Title: Thornton Travel Guide: Best of Thornton, Maitland Travel 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in Thornton](https://expedia.co.uk/Thornton-Maitland-Hotels.0-n3000418515-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels)[Flights to Maitland](https://expedia.co.uk/Cheap-Flights-To-Maitland.d2441.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Thornton Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Thornton.d3000418515.Car-Hire-Guide)[Thornton Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Thornton.d3000418515.Holidays-City-Breaks) # Thornton Travel Guide ## Maitland ## Visit Thornton Things to do Hotels Where to stay [Maitland travel guide](https://expedia.co.uk/Maitland.dx2441) --- ### Popular places to visit ![Maitland Regional Art Gallery](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621532609682/193e2932-7994-4b9b-a6d8-9313a54dfc58.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Maitland-Regional-Art-Gallery-Maitland.d553248621532609682.Attraction) ![Maitland Gaol](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621532609681/37ef3c63-8376-4fc8-b683-8dde55f8c6b9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Maitland-Gaol-East-Maitland.d553248621532609681.Attraction) #### Hunter Region Botanic Gardens 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hunter-Region-Botanic-Gardens-Tomago.d553248621562249068.Attraction) #### Maitland Showground Enjoy an outing to Maitland Showground during your stay in Maitland. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Maitland-Showground-South-Maitland.d553248635974560158.Attraction) #### Mindaribba Weddings You can take time to visit Mindaribba Weddings during your travels to Maitland. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Mindaribba-Weddings-Mindaribba.d690997462660345856.Attraction) #### Walka Water Works Explore the great outdoors at Walka Water Works, a lovely green space in Maitland. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Walka-Water-Works-Oakhampton-Heights.d553248635974560159.Attraction) ### Things to do ![Newcastle: Lake Macquarie Cruise with Lunch](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/46777983/58a147e3-65ce-4917-841a-55cf85bfbac9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Lake Macquarie: Cruise with Lunch on the Lake £45 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/lake-macquarie-cruise-with-lunch-on-the-lake.a46777983.activity-details) ![Enjoy an amazing day out with friends ](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1401269/eedc2d7c-13af-4a12-b85f-0f11c05661d0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Hunter Valley Wine Tasting Tour from Sydney £115 per adult **100%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/hunter-valley-wine-tasting-tour-from-sydney.a1401269.activity-details) ![Lake Macquarie: Cruise and Guided Nature Walk with Lunch](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47715244/5b465486-eee1-4051-8f2e-6f7bb4a8dcfc.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Lake Macquarie: Cruise and Guided Nature Walk with Lunch £74 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/lake-macquarie-cruise-and-guided-nature-walk-with-lunch.a47715244.activity-details) ![Cheeses of the World Masterclass](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4519100/2c650e91-2b34-42ca-89ba-990217435916.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Cheeses of the World Masterclass £21 per adult **100%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/cheeses-of-the-world-masterclass.a4519100.activity-details) ![Picture 8 for Activity Maitland's True Crime Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4752015/e5786796-2116-42d1-be1b-4ca6c4cae7f7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Maitland's True Crime Tour £18 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/maitlands-true-crime-tour.a4752015.activity-details) ![Loop the Lake Cruise](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47743198/1400a292-4c39-4aa5-a72e-698c53805159.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Lake Macquarie: Loop the Lake Cruise with Lunch £50 per adult **80%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/lake-macquarie-loop-the-lake-cruise-with-lunch.a47743198.activity-details) [See all activities in Maitland](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Maitland.d2441.Travel-Guide-Activities) --- ## Top hotels in Thornton ![The Executive Inn](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3950000/3946100/3946055/8267539e_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### The Executive Inn 10 Rugby Road New Lambton NSW £97 27 Apr - 28 Apr includes taxes & fees Stay at this luxury hotel in Newcastle. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 coffee shops/cafes. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their reviews. ... 