Thornton
Maitland
Popular places to visit
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 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.
Hunter Region Botanic Gardens
Explore the great outdoors at Hunter Region Botanic Gardens, a lovely green space in Maitland. Stroll along the waterfront 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.
Mindaribba Weddings
You can take time to visit Mindaribba Weddings during your travels to Maitland.
Things to do
Newcastle: Loop the Lake Cruise
Hunter River Discovery Cruise with Lunch and Devonshire Tea
Hunter Valley Wine & Cheese in Small-Group Tour from Sydney
Hunter Valley: Self Guided Wine Tasting with Grazing Board
Hunter Valley: Wine, Gin, Cheese and Chocolate Tour
Thornton Hotel Deals
Thornton Executive Hotel
Great clean, last minute booking. They have a late check at menu for additional cost, that we took advantage of. Tidy basic room with fridge, microwave and kettle amenities.
Reviewed on Dec 21, 2025
Little National Hotel Newcastle
Very clean room with all the facilities and very good bed
Reviewed on Dec 29, 2025
Rydges Resort Hunter Valley
One of our pillows is mouldy. We only realise the morning we woke up and we saw the end of the pillow. The body wash in the shower is empty. My 5yr old daughter burn her ankle in the baby jumping castle when she did her first slide. So she did not get to enjoy much as she had pain on her foot. We ...
Reviewed on Dec 24, 2025
The Executive Inn
Nice pool and spa for kids. Would stay again if in the area
Reviewed on Dec 29, 2025
Rydges Newcastle
Would have given it 5 stars but the hallways smelt from room service trays being left in the hallways. Staff were fantastic as was the pool and waterslide.
Reviewed on Dec 29, 2025
Honeysuckle Executive Apartments
Loved everything about it
Reviewed on Dec 14, 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.
Metford
Though Metford might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Stockland Green Hills Shopping Center and Maitland Gaol.
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.
Tenambit
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Tenambit and surrounding area, you can visit Maitland Gaol and Stockland Green Hills Shopping Center.
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.
