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 waterfront or visit the spas in the area.
Maitland Showground
Enjoy an outing to Maitland Showground during your stay in Maitland.
Winter Art Bazaar
You can spend time browsing the exhibits at Winter Art Bazaar during your trip to Maitland. Check out the wineries or top-notch restaurants in this relaxing area.
Maitland Hospital
Though Maitland Hospital might be what brings you to town, perhaps you'll have a chance to explore more of Maitland while you are here.
Things to do
Hunter Valley Wine Tasting Tour from Sydney
Newcastle Harbour Dinner Cruise with Buffet and Live Music
Historic Morpeth Cruise with Wine and Local Produce Tasting
Thornton Hotel Deals
Rydges Resort Hunter Valley
"Family friendly clean resort, my family and I had a great time at. Will definitely be back."
Reviewed on May 21, 2026
Little National Hotel Newcastle
NOAH'S On The Beach
"Old and not well maintained"
Reviewed on May 21, 2026
The Executive Inn
"Great bed"
Reviewed on May 20, 2026
Jesmond Executive Villas
"Checking was disappointing room wasn’t ready to n till almost 330"
Reviewed on May 17, 2026
Oaks Cypress Lakes Resort
"If you prefer to do your own cooking for what ever reason go for it they have everything you need other than an air fryer , the villas have the added bonus of a bbq , parking great staff fantastic , so quiet i could have slept for days. Yes this was in off peak period"
Reviewed on May 10, 2026
Other neighbourhoods 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, Maitland Gaol and Wallalong House - Hunter Valley Wedding Venue 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 Maitland Gaol and Maitland Showground.
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 Gaol are some interesting sights nearby to check out.
Heatherbrae
Visitors to Heatherbrae enjoy its restaurants, and if you want to do some exploring, Tilligerry State Conservation Area is worth a stop.
