Thornton Travel Guide
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 waterfront or visit the spas in the area.
Walka Water Works
Explore the great outdoors at Walka Water Works, a lovely green space in Maitland.
Maitland Hospital
If Maitland Hospital is what brings you to town, hopefully you'll have a chance to explore more of Maitland.
Things to do
Newcastle: True Crime Guided Walking Tour
Hunter Valley - Awaken your senses with chocolate, cheese & wine
Newcastle: Lake Macquarie Cruise with Lunch
Cheeses of the World Masterclass
Hunter Valley Wine Tasting Tour from Sydney
Newcastle City Tour: Coastal Charms and City Secrets
Top hotels in Thornton
Thornton Executive Hotel
Clean and quiet
Reviewed on 21 Oct 2025
Little National Hotel Newcastle
Loved the self check-in & out. Rooms clean and exactly what we needed for 1 night stay. Will definitely stay here again
Reviewed on 1 Nov 2025
Rydges Resort Hunter Valley
Great place to base ourselves for nearby wedding, beautiful facilities to enjoy in our downtime. Room was very clean. Yummy breakfast.
Reviewed on 3 Nov 2025
Rydges Newcastle
Always great, especially happy hour! Fab views and renovated rooms.
Reviewed on 1 Nov 2025
Holiday Inn Express Newcastle by IHG
Breakfast was lovely, room was practical and the staff were lovely- one person went above and beyond by driving my friends to their hotel when they couldn't get an Uber after the event we attended
Reviewed on 2 Nov 2025
The Executive Inn
Super convenient. All essentials. Room service awesome.
Reviewed on 28 Oct 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.
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.
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.
