Thornton Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Popular places to visit
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 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.
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.
Activities
Newcastle: Lake Macquarie Cruise with Lunch
Hunter Valley: Self Guided Wine Tasting with Grazing Board
Cheeses of the World Masterclass
Newcastle: True Crime Guided Walking Tour
Hunter Valley: Tasting of 6 Shiraz Vintages at Tulloch Wines
Our pick of the best 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 21 Dec 2025
Little National Hotel Newcastle
Fantastic stay for our 2nd time - love this place. Love the smell as you walk in, love the gym, love having a bottle filled with cold water and we even got free breakfast this time in our package
Reviewed on 20 Dec 2025
Rydges Resort Hunter Valley
Exceptional service all around
Reviewed on 19 Dec 2025
Holiday Inn Express Newcastle by IHG
Great price, cheap parking & breakfast included. The location is good, the rooms are fine and the hotel is clean and well presented. The staff are excellent. Definitely recommended !!
Reviewed on 20 Dec 2025
The Executive Inn
Great staff and helpful, clean room very comfortable beds
Reviewed on 24 Dec 2025
Rydges Newcastle
Charged more than was quoted, otherwise very good
Reviewed on 23 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.
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 Stockland Green Hills Shopping Center or Maitland Gaol 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.
Millers Forest
Though Millers Forest may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Hunter Region Botanic Gardens and Nargoon Reserve.
