Thornton Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

An aerial view of a valley with fields, a river, and distant mountains during sunset.

Activities

Newcastle Harbour Luncheon Cruise

Newcastle Harbour Luncheon Cruise

AU$85
per adult
Newcastle Harbour Luncheon Cruise
Port Stephens Dolphin Watching by Gray Line

Port Stephens Day Tour - Gray Line Sydney

AU$179
per adult
Port Stephens Day Tour - Gray Line Sydney
Newcastle: Half-Day Sightseeing with Coastal Stops & History

Newcastle: Half-Day Sightseeing with Coastal Stops & History

AU$100
per adult
Newcastle: Half-Day Sightseeing with Coastal Stops & History
Loop the Lake Cruise

Lake Macquarie: Loop the Lake Cruise with Lunch

AU$95
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Lake Macquarie: Loop the Lake Cruise with Lunch
Pokolbin: Mount Pleasant Art Tour & Wine Tasting

Pokolbin: Mount Pleasant Art Tour & Wine Tasting

AU$100
per adult
Pokolbin: Mount Pleasant Art Tour & Wine Tasting
Hunter Valley: Uncork the Hunter Full-Day Wine Tour

Hunter Valley: Uncork the Hunter Full-Day Wine Tour

AU$239
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Hunter Valley: Uncork the Hunter Full-Day Wine Tour
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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
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$126 per night from 20 Nov to 21 Nov
AU$126
20 Nov - 21 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Maitland. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and climate control. Popular attractions Stockland Green Hills Shopping Center and Maitland Gaol ...
7.8/10 Good! (303 reviews)
"Booked 2 nights, no room cleaning or bedding change done , no extra bin bags to at least take the rubbish out. No vacuum or room to clean the room. The room was sealed tight with no window , AC modes centrally controlled."

Reviewed on 2 Oct 2026

Thornton Executive Hotel
Little National Hotel Newcastle

Little National Hotel Newcastle

4 out of 5
44 Honeysuckle Drive Newcastle NSW
The price is AU$189 per night from 8 Nov to 9 Nov
AU$189
8 Nov - 9 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Newcastle. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
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 AU$218 per night from 8 Nov to 9 Nov
AU$218
8 Nov - 9 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa hotel in Lovedale. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their reviews. Popular ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,002 reviews)
"We stayed two nights in a three-bedroom villa with two young kids and their grandparents. We are sensitive to cleaning chemicals but none of us had any reaction, no smell, so we could fully relax at the villa. The waterpark and the bigger pool were amazing, entertained our kids all the time, literally ..."

Reviewed on 22 Oct 2026

Rydges Resort Hunter Valley
QT Newcastle

QT Newcastle

4.5 out of 5
185 Hunter Street Newcastle NSW
The price is AU$219 per night from 8 Nov to 9 Nov
AU$219
8 Nov - 9 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Newcastle. Enjoy 2 bars/lounges, breakfast (surcharge) and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the bar and the helpful staff ...
QT Newcastle
Oaks Cypress Lakes Resort

Oaks Cypress Lakes Resort

4 out of 5
15 Thompsons Road Pokolbin NSW
The price is AU$189 per night from 25 Oct to 26 Oct
AU$189
25 Oct - 26 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this golf aparthotel in Pokolbin. Enjoy free parking, 3 outdoor pools and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
Oaks Cypress Lakes Resort
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 AU$249 per night from 2 Nov to 3 Nov
AU$249
2 Nov - 3 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach hotel in Newcastle. Enjoy free parking, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the convenient parking ...
NOAH'S On The Beach
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Our guide on where to stay in Thornton

Find the best Thornton areas for the activities you enjoy most. Learn more about Thornton
Learn more about Thornton
A river flowing through a town with a bridge, surrounded by greenery and fog.

Raymond Terrace

Unique features of Raymond Terrace include the restaurants and shopping. Make a stop by Nargoon Reserve or Tilligerry State Conservation Area while you're exploring the area.

A vineyard with rows of grapevines on rolling hills and a mountainous backdrop.

Heatherbrae

Visitors to Heatherbrae enjoy its restaurants, and if you want to do some exploring, Tilligerry State Conservation Area is worth a stop.

A gated entrance to a building with a green metal gate, a sign indicating an escape route, and a sign for H.M. Gaol Maitland.

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.

A building with signs for Morpeth Wine Cellar, Beer Wine, and Morpeth Gallery.

Morpeth

Restaurants and historical sites are just a few things travellers like about Morpeth. A stop by Morpeth Museum is also recommended if you've got time to explore the area.

Rutherford

Restaurants and shopping are notable features of Rutherford. You might consider stopping by Winter Art Bazaar while you're exploring the neighbourhood.

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