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Maitland

Popular places to visit

Maitland Regional Art Gallery

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 Regional Art Gallery
Maitland Gaol

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 Gaol

Maitland Showground

Enjoy an outing to Maitland Showground during your stay in Maitland.

Maitland Showground

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.

Hunter Region Botanic Gardens

Walka Water Works

Explore the great outdoors at Walka Water Works, a lovely green space in Maitland.

Walka Water Works

Maitland Hospital

If Maitland Hospital is what brings you to town, hopefully you'll have a chance to explore more of Maitland.

Maitland Hospital

Things to do

Circle entrance in wall to garden in Hunter Valley

Private Hunter Valley Scenery, Wine & Food Tour

฿33,674
per traveller
Private Hunter Valley Scenery, Wine & Food Tour
Wine Tasting Fun

Hunter Valley Small Group Luxury Wine Tasting Tour from Sydney

฿4,946
per adult
Hunter Valley Small Group Luxury Wine Tasting Tour from Sydney
three inflated hot air balloons in Hunter Valley

Hunter Valley Sunrise Hot Air Balloon Flight with Bubbly Breakfast

฿7,766
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Hunter Valley Sunrise Hot Air Balloon Flight with Bubbly Breakfast
Country towns: River & farm tour. Departing Newcastle.

Country towns: River & farm tour. Departing Newcastle.

฿5,156
per adult
Country towns: River & farm tour. Departing Newcastle.
Maitland's True Crime Tour

Maitland's True Crime Tour

฿716
per adult
Maitland's True Crime Tour
New Experts

Small-Group Hunter Valley Wine Tasting Tour from Sydney

฿4,609
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Small-Group Hunter Valley Wine Tasting Tour from Sydney
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Top hotels in Thornton

Thornton Executive Hotel

Thornton Executive Hotel

3 out of 5
21 Poynton Place, Thornton, NSW
The price is ฿2,427 per night from 26 Aug to 27 Aug
฿2,427
฿2,670 total
26 Aug - 27 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Maitland. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and climate control. Popular attractions Stockland Green Hills Shopping Center and Maitland ...
7.8/10 Good! (263 reviews)
Convenient location
"A convenient place to stay overnight. Close to the highway but very quiet. Our front door code didn’t seem to work but a quick phone call and it was easily resolved. Room was spacious & comfortable. Would definitely stay again."

Reviewed on 21 Jul 2025

Thornton Executive Hotel
Little National Hotel Newcastle

Little National Hotel Newcastle

4 out of 5
44 Honeysuckle Drive, Newcastle, NSW
The price is ฿3,071 per night from 7 Sept to 8 Sept
฿3,071
฿3,378 total
7 Sept - 8 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Newcastle. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (478 reviews)
"I love this Hotel"

Reviewed on 19 Aug 2025

Little National Hotel Newcastle
Rydges Resort Hunter Valley

Rydges Resort Hunter Valley

4 out of 5
430 Wine Country Drive, Lovedale, NSW
The price is ฿4,282 per night from 24 Aug to 25 Aug
฿4,282
฿4,711 total
24 Aug - 25 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Lovedale. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,001 reviews)
"location"

Reviewed on 16 Aug 2025

Rydges Resort Hunter Valley
Rydges Newcastle

Rydges Newcastle

4.5 out of 5
Wharf Rd & Merewether St, Newcastle, NSW
The price is ฿3,947 per night from 7 Sept to 8 Sept
฿3,947
฿4,342 total
7 Sept - 8 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Newcastle. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,002 reviews)
"Bed was very comfortable"

Reviewed on 17 Aug 2025

Rydges Newcastle
Holiday Inn Express Newcastle by IHG

Holiday Inn Express Newcastle by IHG

4.5 out of 5
514 King Street, Newcastle West, NSW
Fully refundable
The price is ฿2,876 per night from 31 Aug to 1 Sept
฿2,876
฿3,164 total
31 Aug - 1 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Newcastle. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,004 reviews)
Great place to stay
"Hotel excellent in all departments, could not fault anything."

Reviewed on 16 Aug 2025

Holiday Inn Express Newcastle by IHG
The Executive Inn

The Executive Inn

4.5 out of 5
10 Rugby Road, New Lambton, NSW
The price is ฿3,669 per night from 7 Sept to 8 Sept
฿3,669
฿4,036 total
7 Sept - 8 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Newcastle. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 coffee shops/cafes. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,006 reviews)
"The staff are vary helpful,taxi service good with quick service using their connection button at reception, breakfast is convenient and has everything you want, and very helpful staff"

Reviewed on 20 Aug 2025

The Executive Inn
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Other neighbourhoods around Thornton

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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.

Beresfield
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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.

Chisholm
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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.

Woodberry
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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.

Metford
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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 Showground and Maitland Gaol.

Ashtonfield
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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.

Tarro

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