Thornton Beach is situated between Whakatane and Matata in the BOP. We are closer than Ohope for many visitors and offer a New Zealand beach holiday with heaps of fun for the whole family. We have many campsites available and various types of accommodation to suit all needs and budgets.

The views from our Holiday Park are spectacular. Whale Island is in front of you and New Zealand’s only live marine volcano White Island can be seen in the distance. The ocean beach stretches out at the parks doorstep and the Rangitaiki River is also metres away.

With panoramic sea views and known for its great catch, Thornton Beach is a fisherman’s haven. Land based anglers can surfcast towards Whale Island, or you can launch the boat at the boat ramp which is only 200m from the park and head out to sea.

Thornton Beach is lovely and quiet. But besides peace, tranquillity, safe swimming and great fishing, there are great Country Cafes and shopping near by. Book a holiday with us and experience our award winning hospitality.

Local

Eat and Drink

• Javaman Cafe - Whakatane (3.8 miles) - A family friendly cafe in the heart of Whakatane, Javaman Cafe provides an extensive range of cabine...
• Cobb & Co. Whakatane - Whakatane (4.0 miles) - Welcome back to New Zealand's original Restaurant and Saloon! Visit Cobb & Co. for a friendly en...
• PeeJays Café - Whakatāne (4.2 miles) - Born out of a love of good coffee, today PeeJays is a favourite of both coffee lovers and foodies al...
• Ohope International Golf Club - Whakatane (9.3 miles) - Internationally recognized Links style Golf course, visitors welcome, open 7 days all year. Clubhous...

See and Do

• White Island Volcano Adventure - Frontier Helicopters Whakatane (1.1 miles) - Frontier Helicopters White Island Volcano Adventure takes you to the edge and into a continuously ac...
• White Island Tours Whakatāne (4.2 miles) - 49 kilometres off the coast of the Bay of Plenty emerges White Island – an active marine volcano o...
• Moutohorā Island Sanctuary Whakatāne (4.2 miles) - Moutohorā (Whale Island) is one of New Zealand's little known treasures and home to a number of...
• Awakeri rail adventures Whakatane (4.5 miles) - Travel along a piece of New Zealand’s rich rail history and experience the natural beauty from the ...
• Wildside Adventures Ltd Whakatane (8.6 miles) - We specialize in snorkeling trips with a Padi Dive Instructor Marine Biologist either from shore or ...