Thornton
Popular places to visit
Maitland Gaol
Find out about the history of Maitland with a stop at Maitland Gaol. Discover the area's wineries or seek out the bowling alleys.
Maitland Regional Art Gallery
You can spend time studying the exhibits at Maitland Regional Art Gallery 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 beautiful beaches or visit the spas in the area.
Walka Water Works
Explore the great outdoors at Walka Water Works, a lovely green space in Maitland.
Mindaribba Weddings
You can take time to visit Mindaribba Weddings during your travels to Maitland.
Things to do
Full Day Tour in Country Towns, Rivers and Aussie Farm
From Newcastle: Hunter Valley Brewery Tour with Lunch
Thornton Hotel Deals
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Reviewed on Jun 9, 2024
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Reviewed on Jun 11, 2024
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Reviewed on Jun 13, 2024
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Reviewed on Jun 10, 2024
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Reviewed on Jun 9, 2024
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Other neighborhoods around Thornton
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Beresfield
While Beresfield might 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 Pambalong Nature Reserve.
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Tarro
Tarro might not have many top sights, but Hunter Region Botanic Gardens and Hexham Swamp Nature Reserve are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
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East Maitland
Shopping and restaurants are some noteworthy features of East Maitland. Make a stop by Maitland Gaol while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Metford Station to get around town.
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Morpeth
Morpeth is well-liked for its restaurants and historic sites. If you're hoping to see more of the larger area, Wallalong House - Hunter Valley Wedding Venue and Maitland Showground are some interesting sights nearby to check out.
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Raworth
Though Raworth might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Maitland Gaol and Wallalong House - Hunter Valley Wedding Venue.
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Heatherbrae
Visitors to Heatherbrae enjoy its restaurants, and if you want to do some exploring, Tilligerry State Conservation Area is worth a stop.
- Hunter Valley Gardens
- Newcastle Beach
- Bimbadgen Estate
- Nobbys Head Beach
- Hope Estate
- Hunter Valley Wildlife Park
- Merewether Beach
- Roche Estate
- Newcastle Showground
- Blacksmiths Beach
- Brokenwood Wines
- Newcastle International Sports Centre
- PepperTree Wines
- Merewether Ocean Baths
- Blackbutt Reserve
- Watagans National Park
- Hunter Region Botanic Gardens
- Foreshore Park
- Wallalong House - Hunter Valley Wedding Venue
- Tocal Homestead
- Charlestown Square
- Dudley Beach
- Hunter Valley Golf Club