Whakatane - Thornton
Whakatane - Thornton
The Thornton boat ramp is a public launching facility situated on the Rangitāiki River at Thornton Beach Road, within the Whakatāne District of the Bay of Plenty region.
It is one of several ports and harbour facilities managed by the Whakatāne District Council.
The site includes boat ramps, jetties, a dedicated waka ramp, and car and trailer parking, making it a well-equipped access point for recreational and other watercraft onto the Rangitāiki River.
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