Title: Visit Thornton: 2026 Thornton, Maitland Travel Guide | Expedia.com [Hotels in Thornton](https://expedia.com/Thornton-Maitland-Hotels.0-n3000418515-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels)[Flights to Maitland](https://expedia.com/Cheap-Flights-To-Maitland.d2441.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Things to do in Maitland](https://expedia.com/Things-To-Do-In-Maitland.d2441.Travel-Guide-Activities)[Car Rentals in Thornton](https://expedia.com/Car-Rentals-In-Thornton.d3000418515.Car-Rental-Guide)[Thornton Vacations](https://expedia.com/Thornton.d3000418515.Destination-Travel-Guides) # Thornton ## Maitland ## Visit Thornton Things to do Hotels Where to stay [Maitland Travel Guide](https://expedia.com/Maitland.dx2441) --- ### Popular places to visit ![Maitland Regional Art Gallery showing outdoor art and signage](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621532609682/193e2932-7994-4b9b-a6d8-9313a54dfc58.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 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. [](https://expedia.com/Maitland-Regional-Art-Gallery-Maitland.d553248621532609682.Vacation-Attraction) ![Maitland Gaol showing interior views](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621532609681/37ef3c63-8376-4fc8-b683-8dde55f8c6b9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Maitland Gaol You can spend time browsing the exhibits at Maitland Gaol during your travels in Maitland. Discover the area's wineries or seek out the bowling alleys. [](https://expedia.com/Maitland-Gaol-East-Maitland.d553248621532609681.Vacation-Attraction) #### 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. [](https://expedia.com/Hunter-Region-Botanic-Gardens-Tomago.d553248621562249068.Vacation-Attraction) #### Maitland Showground Enjoy an outing to Maitland Showground during your stay in Maitland. [](https://expedia.com/Maitland-Showground-South-Maitland.d553248635974560158.Vacation-Attraction) #### Mindaribba Weddings You can take time to visit Mindaribba Weddings during your travels to Maitland. [](https://expedia.com/Mindaribba-Weddings-Mindaribba.d690997462660345856.Vacation-Attraction) #### Walka Water Works Explore the great outdoors at Walka Water Works, a lovely green space in Maitland. [](https://expedia.com/Walka-Water-Works-Oakhampton-Heights.d553248635974560159.Vacation-Attraction) ### Things to do ![Newcastle: Lake Macquarie Cruise with Lunch](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/46777983/58a147e3-65ce-4917-841a-55cf85bfbac9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Lake Macquarie: Cruise with Lunch on the Lake $49 per adult [](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/lake-macquarie-cruise-with-lunch-on-the-lake.a46777983.activity-details) ![Enjoy an amazing day out with friends ](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1401269/eedc2d7c-13af-4a12-b85f-0f11c05661d0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Hunter Valley Wine Tasting Tour from Sydney $155 per adult **100%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/hunter-valley-wine-tasting-tour-from-sydney.a1401269.activity-details) ![Loop the Lake Cruise](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47743198/1400a292-4c39-4aa5-a72e-698c53805159.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Lake Macquarie: Loop the Lake Cruise with Lunch $67 per adult **80%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/lake-macquarie-loop-the-lake-cruise-with-lunch.a47743198.activity-details) ![Hunter River Discovery Cruise with Lunch and Devonshire Tea](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/50793468/624db2d9-f346-4811-8469-e59dfb047ea9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Hunter River Discovery Cruise with Lunch and Devonshire Tea $78 per adult [](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/hunter-river-discovery-cruise-with-lunch-and-devonshire-tea.a50793468.activity-details) ![Women drinking wine at a vineyard in Hunter Valley](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/512643/b40760b1-2c71-463b-a816-99d83b1ab2b9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Hunter Valley Wine & Cheese in Small-Group Tour from Sydney $166 per adult **90%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/hunter-valley-wine-cheese-in-small-group-tour-from-sydney.a512643.activity-details) ![Historic Morpeth Cruise with Wine and Local Produce Tasting](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/50794174/eb184b8b-cbd4-4340-b0ed-7e77ba2806e3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Historic Morpeth Cruise with Wine and Local Produce Tasting $85 per adult [](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/historic-morpeth-cruise-with-wine-and-local-produce-tasting.a50794174.activity-details) [See all activities in Maitland](https://expedia.com/Things-To-Do-In-Maitland.d2441.Travel-Guide-Activities) --- ## Thornton Hotel Deals ![Rydges Resort Hunter Valley](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1520000/1516000/1515932/dd7b4ea4_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Rydges Resort Hunter Valley 430 Wine Country Drive Lovedale NSW $148 nightly $163 total Mar 15 - Mar 16 Total with taxes and fees Book a stay at this spa hotel in Lovedale. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in our reviews. Popular ... 