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.
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.
Mindaribba Weddings
You can take time to visit Mindaribba Weddings during your travels to Maitland.
Walka Water Works
Explore the great outdoors at Walka Water Works, a lovely green space in Maitland.
Things to do
Newcastle: True Crime Guided Walking Tour
Cheeses of the World Masterclass
Top hotels in Thornton
Rydges Resort Hunter Valley
Everything was great expect the streaming services. Your stuck with what the provide. Free to air or paid movies.
Reviewed on 9 Mar 2026
The Executive Inn
Didnt use pool. Room was so noisy with traffic noise we found it hard to sleep. Only light curtains on windows and room was right at back of hotel close to a main road.
Reviewed on 9 Mar 2026
Little National Hotel Newcastle
Always good
Reviewed on 7 Mar 2026
Jesmond Executive Villas
I had given my towel to the cleaners and just wanted a new o
Reviewed on 4 Mar 2026
Honeysuckle Executive Apartments
Very comfortable stay close to everything we needed will stay again when in this area.
Reviewed on 8 Mar 2026
Crown on Darby
Massive living area - lovely and clean
Reviewed on 7 Mar 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 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 Showground and Maitland Regional Art Gallery.
East Maitland
Shopping and restaurants are highlights of East Maitland. Make a stop by Stockland Green Hills Shopping Center or Maitland Gaol 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 Showground are a few top places to visit.
