Thornton Travel Guide

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Popular places to visit

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Maitland Gaol

Find out about the history of Maitland with a stop at Maitland Gaol. Discover the area's wineries or seek out the bowling alleys.

Maitland Gaol
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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 Regional Art Gallery
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Maitland Showground

5/5(1 review)

Enjoy an outing to Maitland Showground during your stay in Maitland.

Maitland Showground
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Hunter Region Botanic Gardens

3.5/5(3 reviews)

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.

Hunter Region Botanic Gardens
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Walka Water Works

Explore the great outdoors at Walka Water Works, a lovely green space in Maitland.

Walka Water Works
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Winter Art Bazaar

You can spend time studying the exhibits at Winter Art Bazaar in Maitland. Visit the top-notch restaurants or wineries in this romantic area.

Winter Art Bazaar

Activities

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Hunter Valley Private Tour including wine, chocolate, cheese, vodka, gin tasting

NZ$1,481
Per adult
Hunter Valley Private Tour including wine, chocolate, cheese, vodka, gin tasting
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Full Day Tour in Country Towns, Rivers and Aussie Farm

NZ$258
Per adult
Full Day Tour in Country Towns, Rivers and Aussie Farm
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Maitland's True Crime Tour

NZ$36
Per adult
Maitland's True Crime Tour
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From Newcastle: Hunter Valley Brewery Tour with Lunch

NZ$242
Per adult
From Newcastle: Hunter Valley Brewery Tour with Lunch
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Port Stephens Day Tour with Dolphin Cruise, 4WDtour, Sandboarding

NZ$203
Per adult
Port Stephens Day Tour with Dolphin Cruise, 4WDtour, Sandboarding
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Private full-day wine tour in the Hunter Valley

NZ$531
Per adult
Private full-day wine tour in the Hunter Valley
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Our pick of the best Thornton Hotel Deals

ibis Newcastle
ibis Newcastle
3.5 out of 5
700 Hunter Street, Newcastle West, NSW
The price is NZ$125 per night from 2 Jun to 3 Jun
NZ$125
per night
2 Jun - 3 Jun
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Newcastle. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), 24-hour room service, and WiFi (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful ...
7.6/10 Good! (1,003 reviews)
"My stay was reasonable and my request for a much harder pillow was met and appreciated"

Reviewed on 21 May 2024

ibis Newcastle
Alloggio Thornton
Alloggio Thornton
3 out of 5
21 Poynton Place, Thornton, NSW
The price is NZ$153 per night from 11 Jun to 12 Jun
NZ$153
per night
11 Jun - 12 Jun
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Maitland. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and climate control. Our guests praise the clean rooms in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
7.6/10 Good! (188 reviews)
"Cheap, easy, and modern. Great for someone on the move"

Reviewed on 20 May 2024

Alloggio Thornton
The Executive Inn
The Executive Inn
4.5 out of 5
10 Rugby Road, New Lambton, NSW
The price is NZ$187 per night from 3 Jun to 4 Jun
NZ$187
per night
3 Jun - 4 Jun
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Newcastle. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in our ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,000 reviews)
"close to where we needed tobe"

Reviewed on 20 May 2024

The Executive Inn
Rydges Newcastle
Rydges Newcastle
4.5 out of 5
Wharf Rd & Merewether St, Newcastle, NSW
The price is NZ$229 per night from 2 Jun to 3 Jun
NZ$229
per night
2 Jun - 3 Jun
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Newcastle. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,002 reviews)
Great Stay
"Great Check in service, valet parking was great, room was very comfortable and check out was easy and reception staff were very nice"

Reviewed on 24 May 2024

Rydges Newcastle
NOAH'S On The Beach
NOAH'S On The Beach
4 out of 5
Cnr Shortland Esplanade and Zaara Street, Newcastle East, NSW
The price is NZ$226 per night from 2 Jun to 3 Jun
NZ$226
per night
2 Jun - 3 Jun
Stay at this 4-star beach hotel in Newcastle. Enjoy free parking, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,002 reviews)
"This is our 3rd time at Noah's. Love the location just across the road from the beach and a short walk to other attractions. Great restaurant and staff. The best place to unwind and forget about everything."

Reviewed on 25 May 2024

NOAH'S On The Beach
Rydges Resort Hunter Valley
Rydges Resort Hunter Valley
4 out of 5
430 Wine Country Drive, Lovedale, NSW
The price is NZ$257 per night from 29 May to 30 May
NZ$257
per night
29 May - 30 May
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Lovedale. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in our reviews. Popular ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,000 reviews)
"Fabulous buffet breakfast"

Reviewed on 14 May 2024

Rydges Resort Hunter Valley
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Other neighbourhoods around Thornton

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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.

Beresfield
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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.

Chisholm
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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.

Tarro
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Tenambit

While Tenambit isn't home to many top sights, Maitland Gaol and Maitland Showground are some notable places to visit nearby.

Tenambit
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East Maitland

Shopping and restaurants are some noteworthy features of East Maitland. Make a stop by Maitland Gaol while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Metford Station to get around town.

East Maitland
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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.

Morpeth

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