your visit to Maitland. Visit the area's shops, or simply enjoy its restaurants.
Things to do
Hunter Valley: Tulloch Wines Mystery Wine & Cheese Tasting
Newcastle: Lake Macquarie Cruise with Lunch
Skip the Line: Handmade Cheese, Fruit Paste & Gourmet Bread & Wafers Lunch
Hunter Valley Horse Ride - 90 Minutes -Vineyard & Mountain Views
Hunter Valley Wine & Cheese in Small-Group Tour from Sydney
Hunter Valley: Self Guided Wine Tasting with Grazing Board
Top hotels in Thornton
Thornton Executive Hotel
Clean and quiet
Reviewed on Oct 21, 2025
Little National Hotel Newcastle
Great quick check in and the lass looking after us was very efficient. Our room was excellent.
Reviewed on Nov 6, 2025
Rydges Resort Hunter Valley
Excellent
Reviewed on Nov 9, 2025
Rydges Newcastle
Clean room, amenities & staff
Reviewed on Nov 9, 2025
Holiday Inn Express Newcastle by IHG
Staff, room and proximity to everywhere
Reviewed on Nov 7, 2025
The Executive Inn
Great facilities. Breakfast was awesome.
Reviewed on Nov 8, 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Thornton
Beresfield
While Beresfield might not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Hunter Region Botanic Gardens and Pambalong Nature Reserve.
Chisholm
While Chisholm isn't home to many top sights, Wallalong House - Hunter Valley Wedding Venue and Maitland Showground are some notable places to visit nearby.
Metford
Though Metford might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Maitland Gaol and Maitland Showground.
Tarro
Tarro might not have many top sights, but Hunter Region Botanic Gardens and Hexham Swamp Nature Reserve are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
East Maitland
Shopping and restaurants are highlights of East Maitland. Make a stop by Maitland Gaol or Stockland Green Hills Shopping Center while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Metford Station to get around town.
Morpeth
Morpeth is well-liked for its restaurants and historic sites. If you're hoping to see more of the larger area, Wallalong House - Hunter Valley Wedding Venue and Maitland Showground are some interesting sights nearby to check out.
