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.
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 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
Newcastle: Lake Macquarie Cruise with Lunch
Hunter Valley Sunrise Hot Air Balloon Flight with Bubbly Breakfast
Newcastle: Hunter Valley Wine, Gin, Cheese & Chocolate Tour
Hunter Valley: Tulloch Wines Mystery Wine & Cheese Tasting
Hunter Valley Wine & Cheese in Small-Group Tour from Sydney
Hunter Valley: Wine, Gin, Cheese and Chocolate Tour
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
Rydges was outstanding , clean and quality room. Breakfast was top notch and kids loved the amenities too! Great holiday
Reviewed on 12 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.
Metford
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Metford and surrounding area, you can visit Maitland Gaol and Maitland Showground.
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.
