Thornton Travel Guide
Maitland
Popular places to visit
Maitland Gaol
You can spend time studying 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 browsing the exhibits at Maitland Regional Art Gallery 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 enjoy retail therapy at Stockland Green Hills Shopping Center during your stay in Maitland. Visit the area's shops or simply enjoy its restaurants.
Top hotels in Thornton
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 19 Nov 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 30 Nov 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 3 Dec 2025
Honeysuckle Executive Apartments
Nice place to stay staff was friendly.
Reviewed on 25 Nov 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 2 Dec 2025
ibis Newcastle
The stay was nice and easy and staff were helpful.
Reviewed on 2 Dec 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Thornton
Beresfield
When in Beresfield, you can plan a visit to Hunter Region Botanic Gardens and Stockland Green Hills Shopping Center, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Chisholm
Chisholm might not have many top sights, but Wallalong House - Hunter Valley Wedding Venue and Maitland Showground are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Ashtonfield
While Ashtonfield may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Stockland Green Hills Shopping Center and Maitland Showground.
Tarro
While Tarro may 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 Hexham Swamp Nature Reserve.
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
The restaurants and historical sites are just a few features travellers like about Morpeth. If you want to do some sightseeing nearby, Wallalong House - Hunter Valley Wedding Venue and Maitland Showground are a few top places to visit.
Thornton Travel Guide
- Hunter Valley Gardens
- Lake Macquarie
- Nobbys Head Beach
- Roche Estate
- Merewether Beach
- Blacksmiths Beach
- The Vintage Golf Club
- Westfield Kotara
- Newcastle Showground
- Hope Estate
- Newcastle International Sports Centre
- Stockton Sand Dunes
- Merewether Ocean Baths
- Brokenwood Wines
- Dudley Beach
- Hunter Region Botanic Gardens
