Thornton Travel Guide
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.
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Other neighbourhoods around Thornton
Beresfield
When in Beresfield, you can plan a visit to Hunter Region Botanic Gardens and Stockland Green Hills Shopping Center, 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.
Tenambit
While Tenambit isn't home to many top sights, Maitland Gaol and Maitland Showground are some notable places to visit nearby.
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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- Lake Macquarie
- Newcastle Beach
- Roche Estate
- University of Newcastle
- Nobbys Head Beach
- Bimbadgen Estate
- Hunter Valley Wildlife Park
- Merewether Beach
- Blacksmiths Beach
- The Vintage Golf Club
- Brokenwood Wines
- Hunter Valley Golf Club
- Foreshore Park
- PepperTree Wines
- Merewether Ocean Baths
- Stockton Sand Dunes
- Charlestown Square
- Watagans National Park
- Newcastle Ocean Baths
- Horseshoe Beach
- NEX