Pearson Park Resort

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  • Family resort in Colchester with stunning views of the Sundays River
  • Less than 10 minutes' drive from the entrance to Addo Elephant Park
  • Cruises, canoeing and fishing trips organised from the site
All sorts of Eastern Cape escapades are possible for those staying at Pearson Park Resort, a family resort on the banks of the Sundays River in the small town of Colchester. That river frontage doesn’t just provide some splendid scenery for time spent at the park, it’s also a most handy feature for those looking to get out and about – canoeing, sandboarding and angling trips can be organised from here, and site staff can also sort sunrise or sunset river cruises. Meanwhile, birdwatching and fishing are popular picks with those who’d like just a little bit of activity while they chill out on the riverbank. For sandy strolls, simply cross the river (by canoe or ferry) to hit Colchester’s great swathe of sandy beach, which has several kilometres of dunes and fine sand to wander around. All this and elephants too? Yup – the Matyholweni entrance to the Addo Elephant Park is a mere three kilometres away, and a safari centre is just across the road for straightforward sorting of trips to see the big beasts. In between all this excitement, there’s plenty of space and shade to relax in on site, with an outdoor pool and play area to cater for those who’ve still got a bit of energy left. A licensed restaurant and fully-stocked supermarket are just next door to make it easy to organise eats. This is the sort of place where you’ll probably want to stick around for a while, but when it does come time to move on it’s handy to note the proximity of the R2 for smooth onward journeys.

Site type

Tent pitches 100
Touring caravan pitches 20
Lodges, cabins, pods or huts 11
Open all year

Tourist board rating

Languages spoken

British Sign Language (BSL)

Features

Dogs allowed

Leisure on site

Bar or club house

Cycle hire

Evening entertainment

Fishing

Fitness centre

Games room

Indoor swimming pool

Kids' club

On-site restaurant/cafe

Outdoor swimming pool

Play area

TV room

Take away

Tennis

Watersports

Amenities on site

Bath available

Car parking by pitch/unit

Composting toilet

Disabled facilities

Dog park

Drying room

Food shop

Free wifi

Ice pack freezing

Internet access

Launderette

Parent & baby washroom

Pick-up from public transport

Portable toilet

Pub toilets

Public telephone

Shower available

Toilet block

Washing-up area

Wifi

Groups welcome

Family friendly

Motorcycle friendly

Single-sex groups welcome

Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue provided

Barbecues allowed

Campfires allowed

Commercial vehicles allowed

Dogs allowed

Dogs allowed all year

Themes

Budget/backpacker

Peaceful

Utilities

Charging facilities

Chemical disposal

Electric car charging point(s)

Gas cylinders available

Recycling available

Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby

Dog walk nearby

Shop nearby

Type

Large (51-200 pitches)

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby

Fishing nearby

Outdoor pool nearby

Restaurant nearby

Location

Pearson Park Resort

Jetty Street

Colchester

Eastern Cape

South Africa

6175

Directions

Timezone

Africa/Johannesburg +0200 (GMT+02:00)

GPS

-33.69109°N
25.82633°W

Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.

Local attractions

This resort makes a fine pick for folk in search of active times: sandboarding and quad bike outings can be organised within a few minutes’ walk, as can paddles along the Nukakamma Canoe Trail (or shorter outings for those who’d just prefer a taster of the local scenery). And it’s also an excellent spot for accessing animal antics: the Addo Elephant Park (10 minutes’ drive) is a must, of course, but if you’re sticking around for a while you may also like to sort trips to see the Big Five at Kwantu Game Reserve (40 minutes), meet the residents of the Addo Raptor & Reptile Centre (half an hour) or head out to sea on whale-watching expeditions from Bluewater Bay (20 minutes). There are plenty of gorgeous beaches and rural trails to take in around here too, but if you fancy swapping all of that for a bit of urban time, it’s a half-hour drive to Port Elizabeth for art galleries, the seafront Fort Frederick and a history-tinged wander on the Donkin Heritage Trail.

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  • Does Pearson Park Resort have a swimming pool? Yes View all features
  • Is Pearson Park Resort dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Pearson Park Resort? This resort makes a fine pick for folk in search of active times: sandboarding and quad bike outings can be organised within a few minutes’ walk, as can paddles along the Nukakamma … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Pearson Park Resort?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  2 p.m. –  7 p.m.
    Depart by:  10 a.m.
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