8.6/10 Excellent! (1,008 reviews) Everything was great expect the streaming services. Your stuck with what the provide. Free to air or paid movies. Reviewed on Mar 9, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=3%2F15%2F2026&endDate=3%2F16%2F2026&selected=1515932&PinnedHotelID=1515932&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=3000418515) ![The Executive Inn](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3950000/3946100/3946055/8267539e_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### The Executive Inn 10 Rugby Road New Lambton NSW $113 nightly $124 total Mar 31 - Apr 1 Total with taxes and fees Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Newcastle. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 coffee shops/cafes. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in our reviews. ... 8.6/10 Excellent! (1,001 reviews) 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 Mar 9, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=3%2F31%2F2026&endDate=4%2F1%2F2026&selected=3946055&PinnedHotelID=3946055&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=3000418515) ![Little National Hotel Newcastle](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/102000000/101340000/101339800/101339785/39a7c5e6_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Little National Hotel Newcastle 44 Honeysuckle Drive Newcastle NSW $123 nightly $135 total Mar 29 - Mar 30 Total with taxes and fees Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Newcastle. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful ... 9.6/10 Exceptional! (644 reviews) Always good Reviewed on Mar 7, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=3%2F29%2F2026&endDate=3%2F30%2F2026&selected=101339785&PinnedHotelID=101339785&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=3000418515) ![Jesmond Executive Villas](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1180000/1173000/1172974/bd37e5d3_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Jesmond Executive Villas 189 Newcastle Road Jesmond NSW $62 nightly $69 total Mar 15 - Mar 16 Total with taxes and fees Stay at this aparthotel in Newcastle. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an airport shuttle (surcharge). Popular attractions Newcastle Beach and Allowah Street ... 7.6/10 Good! (1,931 reviews) I had given my towel to the cleaners and just wanted a new o Reviewed on Mar 4, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=3%2F15%2F2026&endDate=3%2F16%2F2026&selected=1172974&PinnedHotelID=1172974&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=3000418515) ![Honeysuckle Executive Apartments](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4590000/4583500/4583476/d32c9b83_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Honeysuckle Executive Apartments Corner of Wright Lane and Newcastle NSW $122 nightly $122 total Apr 2 - Apr 3 Total with taxes and fees Book a stay at this business-friendly aparthotel in Newcastle. Enjoy free WiFi, a health club, and parking (surcharge). Popular attractions Newcastle Beach and ... 7.6/10 Good! (890 reviews) Very comfortable stay close to everything we needed will stay again when in this area. Reviewed on Mar 8, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=4%2F2%2F2026&endDate=4%2F3%2F2026&selected=4583476&PinnedHotelID=4583476&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=3000418515) ![Crown on Darby](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/7000000/6060000/6057700/6057609/75689685_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Crown on Darby 101 Darby Street Cooks Hill NSW $107 nightly $118 total Mar 19 - Mar 20 Total with taxes and fees Stay at this aparthotel in Newcastle. Enjoy free WiFi, a fitness center, and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ... 9.2/10 Wonderful! 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[](https://expedia.com/Maitland-Beresfield.dx3000451138) ![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Chisholm While Chisholm isn't home to many top sights, Wallalong House - Hunter Valley Wedding Venue and Maitland Showground are some notable places to visit nearby. [](https://expedia.com/Maitland-Chisholm.dx3000410103) ![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### 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. [](https://expedia.com/Maitland-Woodberry.dx553248634380774343) ![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Metford Though Metford might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Maitland Showground and Maitland Regional Art Gallery. [](https://expedia.com/Maitland-Metford.dx553248634380775384) ![Maitland Gaol showing interior views](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621532609681/37ef3c63-8376-4fc8-b683-8dde55f8c6b9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### 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. [](https://expedia.com/Maitland-East-Maitland.dx6125505) ![Morpeth which includes signage and a small town or village](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6047043/adbf7821-09fb-4e6e-b0d8-c027221f88a0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### 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. [](https://expedia.com/Maitland-Morpeth.dx6047043) [See our Where To Stay guide](https://expedia.com/Maitland.dx2441.Where-To-Stay?rfrr=TG.LP.Dest.Neigh.Neighborhoods) --- --- - [Stays](?pwaLob=wizard-hotel-pwa-v2) - [Packages](?pwaLob=wizard-package-pwa) - [Flights](?pwaLob=wizard-flight-pwa) - [Things to do](?pwaLob=wizard-lx-pwa) - [Cruises](?pwaLob=wizard-cruise-pwa) - [Cars](?pwaLob=wizard-car-pwa) # Thornton