Ideal centre to explore & enjoy the Eastern Bay of Plenty beaches, lakes, rivers, Te Urewera Ranges & White Island. Set in lush, park-like, established grounds. Park motels, tourist flats & cabins, spacious playing area & bush walks, water & waste on all powered sites. Filtered thermal swimming pools free to guests. Non-metered showers.

Kahawai Capital of NZ. Thornton Beach Family Holiday Park is a beachfront and riverside park with a range of accommodation to suit all needs & budgets. Safe swimming, fishing & whitebaiting - lots to do for the whole family. Excellent new facilities. Only Holiday Park in the North Island to be Green Globe benchmarked.

Whakatane Holiday Park can be found on the edge of the Whakatane River, third turn left over Whakatane bridge. Large, sheltered sites, range of accommodation options, clean amenities, handy to town, boat ramp, golf course, safe swimming pool (summer only), internet. Deep-sea fishing. 5 minute walk to town centre & White Island Tour bookings. Backpackers welcome.