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
Newcastle: True Crime Guided Walking Tour
3- Hour Wine and Harvest the Hunter Horse Tour in Pokolbin
Cheeses of the World Masterclass
Newcastle City Tour: Coastal Charms and City Secrets
Top hotels in Thornton
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
Little National Hotel Newcastle
"It was ok"
Reviewed on 28 May 2026
NOAH'S On The Beach
"Noah’s sits on a bluff above Newcastle Beach. There is nothing like watching the ocean rollers coming in and most of the time a dozen or more surfers taking their rides. Breakfast is typical English style breakfast with an Aussie twist, lamb sausages for instance. When my flight was unexpectedly ..."
Reviewed on 28 May 2026
The Executive Inn
"Clean"
Reviewed on 25 May 2026
Jesmond Executive Villas
"Great Stayz @ Jeso Executive!"
Reviewed on 27 May 2026
Oaks Cypress Lakes Resort
"Lovely accommodation with a great selection of food at the buffet breakfast. Would definitely come back."
Reviewed on 26 May 2026
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 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 Stockland Green Hills Shopping Center.
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 Gaol.
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.
