Thornton
Maitland
Popular places to visit
Maitland Gaol
You can spend time studying 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 browsing the exhibits at Maitland Regional Art Gallery 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 enjoy retail therapy at Stockland Green Hills Shopping Center during your stay in Maitland. Visit the area's shops or simply enjoy its restaurants.
Things to do
Cheeses of the World Masterclass
Newcastle: True Crime Guided Walking Tour
Newcastle: Hunter Valley Wine, Gin, Cheese & Chocolate Tour
Hunter Valley: Uncork the Hunter Full-Day Wine Tour
Hunter Valley Wine Tasting Tour from Sydney
Top hotels in Thornton
Thornton Executive Hotel
Clean and quiet
Reviewed on 21 Oct 2025
Little National Hotel Newcastle
Fabulous clean new hotel. Super comfy and great location. Lovely staff.
Reviewed on 12 Nov 2025
Rydges Resort Hunter Valley
The villa room we stayed in definitely needs an update new carpets etc but was clean enough and comfy bed. The amenities are great the pool area etc.
Reviewed on 15 Nov 2025
Holiday Inn Express Newcastle by IHG
Everything was fantastic
Reviewed on 13 Nov 2025
Rydges Newcastle
Clean room, amenities & staff
Reviewed on 9 Nov 2025
QT Newcastle
Staff are great and the entire hotel was neat and clean!
Reviewed on 8 Nov 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Thornton
Beresfield
When in Beresfield, you can plan a visit to Hunter Region Botanic Gardens and Pambalong Nature Reserve, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Chisholm
Chisholm might not have many top sights, but Wallalong House - Hunter Valley Wedding Venue and Maitland Showground are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Tarro
While Tarro may 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 Hexham Swamp Nature Reserve.
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
The restaurants and historical sites are just a few features travellers like about Morpeth. If you want to do some sightseeing nearby, Wallalong House - Hunter Valley Wedding Venue and Maitland Showground are a few top places to visit.
Millers Forest
Though Millers Forest may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Hunter Region Botanic Gardens and Nargoon Reserve.
