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Thornton Beach Holiday ParkCommercial organisation |
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North Island ▷ Bay of Plenty ▷ Whakatane |
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Overnight Camping Site Cost |
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Overnight Camping Site CostWhat is the approximate per-person cost to camp or park your vehicle overnight? Medium Cost Camping Standard facilities of powered sites and hot showers can be expected. Price is per person per night, based on a powered site for two people. |
Overnight Stay Rules |
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Overnight Stay RulesWhat are the accommodation rules for overnight stays at this campsite? Camping and any vehicle You are permitted to stay overnight and camp (with a tent) or in any vehicle. |
Dump Station |
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Dump StationDump stations allow the safe disposal of sewage and greywater from self-contained vehicles. Does this site have a dump station? Dump station available There is a dump station available at this location for the safe emptying and disposal of waste water from recreational vehicles. |
Booking Required |
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Booking RequiredIs it necessary to book a campsite in advance in order to stay overnight? Booking is Required Staying overnight requires booking a site in advance. |
Powered Sites |
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Powered SitesDoes this establishment have powered sites? Powered sites available This campsite offers powered sites to hook into an electricity supply. All our sites are powered. |
Large Vehicle Access |
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Large Vehicle AccessCan large vehicles such as motorhomes, housebuses and caravans gain access? Large vehicle accessible The site is accessible with large vehicles such as motorhomes and 5th wheelers. |
Cabins |
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CabinsDoes this holiday park have a cabin (no kitchen or en suite)? Cabins available This location offers cabins for rental accommodation. Yes we have 2 Standard Cabins. |
Cabin with Kitchen |
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Cabin with KitchenDoes this holiday park have cabins with a kitchen? No cabins with kitchen This location does not offer any cabins with a kitchen for rental accommodation. For accommodation with Kitchens see our Tourist Flats and Park Motels. |
En Suite Units |
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En Suite UnitsDoes this holiday park have units with an en suite? No en-suite units This location does not offer en-suite units for rental accommodation. |
Self Contained Units |
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Self Contained UnitsDoes this holiday park have self contained units? Self-contained units available This location offers self-contained units for rental accommodation. Yes we have Tourist Flats (5) and Park Motels (2) all with Kitchens |
Park Motels |
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Park MotelsDoes this holiday park have park motels? Park motels available This location offers park motels for rental accommodation. Yes we have 2 Park Motels. |
On Site Caravans |
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On Site CaravansDoes this holiday park offer on-site caravans as accommodation? No on-site caravans This location does not offer on-site caravans for rental accommodation. No holiday accommodation is available in caravans, but we have long stay and permanent accommodation available. |
Non-powered Sites |
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Non-powered SitesDoes this holiday park offer non-powered sites? No non-powered sites This site does not offer non-powered camp sites. All our camp sites are powered and are charged at no extra cost for power. |
Dogs |
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DogsDoes this establishment allow dogs? Dogs allowed The location allows dogs. There may be conditions that may be met eg. dogs must be on a leash. Yes, by arrangement and not during peak holiday period times. |
Conference Facilities |
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Conference FacilitiesDoes this establishment offer conference facilities? Conference facilities available This establishment offers conference facilities for group events and business gatherings. |
Vehicle Access |
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Vehicle AccessCan vehicles drive in? Vehicle accessible This location is accessible in a vehicle. |
WiFi Internet |
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WiFi InternetWhat type of WiFi internet access is available? Paid WiFi There is WiFi internet access available but it costs money to use. |
Welcome to New Zealand's most comprehensive database of freely available camping information. This is the only travel map of its kind in NZ.
Geat experience for new campers.
Brilliant site.
Cute campsite near the beach.
Nice campsite at the beach.
Great new showers!
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8/10 | 6 |
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7/10 | 3 |
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5.0/5
They have hot showers with good water pressure $1 for 5mins so worth it.
The facilities is so clean and maintained iits like staying in a 5 star motel you would not expect the facilities to be so flash.
