The TOP 10 BEST Things To Do in Thornton NSW

Northern Highland Travel is an award winning family owned and operated accredited and tour operator. We take tours all over Australia and overseas.

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With a vibrant history spanning more than 150 years this former maximum security prison is now open for you to explore. Maitland Gaol provides experiences for individuals, groups and schools that are tailored to both children and adults. There are many fascinating tours available. Be led around by an ex-warder, join a historic tour to learn more about the Gaol's past or simply take the time to do it yourself with a self guided audio tour. Self guided audio tours are available seven days a week and guided tour times and dates are varied.

The Hunter Region Botanic Gardens cover an area of 140 hectares, much of which has been preserved as natural bushland. The Gardens, which were opened to the public in 1986, are designed, developed and managed by a non-profit company of volunteers. The development of the Gardens was recognised in 1999, with the winning of the 'Significant Regional Attraction' award in the Hunter Regional Awards for Excellence in Tourism. The Gardens was a finalist in these awards in 2000, and won Newcastle City Council Environmental Awards in 1999 and 2000.

Come and enjoy some of the most picturesque wine country the Hunter Valley has to offer on a relaxing, fun wine tour around the Broke Fordwich wine region.

DriveUnow is a private transfer and tour service that is fully insured, accredited and registered. We are highly rated on TripAdvisor and regularly recommended by others too. We cater our services from a single traveller through to small groups of ten. We proudly supply services to front-line and essential workers such as Australian Border Force and medical personnel. We are not a shuttle service, we provide 'point to point' private transportation both directly and exclusively to your final destination.

Visit the Maitland Visitor Information Centre 363 days per year and you will be supplied with a large range of information on local attractions, events and localities, and on the wider Hunter Valley and New South Wales. One of the friendly Visitor Information Officers will help you find and book accommodation, purchase tickets to community events or help you plan your entire visit in Maitland.You can also access free internet and browse the local products for sale including Maitland memorabilia and publications, unique artworks, handmade crafts and regional produce.

Tastes Of The Hunter Wine Tours is a small, family owned business offering exciting food and wine adventures to the beautiful Hunter Valley wine region. Join us for a full day tour tasting the Semillons and Verdelhos the Hunter is known for as well as Merlots and Shiraz, boutique craft beers, locally made cheeses and chocolates. Enjoy our fun small group atmosphere aboard our luxury minibus (max 20 passengers).

Winery tours. Full day tour includes private wine tastings at 4-5 boutique wineries, lunch at a vineyard location, private cheese tasting with the Hunter Valley Cheese Company and chocolate strawberries at the Hunter Valley Chocolate Company. Catering to individuals, couples, families, corporate & conference groups, social clubs, staff parties and bucks and hens groups. We do pick ups and returns from Newcastle and Lower Hunter Valley.

Hunter Wetlands Centre is a haven for wildlife and people where you can discover 250 wildlife species on a 45 hectare site.

Richmond Vale Railway Museum is located in the Maitland region.

Owner/operator Pippa Travers is fully licensed, accredited and insured, as well as a proud local who enjoys nothing more than to show off the Hunter Valley and it's wines! After 20 years teaching 60 children under five, she decided on a career change - winemaker! After completing a Wine Production course on make wine, Pippa soon discovered that as her age and to make the wine she wanted to make, she needed more money and muscles. Saying all that, she has worked in many cellar doors, knows and loves her wine, and therefore, knows where to find them! Let our tours introduce the Hunter Valley Wine Country's best wine tasting experiences, with pick ups at various Hunter Valley Locations. Each group on board is given time at each cellar door to gain a complete experience and flavour of the cellar door/vineyard/winery. Pippa's able to regale history, quirky stories and give informative commentary and knowledge about wines, vines and the Valley... All delivered with an innate sense of humour! Specialise in the smaller more BOUTIQUE wineries. Come on board and let me show you the secrets of the Hunter.

Cabin style accommodation.