Jacksons Retreat Alpine Holiday Park

From $48 For 1 night, 2 adults
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  • Mountain holiday park off Great Alpine Highway 73 on South Island
  • A 15-minute drive to Lake Brunner and half an hour to Arthur’s Pass
  • Stargazing and mountain views; river walks and cycle rides from site
‘Tena koutou ma nga mihi’ – welcome to Jackson’s Retreat Alpine Holiday Park on New Zealand’s South Island, handily located just off Great Alpine Highway 73, the road linking Christchurch on New Zealand’s east coast with the west coast and Glacier Region. The holiday park has 15 acres of campground with spectacular backdrops of the Taramakau River, snow-capped mountains in the Southern Alps, waterfalls and rainforest. With views like this, it's no surprise that the camp owners are keen to protect the area for future generations and give visitors a real sense of the local nature – with that in mind, pitches are set among native bush providing a peaceful, relaxing and eco-friendly environment. The team here are on hand to dispense tips on local sightseeing and share traditional hospitality, knowledge and beliefs based on mutual respect between host and guests. They'll also point you towards some great things to do nearby – but when you do spend time at your site, try to catch a vivid sunset or do some stargazing – South Island is the largest Dark Sky Reserve on the planet.

Site type

Tent sites 15
Lodges, cabins, pods or huts 3
Caravan sites 7
Motorhome sites 22
Caravans for hire 1
Rent a tent 1
Open all year
Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • Your dog must be tattooed or microchipped.
  • The campground/park does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dogs Act (i.e. Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro) and/or any of the following: Staffordshire bull terrier, American Staffordshire terrier, Rottweiler, any Mastiff or Tosa.
  • Units heavier than 8000 kilograms are not allowed.
  • Guests are advised to bring a good quality torch with them as parts of the campground/park are unlit.
  • If reception is closed on arrival: please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.

Languages spoken

English

Pitch types & availability

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Features

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 site/unit

Composting toilet

Disabled facilities

Dog park

Drying room

Food shop

Free wifi

Ice pack freezing

Internet access

Laundry

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

Rallies welcome

Single-sex groups welcome

Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue provided

Barbecues allowed

Campfires allowed

Commercial vehicles allowed

Dogs allowed

Dogs allowed all year

Themes

Bush

Lake and/or mountain

Luxury

Peaceful

Remote location

Spectacular scenery

Walkers' paradise

Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities

Communal freezer

Communal fridge

Dump point

Electric car charging point(s)

Gas cylinders available

Recycling available

Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby

Convenience store nearby

Dog walk nearby

Type

Large (51-200 sites)

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby

Climbing nearby

Cycling nearby

Fishing nearby

Mountain biking nearby

Touring and motorhomes

Drainage hook-up points for caravans

Motorhome service point

Water hook-up points for caravans

Location

Jacksons Retreat Alpine Holiday Park

4464 Otira Highway 73

Arthur's Pass

Jacksons

West Coast

New Zealand

7840

Directions

Timezone

Pacific/Auckland NZST (GMT+12:00)

GPS

-42.74387°N
171.50931°W

Route directions

Google Maps GPS Co-ordinates to our Holiday Park entrance: -42.743884, 171.509322 (copy and paste these numbers into google search engine or google maps) these co-ordinates are for our Holiday Park Entrance.

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

For exploring on two feet or two wheels, there is a waterside bush trail along the Taipo River (10 minutes’ drive) and longer routes from Lake Brunner (15 minutes) leading up Mount French (25 minutes). More serious trails are found in the Bald Range (five minutes), and there are challenging multi-day hikes around Mount Alexander (10 minutes) in the Kaimata Range. Mix in some history with your exploring and head for the 1860s Quartz Crushing Mine Site (15 minutes), or drive the dramatic alpine Arthur’s Pass (half an hour) to see the bizarre rock formations at Kura Tāwhiti/Castle Hill Conservation Area (an hour and 10 minutes), sacred to local indigenous peoples. Looking for adrenaline-pumping thrills? Head for the West Coast Treetop Walk and Café (an hour) to see the rainforest canopy spread out below and views of Lake Mahinapua. Up the activity levels and go skiing and boarding in Arthur’s Pass National Park (15 minutes) or swoosh the powder bowls in Craigieburn Valley Ski Area (an hour and 15 minutes). Novices can find their ski legs at snow school in Mount Cheeseman Ski Area (an hour and a half), with mellow runs on the lower slopes.
  • Does Jacksons Retreat Alpine Holiday Park have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Jacksons Retreat Alpine Holiday Park dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Jacksons Retreat Alpine Holiday Park? For exploring on two feet or two wheels, there is a waterside bush trail along the Taipo River (10 minutes’ drive) and longer routes from Lake Brunner (15 minutes) leading up Mount … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Jacksons Retreat Alpine Holiday Park?
    Camping and caravan
    Arrive:  2 p.m. –  8 p.m.
    Depart by:  10 a.m.
    On-site accommodation
    Arrive:  2 p.m. –  8 p.m.
    Depart by:  10 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Jacksons Retreat Alpine Holiday Park? From $48 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.