This is a hidden Gem.
They have washing machine and dryer kitchen with stove tops. And a little tv room.
Every camp site has power available
Reviewed 6 months ago
Customer
4.0/5
Good basic campground with spotlessly clean facilities.
Friendly and helpful owners. A little expensive at 20pp for a powered sight but overall I would recommend. The use of hand towels in the washrooms could be improved on.
Reviewed about 5 years ago
Customer
4.0/5
Nice place by the sea, very beautiful.
Well maintained holiday park with friendly staff.
Reviewed almost 6 years ago and experienced in December 2018
Customer
5.0/5
A wonderful family motorcamp, clean, well kept NZMCA discount.
Awesome managers.
Highly recommended, we loved it and will sure be back.
Ray and Cindy. ROTORUA
Reviewed about 6 years ago
Customer
3.5/5
Cute campsite near the beach.
Note there are no beach sites available for campervans or tents. The view of the beach is blocked by permanent motor homes/cabins.
Price on Rankers completely wrong. $40 for two people powered site (no unpowered available). Extra cost for shower of $1 each.
Facilities fine.
Overall nice campsite but overpriced compared to others on our 5 week trip.
Reviewed over 5 years ago
Customer
5.0/5
Brilliant site.
Great facilities on a fabulous beach with really friendly, helpful hosts.
Definitely stay here again.
Reviewed over 6 years ago
Customer
5.0/5
Lovely people, clean camp,no complaints at all...nice size sites...would visit again
Reviewed over 6 years ago
Customer
3.5/5
Large campsite near beach.
Friendly manager and happy to give the 10% Rankers discount. Everything very clean and modern. Appears to be geared towards large groups visiting - eg school trips - and has large semi open eating area next to kitchen. However, when we visited it was quite cold and it really needs an indoor space to eat meals when there are only a few guests staying in cold weather.
Reviewed almost 7 years ago
Customer
5.0/5
Geat experience for new campers.
The facilities are so amazing. Just like being at home. The beach was beautiful and the swim in the river is safe and good for children. We had good internet access. Recommend everyone try and good rates.
Reviewed over 7 years ago
Customer
5.0/5
What a Great 12 days at Thornton Holiday Park.
Very Clean bathroom/family showers great kitchen/laundry facilities, most of all very safe for my 3 grandchildren aged 9,6 & 6. We nicknamed the Jumping Pillow our "Babysitter", as it rises at 8am & deflates at 8pm. Our grandchildren loved it, made alot of friends too. Would recommend this to everyone. Beach is just out the main entrance & the wharf 2 minute walk. Hoping to book in early again for this year. Great Staff...just Fantastic!!
Reviewed almost 10 years ago
Customer
Thanks for the great review Jackie, we do try very hard to make our camp a great choice. Thanks Thronton Beach Holiday Park.
Louise
Representative
5.0/5
They have hot showers with good water pressure $1 for 5mins so worth it.
The facilities is so clean and maintained iits like staying in a 5 star motel you would not expect the facilities to be so flash.
This is a hidden Gem.
They have washing machine and dryer kitchen with stove tops. And a little tv room.
Every camp site has power available
Reviewed 6 months ago
Customer
3.0/5
We were placed in the paddock away from the main facilities so had to use the old block which was tidy but the hand towels were soaking wet and the stench from the mens urinal would greet you each visit
Good location, with a great pizza truck which visits on a Monday but we had a few issues with our stay:
. It’s not advertised but tokens are to be purchased for “5 min” showers (the old ablution block showers only run for 4min so best to visit the big block) Showers are HOT which is great for winter... sucked a bit during summer.
Couldn’t find any space in the fridges provided and the freezer wouldn’t freeze any of our ice packs -even overnight! Would suggest an improvement on both of these options.
Basically: a great spot for a swim but struggled to relax with our stay not being too easy :(
Reviewed almost 5 years ago
Customer
4.0/5
Good basic campground with spotlessly clean facilities.