8.6/10 Excellent! (1,001 reviews) When we first arrived in our room, we couldn't even open the sliding door to see the pool area (glimpses of it) and the flyscreen was ripped. I went downstairs to Reception and let them know about the damaged doors. The lady was polite and put us into another room. However, the glass door was again ... Reviewed on 22 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=27%2F04%2F2026&endDate=28%2F04%2F2026&selected=3946055&PinnedHotelID=3946055&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=3000418515) ![Rydges Resort Hunter Valley](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1520000/1516000/1515932/dd7b4ea4_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Rydges Resort Hunter Valley 430 Wine Country Drive Lovedale NSW £112 19 Apr - 20 Apr 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 ... 8.6/10 Excellent! (1,000 reviews) Great experience and great facilities 👍 Reviewed on 14 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=19%2F04%2F2026&endDate=20%2F04%2F2026&selected=1515932&PinnedHotelID=1515932&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=3000418515) ![Little National Hotel Newcastle](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/102000000/101340000/101339800/101339785/39a7c5e6_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Little National Hotel Newcastle 44 Honeysuckle Drive Newcastle NSW £99 12 Apr - 13 Apr 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 ... 9.6/10 Exceptional! (660 reviews) Modern room and comfortable bed Reviewed on 28 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=12%2F04%2F2026&endDate=13%2F04%2F2026&selected=101339785&PinnedHotelID=101339785&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=3000418515) ![Jesmond Executive Villas](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1180000/1173000/1172974/bd37e5d3_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Jesmond Executive Villas 189 Newcastle Road Jesmond NSW £53 12 Apr - 13 Apr includes taxes & fees Stay at this aparthotel in Newcastle. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and an airport shuttle (surcharge). Popular attractions Newcastle Beach and Allowah Street ... 7.6/10 Good! (1,937 reviews) We had no hot water to take a shower. There was fleas in the carpet. Reviewed on 27 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=12%2F04%2F2026&endDate=13%2F04%2F2026&selected=1172974&PinnedHotelID=1172974&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=3000418515) ![Honeysuckle Executive Apartments](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4590000/4583500/4583476/d32c9b83_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Honeysuckle Executive Apartments Corner of Wright Lane and Newcastle NSW £94 2 Apr - 3 Apr includes taxes & fees Stay at this business-friendly aparthotel in Newcastle. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a health club and parking (surcharge). Popular attractions Newcastle Beach and Maritime ... 7.6/10 Good! (895 reviews) Location is good, pool is good, room is good size. Hard to fault Reviewed on 25 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=02%2F04%2F2026&endDate=03%2F04%2F2026&selected=4583476&PinnedHotelID=4583476&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=3000418515) ![Crown on Darby](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/7000000/6060000/6057700/6057609/75689685_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Crown on Darby 101 Darby Street Cooks Hill NSW £90 26 Apr - 27 Apr includes taxes & fees Stay at this aparthotel in Newcastle. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a fitness centre and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ... 9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,581 reviews) Easy and secure parking, very comfortable and secure Reviewed on 29 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=26%2F04%2F2026&endDate=27%2F04%2F2026&selected=6057609&PinnedHotelID=6057609&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=3000418515) [See all 1,361 properties in Thornton](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=30%2F03%2F2026&endDate=31%2F03%2F2026®ionId=3000418515) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. 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[](https://expedia.co.uk/Maitland-Beresfield.dx3000451138) ![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Maitland-Chisholm.dx3000410103) ![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Maitland-Metford.dx553248634380775384) ![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Maitland-Tarro.dx6343854) ![East Maitland](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621532609681/37ef3c63-8376-4fc8-b683-8dde55f8c6b9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Maitland-East-Maitland.dx6125505) ![Morpeth](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6047043/adbf7821-09fb-4e6e-b0d8-c027221f88a0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### 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 Showground are a few top places to visit. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Maitland-Morpeth.dx6047043) --- --- - [Stays](?pwaLob=wizard-hotel-pwa-v2) - [Packages](?pwaLob=wizard-package-pwa) - [Flights](?pwaLob=wizard-flight-pwa) - [Things to do](?pwaLob=wizard-lx-pwa) - [Cruises](?pwaLob=wizard-cruise-pwa) - [Cars](?pwaLob=wizard-car-pwa) # Thornton Travel Guide