Thornton Lodge/The Thorn Group

Lodge

About

Thornton Lodge/The Thorn Group is a lodge in Mount Maunganui. The lodge is close to Omanu Beach and Ōmanu Beach, around 2.1 km from Tauranga Airport, about 0.2 km from Omanu Beach. The most comfortable time to visit Mount Maunganui is generally December to February.

Location

What's nearby

Omanu Beach0.2 km
Ōmanu Beach1.2 km
Johnny Danger Lager1.3 km
Classic Flyers Aviation Museum2.0 km
The Lion & Tusk Museum2.4 km
Cement & Tanker Berth3.4 km

Straight-line distances.

Within a short walk

🍽️ 2 places to eat

Everyday amenities within about 1 km, from OpenStreetMap.

Getting there & essentials

Nearest airport: Tauranga Airport (TRG) — 2.1 km → all hotels near TRG
Nearest beach: Omanu Beach — 0.2 km
Sea temperature: Sea temperature about 15 °C in September (Open-Meteo Marine, measured 2026-09-01)
Driving: Drives on the left
Currency: NZD
Power: Type I plugs · 230 V · 50 Hz
Tap water: Generally safe to drink