Thornton Travel Guide

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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 beautiful beaches 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

three inflated hot air balloons in Hunter Valley

Hunter Valley Sunrise Hot Air Balloon Flight with Bubbly Breakfast

NZ$415
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$276
per adult
Country towns: River & farm tour. Departing Newcastle.
Wine Tasting Fun

Hunter Valley Small Group Luxury Wine Tasting Tour from Sydney

NZ$264
per adult
Hunter Valley Small Group Luxury Wine Tasting Tour from Sydney
Maitland's True Crime Tour

Maitland's True Crime Tour

NZ$38
per adult
Maitland's True Crime Tour
Hunter Valley: Uncork the Hunter Full-Day Wine Tour

Hunter Valley: Uncork the Hunter Full-Day Wine Tour

NZ$246
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Hunter Valley: Uncork the Hunter Full-Day Wine Tour
Port Stephens: Birubi Beach 4WD Tour with Sandboarding

Port Stephens: Birubi Beach 4WD Tour with Sandboarding

NZ$62
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Port Stephens: Birubi Beach 4WD Tour with Sandboarding
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Our pick of the best Thornton Hotel Deals

Little National Hotel Newcastle

Little National Hotel Newcastle

4 out of 5
44 Honeysuckle Drive, Newcastle, NSW
The price is NZ$199 per night from 6 Oct to 7 Oct
NZ$199
6 Oct - 7 Oct
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! (503 reviews)
"Love staying there when I am up for work."

Reviewed on 22 Sept 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$252 per night from 13 Oct to 14 Oct
NZ$252
13 Oct - 14 Oct
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! (1,007 reviews)
"The property is conveniently located to nearby wineries and restaurants in Cessnock by a 10min drive. There’s an EV charger where you can charge the car and concierge provided the charging cable for it."

Reviewed on 24 Sept 2025

Rydges Resort Hunter Valley
Rydges Newcastle

Rydges Newcastle

4.5 out of 5
Wharf Rd & Merewether St, Newcastle, NSW
The price is NZ$235 per night from 28 Sept to 29 Sept
NZ$235
28 Sept - 29 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! (1,013 reviews)
"All areas were looking clean, atmosphere was appropriate for kids, breakfast was gifted to us and we loved the views to the harbour. Having a pool was fun. We would like to come back."

Reviewed on 18 Sept 2025

Rydges Newcastle
ibis Newcastle

ibis Newcastle

3.5 out of 5
700 Hunter Street, Newcastle West, NSW
The price is NZ$149 per night from 19 Oct to 20 Oct
NZ$149
19 Oct - 20 Oct
includes taxes & fees
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 breakfast ...
7.4/10 Good! (1,010 reviews)
"Ideal for short stays, clean and friendly"

Reviewed on 14 Sept 2025

ibis Newcastle
Crystalbrook Kingsley

Crystalbrook Kingsley

4.5 out of 5
282 King St, Newcastle, NSW
The price is NZ$266 per night from 28 Sept to 29 Sept
NZ$266
28 Sept - 29 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Newcastle. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property ...
9/10 Wonderful! (534 reviews)
"Small rooms for the price per night!!!"

Reviewed on 20 Sept 2025

Crystalbrook Kingsley
QT Newcastle

QT Newcastle

4.5 out of 5
185 Hunter Street, Newcastle, NSW
The price is NZ$254 per night from 16 Oct to 17 Oct
NZ$254
16 Oct - 17 Oct
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! (400 reviews)
"Fantastic! Next time we will stay more than one night!"

Reviewed on 22 Sept 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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