Thornton
Maitland
Popular places to visit

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 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 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.
Walka Water Works
Explore the great outdoors at Walka Water Works, a lovely green space in Maitland.
Maitland Hospital
If Maitland Hospital is what brings you to town, hopefully you'll have a chance to explore more of Maitland.
Things to do

Hunter Valley Small Group Luxury Wine Tasting Tour from Sydney

Private Hunter Valley Scenery, Wine & Food Tour

Hunter Valley Sunrise Hot Air Balloon Flight with Bubbly Breakfast

Country towns: River & farm tour. Departing Newcastle.

Small-Group Hunter Valley Wine Tasting Tour from Sydney
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Other neighbourhoods around Thornton

Beresfield
When in Beresfield, you can plan a visit to Stockland Green Hills Shopping Center and Hunter Region Botanic Gardens, 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.