Thornton Travel Guide
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 waterfront or visit the spas in the area.
Maitland Hospital
If Maitland Hospital is what brings you to town, hopefully you'll have a chance to explore more of Maitland.
Mindaribba Weddings
You can take time to visit Mindaribba Weddings during your travels to Maitland.
Things to do
Historic Morpeth Cruise with Wine and Local Produce Tasting
Newcastle: True Crime Guided Walking Tour
3- Hour Wine and Harvest the Hunter Horse Tour in Pokolbin
Cheeses of the World Masterclass
Hunter Valley Wine Tasting Tour from Sydney
Top hotels in Thornton
Thornton Executive Hotel
"Car park lighting was not working for a late check in"
Reviewed on 28 May 2026
Little National Hotel Newcastle
"As travelling alone, my room was just right, very comfortable, cosy, quiet with a view. Staff friendly, nice little cafe adjoining. Would stay again👍 Safe Walking distance to restaurants & Honeysuckle pub.A plus light rail if needed."
Reviewed on 29 May 2026
Rydges Resort Hunter Valley
"Family friendly clean resort, my family and I had a great time at. Will definitely be back."
Reviewed on 21 May 2026
ibis Newcastle
"The clean room was perfect."
Reviewed on 21 May 2026
Honeysuckle Executive Apartments
"Great location"
Reviewed on 25 May 2026
Jesmond Executive Villas
"I loved the location of the property, it is within a 5 minute walk to Jesmond Shopping centre, which has a variety of dine in/takeaway food options + Jesmond Hotel, which has a great bistro. I booked a pet friendly room as I travelled with 2 puppies. The room was excellent for my needs, but I wasn't ..."
Reviewed on 2 Jun 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 Maitland Gaol and Wallalong House - Hunter Valley Wedding Venue 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.
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 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.
