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.
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
Lake Macquarie: Cruise with Lunch on the Lake
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
Hunter Valley Wine Tasting Tour from Sydney
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 21 Dec 2025
Rydges Resort Hunter Valley
great amenities and staff
Reviewed on 16 Feb 2026
The Executive Inn
Clean room, friendly staff and great facilities.
Reviewed on 4 Feb 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 14 Feb 2026
Rydges Newcastle
10/10! I couldn’t fault a thing. Our stat was very memorable!
Reviewed on 27 Jan 2026
Holiday Inn Express Newcastle by IHG
Good service
Reviewed on 11 Feb 2026
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 Gaol are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
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
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 Gaol are a few top places to visit.
