Waiotahi
Beach
Facilities:
Car Parking
Toilets
Waiotahi beach is a golden sand beach situated 4 kilometres west of Opotiki Township. The beach is 5 kilometres in length and at either end are large river mouths. The beach attracts good crowds during the summer months with surf lifesaving services available during summer and school holidays. The beach has minimal facilities.
Thornton Bar
Facilities:
Car Parking
Toilets

Thornton Bar is a beach consisting of dark & light sand and is situated on the western bank of the Rangitaiki River mouth. Just to the west you'll find Thornton Bar motor camp. Thornton Bar has a quick incline into the ocean and just offshore there is a bar that is formed from sediment moved by the river mouth. ​There are minimal facilities but your always able to utilise the motor camps.
Ohope Beach
Facilities:
Car Parking
Toilets
Changing rooms
Kiosk
Showers
Ohope Beach is a nice beach with good facilities. There is a strong residential base which provides a popular location with good patronage. The beach is popular for swimming, surfing and fishing. There are lifesaving services in summer and on school holidays.​Facilities include; Changing facilities, Food and beverage kiosk, Public toilets & Shower.
Whakatane & Surrounds Beaches
Whakatane, Ohope, Opotiki.
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