Thornton
Maitland
Popular places to visit
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 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 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 Wine & Cheese in Small-Group Tour from Sydney
Hunter Valley: Wine, Gin, Cheese and Chocolate Tour
Newcastle: Boutique Hunter Valley Wine Tour
Top hotels in Thornton
Thornton Executive Hotel
The room was super clean, big n confy
Reviewed on 4 Dec 2025
Little National Hotel Newcastle
The room was great, we enjoyed our stay.
Reviewed on 16 Dec 2025
Rydges Resort Hunter Valley
Room was great. Staff were great.
Reviewed on 17 Dec 2025
Jesmond Executive Villas
Great location and very comfortable but cleanliness left a little to be desired Was great for what we needed for and the staff were awesome
Reviewed on 22 Nov 2025
The Executive Inn
Rooms were clean but seemed a little out dated.
Reviewed on 17 Dec 2025
Honeysuckle Executive Apartments
Loved everything about it
Reviewed on 14 Dec 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Thornton
Beresfield
When in Beresfield, you can plan a visit to Hunter Region Botanic Gardens and Stockland Green Hills Shopping Center, 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.
Ashtonfield
While Ashtonfield may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Stockland Green Hills Shopping Center 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 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
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.
