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.
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
Newcastle: Lake Macquarie Cruise with Lunch
Newcastle Harbour Dinner Cruise with Buffet and Live Music
Skip the Line: Handmade Cheese, Fruit Paste & Gourmet Bread & Wafers Lunch
Cheeses of the World Masterclass
Sydney: Hunter Valley Wines, 2 Course Lunch, Cheese & Choc Tour
Hunter Valley Sunrise Hot Air Balloon Flight with Bubbly Breakfast
Top hotels in Thornton
Thornton Executive Hotel
Great clean, last minute booking. They have a late check at menu for additional cost, that we took advantage of. Tidy basic room with fridge, microwave and kettle amenities.
Reviewed on Dec 21, 2025
Little National Hotel Newcastle
Loved our stay here
Reviewed on Dec 22, 2025
Rydges Resort Hunter Valley
Exceptional service all around
Reviewed on Dec 19, 2025
Holiday Inn Express Newcastle by IHG
Great price, cheap parking & breakfast included. The location is good, the rooms are fine and the hotel is clean and well presented. The staff are excellent. Definitely recommended !!
Reviewed on Dec 20, 2025
The Executive Inn
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Reviewed on Dec 19, 2025
Rydges Newcastle
Room was clean needs a paint or refinish
Reviewed on Dec 4, 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 Stockland Green Hills Shopping Center.
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.
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 Stockland Green Hills Shopping Center or Maitland Gaol 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.
Millers Forest
Though Millers Forest might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Hunter Region Botanic Gardens and Nargoon Reserve.
