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](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](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 $60 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 $153 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 $66 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 $84 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 ![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 $118 nightly $130 total Mar 29 - Mar 30 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! (1,000 reviews) When we first arrived in our room, we couldn't even open the sliding door to see the pool area (glimpses of it) and the flyscreen was ripped. I went downstairs to Reception and let them know about the damaged doors. The lady was polite and put us into another room. However, the glass door was again ... Reviewed on Mar 22, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=3%2F29%2F2026&endDate=3%2F30%2F2026&selected=3946055&PinnedHotelID=3946055&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=3000418515) ![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 $114 nightly $126 total Mar 29 - Mar 30 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! (1,000 reviews) Great experience and great facilities đź‘Ť Reviewed on Mar 14, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=3%2F29%2F2026&endDate=3%2F30%2F2026&selected=1515932&PinnedHotelID=1515932&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 $121 nightly $133 total Apr 12 - Apr 13 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! (659 reviews) A great boutique hotel that is great for business stays but equally enjoyable for a romantic weekend Reviewed on Mar 25, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=4%2F12%2F2026&endDate=4%2F13%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 $65 nightly $71 total Apr 12 - Apr 13 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! (1,937 reviews) We had no hot water to take a shower. There was fleas in the carpet. Reviewed on Mar 27, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=4%2F12%2F2026&endDate=4%2F13%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 $120 nightly $120 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! (895 reviews) Location is good, pool is good, room is good size. Hard to fault Reviewed on Mar 25, 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 $110 nightly $121 total Apr 2 - Apr 3 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! (1,579 reviews) The apartment we were originally given had a staircase we didn’t want to climb, as we are both in our eighties. Staff quickly arranged another one for us without any bother. Although a bit noisy, as on the street side, we loved the apartment. It is next door to the gym, but no one used it while we ... 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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 Gaol 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) ### Metford Though Metford might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Maitland Gaol and Maitland Showground. [](https://expedia.com/Maitland-Metford.dx553248634380775384) ![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) ### 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. [](https://expedia.com/Maitland-Tarro.dx6343854) ![East Maitland](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](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. 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