Friendly and helpful owners. A little expensive at 20pp for a powered sight but overall I would recommend. The use of hand towels in the washrooms could be improved on.
Reviewed about 5 years ago
Customer
3.5/5
Cute campsite near the beach.
Note there are no beach sites available for campervans or tents. The view of the beach is blocked by permanent motor homes/cabins.
Price on Rankers completely wrong. $40 for two people powered site (no unpowered available). Extra cost for shower of $1 each.
Facilities fine.
Overall nice campsite but overpriced compared to others on our 5 week trip.
Reviewed over 5 years ago
Customer
4.0/5
Nice place by the sea, very beautiful.
Well maintained holiday park with friendly staff.
Reviewed almost 6 years ago and experienced in December 2018
Customer
5.0/5
A wonderful family motorcamp, clean, well kept NZMCA discount.
Awesome managers.
Highly recommended, we loved it and will sure be back.
Ray and Cindy. ROTORUA
Reviewed about 6 years ago
Customer
5.0/5
Brilliant site.
Great facilities on a fabulous beach with really friendly, helpful hosts.
Definitely stay here again.
Reviewed over 6 years ago
Customer
5.0/5
Lovely people, clean camp,no complaints at all...nice size sites...would visit again
Reviewed over 6 years ago
Customer
3.5/5
Large campsite near beach.
Friendly manager and happy to give the 10% Rankers discount. Everything very clean and modern. Appears to be geared towards large groups visiting - eg school trips - and has large semi open eating area next to kitchen. However, when we visited it was quite cold and it really needs an indoor space to eat meals when there are only a few guests staying in cold weather.
Reviewed almost 7 years ago
Customer
5.0/5
Geat experience for new campers.
The facilities are so amazing. Just like being at home. The beach was beautiful and the swim in the river is safe and good for children. We had good internet access. Recommend everyone try and good rates.
Reviewed over 7 years ago
Customer
5.0/5
We stayed at Thornton Beach Holiday park for over a week in our Van.
We found the facilities in the ablution block spotless, showers hot, powerful and worth the small fee of $1 charged. The beach and river are ideal for swimming. Campsites are larger than most and are sheltered from wind. Staff where excellent - will definitely be coming back!
Reviewed over 7 years ago
Customer
5.0/5
What a magical place!
From the time we walked into reception till the day we left we where treated with the most helpful friendly team. The facilities are excellent, the beach is beautiful and the grounds are kept immaculate. Close to everything you should need. Recommend this park to everyone. Best park in Nz thus far !
Reviewed over 7 years ago
Customer
4.5/5
Well kept, clean and tidy site right on the beach and river estuary.
Plenty of room in the well kept park. Facilities immaculate.
Reviewed over 8 years ago
Customer
Thank you Paul for the great review. We are glad you enjoyed our Park.
Thornton Beach Holiday park
Louise
Representative
1.5/5
We had a poor night of sleep due to a group partying in a cabin until about 4am - the noise echoed around the whole site as far as the toilets.
The owners didn't do anything (and apparently from chatting to a regular site user this is not the first instance of rowdy behaviour being ignored by the owners). And $40 for two on an unpowered site in March is very expensive. Facilities are clean, location is great right next to the beach. It would have been an 8 out of 10 if not for the above issues.
Reviewed almost 9 years ago
Customer
We are very sorry to hear about your interrupted sleep. Unfortunately, occasionally after being asked by the owners "several times to keep the noise level down during the night and to return indoors" these are still ignored.
We do strive and try our best to keep it enjoyable for everyone staying at the camp.
Thanks
Thornton Beach Holiday park
Louise
Representative
4.0/5
Great camping!
Big, clean and close to the beach and fishing dock. Very friendly staff and awesome infrastructure. My boys (7-11) loved it!! We will come back!! We definitely recommend it :))
Reviewed almost 9 years ago
Customer
Thank you for the great review. Look forward to seeing you again.
Thornton Beach Holiday park.
Louise
Representative