Thornton
Maitland
Popular places to visit
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.
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.
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.
Walka Water Works
Explore the great outdoors at Walka Water Works, a lovely green space in Maitland.
Stockland Green Hills Shopping Center
You can do some window-shopping at Stockland Green Hills Shopping Center during your visit to Maitland. Visit the area's shops, or simply enjoy its restaurants.
Things to do
Hunter Valley Wine & Cheese in Small-Group Tour from Sydney
Hunter Valley: Wine, Gin, Cheese and Chocolate Tour
Hunter Valley: Self Guided Wine Tasting with Grazing Board
Skip the Line: Handmade Cheese, Fruit Paste & Gourmet Bread & Wafers Lunch
Newcastle City Tour: Coastal Charms and City Secrets
Thornton Hotel Deals
Thornton Executive Hotel
Room was good Bathroom very good very quiet i didn’t like that everything was self serve, no staff, very impersonal everything else was good
Reviewed on Nov 19, 2025
Little National Hotel Newcastle
Room was clean and well presented. Beautiful scent throughout the entire hotel. All the staff were friendly and attentive that I came across. All the staff were also very attractive.
Reviewed on Nov 30, 2025
Rydges Resort Hunter Valley
The water play and swimming pool is the highlight of our trip, my daughter love playing with water.
Reviewed on Dec 3, 2025
Honeysuckle Executive Apartments
Nice place to stay staff was friendly.
Reviewed on Nov 25, 2025
The Executive Inn
Clean and comfortable. TV not working but that was apparently because of issues from a storm. Disturbed by noisy guests but that can happen anywhere. Very convenient location. Good food in adjoining club. Very friendly staff.
Reviewed on Dec 2, 2025
ibis Newcastle
The stay was nice and easy and staff were helpful.
Reviewed on Dec 2, 2025
Other neighborhoods around Thornton
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 Stockland Green Hills Shopping Center.
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.
Ashtonfield
While there might not be top attractions in Ashtonfield, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Stockland Green Hills Shopping Center and Maitland Showground.
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.
East Maitland
Shopping and restaurants are highlights of East Maitland. Make a stop by Maitland Gaol or Stockland Green Hills Shopping Center while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Metford Station to get around town.
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.
