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.
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 waterfront or visit the spas in the area.
Mindaribba Weddings
You can take time to visit Mindaribba Weddings during your travels to Maitland.
Walka Water Works
Explore the great outdoors at Walka Water Works, a lovely green space in Maitland.
Activities
Newcastle: Lake Macquarie Cruise with Lunch
Newcastle: Loop the Lake Cruise
Cheeses of the World Masterclass
Newcastle City Tour: Coastal Charms and City Secrets
Newcastle: Boutique Hunter Valley Wine Tour
Pokolbin: Picnic & Wine Tasting at Audrey Wilkinson Vineyard
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
Rydges Resort Hunter Valley
What a perfect stay for a young family (kids 4 and 7). We enjoyed the early check in that was available (at 11:30am even though website said generally the rooms were available from 3pm), but we got lucky that a room was vacant). The pool was the perfect temperature, the water park was so much fun ...
Reviewed on 11 Jan 2026
The Executive Inn
Room really clean, housekeeping staff do a great job. Pool lovely, well kept. Issue with renovations in room above us that nobody told us about it at check in, d/w reception, apologies made, compensation given, just not what we'd expect, especially given good service on numerous previous visits. ...
Reviewed on 18 Jan 2026
Little National Hotel Newcastle
Room spotless Staff courteous. Bed a bit of a challenge. Very comfortable but hard to get up and around
Reviewed on 14 Jan 2026
Rydges Newcastle
Staff were really welcoming.
Reviewed on 14 Jan 2026
Crystalbrook Kingsley
The most comfortable mattress on the planet!
Reviewed on 11 Jan 2026
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 Gaol are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
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.
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 Gaol are a few top places to visit.
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