Thornton Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Popular places to visit

Maitland Regional Art Gallery

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
Maitland Gaol

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 Gaol

Maitland Showground

5/5(1 review)

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

Maitland Showground

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 waterfront or visit the spas in the area.

Hunter Region Botanic Gardens

Walka Water Works

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

Walka Water Works

Maitland Hospital

If Maitland Hospital is what brings you to town, hopefully you'll have a chance to explore more of Maitland.

Maitland Hospital

Activities

Wine Tasting Fun

Hunter Valley Small Group Luxury Wine Tasting Tour from Sydney

NZ$256
per adult
Hunter Valley Small Group Luxury Wine Tasting Tour from Sydney
three inflated hot air balloons in Hunter Valley

Hunter Valley Sunrise Hot Air Balloon Flight with Bubbly Breakfast

NZ$403
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Hunter Valley Sunrise Hot Air Balloon Flight with Bubbly Breakfast
Country towns: River & farm tour. Departing Newcastle.

Country towns: River & farm tour. Departing Newcastle.

NZ$267
per adult
Country towns: River & farm tour. Departing Newcastle.
Maitland's True Crime Tour

Maitland's True Crime Tour

NZ$37
per adult
Maitland's True Crime Tour
Port Stephens: Birubi Beach 4WD Tour with Sandboarding

Port Stephens: Birubi Beach 4WD Tour with Sandboarding

NZ$60
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Port Stephens: Birubi Beach 4WD Tour with Sandboarding
Hunter Valley Horse Ride - 90 Minutes -Vineyard & Mountain Views

Hunter Valley Horse Ride - 90 Minutes -Vineyard & Mountain Views

NZ$158
per adult
Hunter Valley Horse Ride - 90 Minutes -Vineyard & Mountain Views
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Our pick of the best Thornton Hotel Deals

Thornton Executive Hotel

Thornton Executive Hotel

3 out of 5
21 Poynton Place, Thornton, NSW
The price is NZ$142 per night from 17 Aug to 18 Aug
NZ$142
17 Aug - 18 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Maitland. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and climate control. Popular attractions Stockland Green Hills Shopping Center and Maitland ...
7.8/10 Good! (262 reviews)
Convenient location
"A convenient place to stay overnight. Close to the highway but very quiet. Our front door code didn’t seem to work but a quick phone call and it was easily resolved. Room was spacious & comfortable. Would definitely stay again."

Reviewed on 21 Jul. 2025

Thornton Executive Hotel
Little National Hotel Newcastle

Little National Hotel Newcastle

4 out of 5
44 Honeysuckle Drive, Newcastle, NSW
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is NZ$176 per night from 31 Aug to 1 Sept
NZ$176
31 Aug - 1 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Newcastle. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (467 reviews)
"Nice breakfast"

Reviewed on 8 Aug. 2025

Little National Hotel Newcastle
Rydges Resort Hunter Valley

Rydges Resort Hunter Valley

4 out of 5
430 Wine Country Drive, Lovedale, NSW
The price is NZ$246 per night from 24 Aug to 25 Aug
NZ$246
24 Aug - 25 Aug
includes taxes & fees
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 ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,004 reviews)
"Excellent staff service and clean rooms"

Reviewed on 9 Aug. 2025

Rydges Resort Hunter Valley
Holiday Inn Express Newcastle by IHG

Holiday Inn Express Newcastle by IHG

4.5 out of 5
514 King Street, Newcastle West, NSW
The price is NZ$157 per night from 24 Aug to 25 Aug
NZ$157
24 Aug - 25 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Newcastle. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,001 reviews)
"We love staying at the Holiday Inn Newcastle. Its clean, modern, hospitality and local to shops and other amenities. Overall I would return knowing we’ll receive the same level of service, venue standards and hospitality. Only small downsides is cost of parking and variety of breakfast options."

Reviewed on 5 Aug. 2025

Holiday Inn Express Newcastle by IHG
Rydges Newcastle

Rydges Newcastle

4.5 out of 5
Wharf Rd & Merewether St, Newcastle, NSW
The price is NZ$227 per night from 7 Sept to 8 Sept
NZ$227
7 Sept - 8 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Newcastle. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,001 reviews)
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Reviewed on 3 Aug. 2025

Rydges Newcastle
QT Newcastle

QT Newcastle

4.5 out of 5
185 Hunter Street, Newcastle, NSW
The price is NZ$243 per night from 17 Aug to 18 Aug
NZ$243
17 Aug - 18 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Newcastle. Enjoy 2 bars/lounges, breakfast (surcharge), and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the bar and the helpful ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (373 reviews)
"QT Newcastle is a well kept, luxurious hotel that surprised us. I’ve stayed in a few QT properties before and this was my favourite. Room was clean, cosy and felt lush. Rooftop bar was wicked, and check in was effortless. Staff were so friendly and helpful"

Reviewed on 10 Aug. 2025

QT Newcastle
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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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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.

Woodberry
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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.

Metford
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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 Maitland Showground and Maitland Gaol.

Ashtonfield
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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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