Thornton
Maitland
Popular places to visit
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 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.
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.
Maitland Showground
Enjoy an outing to Maitland Showground during your stay in Maitland.
Walka Water Works
Explore the great outdoors at Walka Water Works, a lovely green space in Maitland.
Mindaribba Weddings
You can take time to visit Mindaribba Weddings during your travels to Maitland.
Things to do
Hunter River Discovery Cruise with Lunch and Devonshire Tea
Lake Macquarie: Cruise with Lunch on the Lake
Newcastle Harbour Dinner Cruise with Buffet and Live Music
Historic Morpeth Cruise with Wine and Local Produce Tasting
Skip the Line: Handmade Cheese, Fruit Paste & Gourmet Bread & Wafers Lunch
Hunter Valley Wines, 2-Course Lunch, Cheese & Chocolate Tour
Top hotels in Thornton
Thornton Executive Hotel
Rydges Resort Hunter Valley
great amenities and staff
Reviewed on Feb 16, 2026
The Executive Inn
Excellent room rate
Reviewed on Feb 18, 2026
ibis Newcastle
Super friendly service at check in and breakfast and check out, clean rooms and the best ibis I’ve stayed in to date!
Reviewed on Feb 14, 2026
Little National Hotel Newcastle
Lovely rooms
Reviewed on Feb 18, 2026
Holiday Inn Express Newcastle by IHG
Great black out blinds. Courteous desk staff.
Reviewed on Feb 18, 2026
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 Gaol are some notable places to visit nearby.
Woodberry
While Woodberry isn't home to many top sights, Hunter Region Botanic Gardens and Hexham Swamp Nature Reserve are some notable places to visit nearby.
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 Gaol are some interesting sights nearby to check out.
