Thornton Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
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.
Maitland Showground
Enjoy an outing to Maitland Showground during your stay in Maitland.
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.
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.
Activities
Newcastle: Lake Macquarie Cruise with Lunch
Hunter Valley: Self Guided Wine Tasting with Grazing Board
Cheeses of the World Masterclass
Hunter Valley Horse Ride - 90 Minutes -Vineyard & Mountain Views
Newcastle: True Crime Guided Walking Tour
Our pick of the best Thornton Hotel Deals
Thornton Executive Hotel
Clean and quiet
Reviewed on 21 Oct 2025
Little National Hotel Newcastle
Great quick check in and the lass looking after us was very efficient. Our room was excellent.
Reviewed on 6 Nov 2025
Rydges Resort Hunter Valley
Great place to base ourselves for nearby wedding, beautiful facilities to enjoy in our downtime. Room was very clean. Yummy breakfast.
Reviewed on 3 Nov 2025
Rydges Newcastle
Very convenient.
Reviewed on 6 Nov 2025
Holiday Inn Express Newcastle by IHG
Staff, room and proximity to everywhere
Reviewed on 7 Nov 2025
The Executive Inn
Great facilities. Breakfast was awesome.
Reviewed on 8 Nov 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Thornton
Beresfield
When in Beresfield, you can plan a visit to Hunter Region Botanic Gardens and Pambalong Nature Reserve, 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.
Woodberry
While Woodberry isn't home to many top sights, Hunter Region Botanic Gardens and Hexham Swamp Nature Reserve are some notable places to visit nearby.
Metford
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Metford and surrounding area, you can visit Maitland Gaol 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.
Thornton Travel Guide
- Hunter Valley Gardens
- Lake Macquarie
- Newcastle Beach
- Nobbys Head Beach
- Merewether Beach
- The Vintage Golf Club
- Newcastle Showground
- Hope Estate
- Blacksmiths Beach
- Wallalong House - Hunter Valley Wedding Venue
- Westfield Kotara
- Stockton Sand Dunes
- Newcastle Ocean Baths
- Merewether Ocean Baths
- Foreshore Park
- Newcastle International Sports Centre
- PepperTree Wines
- Tocal Homestead
- Horseshoe Beach
- Brokenwood Wines
- Watagans National Park
