Dickson Holiday Park

From NZ$40 For 1 night, 2 adults 2 reviews
On-site touring caravan
Campsite (added by manager 26 apr 2023)
Bunkhouse exterior (added by manager 09 mar 2023)
Bunkhouse exterior (added by manager 09 mar 2023)

  • Holiday park in historic gardens, five minutes’ drive from Thames
  • Kauaeranga Valley trails, including Pinnacles Track, 40 minutes' drive
  • Games room and basics store; shared kitchens and barbecue area
Tucked away in native bushland backed by mountain foothills, Dickson Holiday Park is a base camp to explore the spectacular Coromandel Peninsula – and it’s got a lot of history going on too. This quiet, family-oriented park is located in the former Tararu Gardens, planted in the 19th century by settlers looking to landscape the once-thriving gold town of Thames (five minutes’ drive). Most of all though, Dickson Holiday Park is a magnet for active campers intent on outdoor adventures like bush walks and long-distance cycling straight from the site (there’s bike rental and repair available too should you need either). Hereabouts there’s also a creek for swimming, great fishing (plus a dedicated fish-cleaning sink) and plenty of downtime for relaxing amid lush nature. A hiking track also starts from the site. Even if you don’t want to stir from your pitch, there’s plenty to keep you busy, from playing table tennis, miniature golf and basketball with new-found camping chums to swimming laps in the outdoor pool (open from November until April). If you’re travelling with kids, wear them out in the playground or borrow games and DVDs to keep them entertained; there’s a communal TV and DVD room for cuddly family moments. A small shop sells snacks and other essentials that you might have forgotten, like toothbrushes and sun lotion. Cooks are in the right place too, as there’s a shared kitchen with all the basics, plus a wooden pioneer kitchen and a barbecue corner for alfresco dining. Anything you need on the groceries front can be picked up in Thames.

Site type

Tent pitches 20
Touring caravan pitches 15
Motorhome pitches 20
Lodges, cabins, pods or huts 8
Caravans for hire 5
Open all year
Please note
  • The site 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.
  • A charge of NZ$1.00 (£0.48) applies for the use of the shower.
  • The outdoor swimming pool is open between 25/10 and 30/04 (subject to weather conditions).
  • Dogs are not allowed if you are staying in the accommodation units.
  • At least one of the party members must be aged 18 or over.
  • A cable measuring at least 15 metres is needed for the electric hook-ups.
  • Guests are advised to bring a good quality torch with them as parts of the site are unlit.
  • No naked flames are allowed inside the hired accommodation units.

Languages spoken

English

German

Spanish

Pitch types & availability

Other pitch types

Reviews

100%

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100%

would stay here again

Only showing reviews for the last 30 months.

Excellent place. I liked

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 8
Accommodation 8
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 8
Child friendliness 8
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 10
Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Electric grass and earth pitch

Liked: I liked everything. The place is perfect for a good holiday, and enjoying it with the family is wonderful."

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Wow thank you for sharing your photos, that look so bright and pretty. We have some great camping spots glad you found one. Thank you for your review, we really appreciate your recommendation.

Very quiet and peaceful site with good facilities. Close to town…

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 8
Accommodation 4
Facilities / Activities 8
Customer service 10
Child friendliness No rating
Cleanliness 8
Wifi 8
Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Electric grass and earth pitch

Liked: Very quiet and peaceful site with good facilities. Close to town .

Disliked: Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: We appreciate you sharing your positivity of our humble camp in the middle of the bush. Many do not even know we are here. Thank you for sharing.


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

Wild swimming

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

Picnic table

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

Forest

Lake and/or mountain

Peaceful

Walkers' paradise

Utilities

Charging facilities

Chemical disposal

Electric car charging point(s)

Gas cylinders available

Recycling available

Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby

Dog walk nearby

Public transport nearby

Shop nearby

Type

Medium (26-50 pitches)

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby

Climbing nearby

Cycle hire nearby

Cycling nearby

Fishing nearby

Golf nearby

Indoor pool nearby

Mountain biking nearby

Outdoor pool nearby

Restaurant nearby

Sailing nearby

Tennis nearby

Touring and motorhomes

Seasonal pitches

Tourer storage facilities

Location

Dickson Holiday Park

115 Victoria Street

Thames

Waikato

New Zealand

3500

Directions

Timezone

Pacific/Auckland +1200 (GMT+12:00)

GPS

-37.11093°N
175.5226°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

Bushwalk anyone? There are a number of well-maintained routes straight from the holiday park, including Rocky’s Track leading through thick tropical forest. A 10-minute stroll from camp takes you to the Firth of Thames, famed for its fishing and colourful sunsets. The site is also handy for accessing the challenging Pinnacles Track (40 minutes’ drive), following a former packhorse and loggers’ path through the Kauaeranga Valley. Rent a bike and head for coastal Waiomu village (35 minutes’ bike ride) for a paddle in the sea, or cycle sections of the Hauraki Rail Trail (15 minutes). Other stunning bays nearby include Ngarimu (15 minutes) and Thornton (20 minutes), both peaceful sandy stretches with mountain views. To learn more about the region’s gold-mining heritage, head for the Thames Goldmine Experience to tour a former gold mine, or trace the town's backstory at the Thames Museum Te Whare Taonga o te Kauaeranga (both five minutes’ drive), where displays showcase life during the late-19th-century gold rush.
  • Does Dickson Holiday Park have a swimming pool? Yes View all features
  • Is Dickson Holiday Park dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Dickson Holiday Park? Bushwalk anyone? There are a number of well-maintained routes straight from the holiday park, including Rocky’s Track leading through thick tropical forest. A 10-minute stroll from camp takes you to the Firth … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Dickson Holiday Park?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  12 p.m. –  7 p.m.
    Depart by:  12 p.m.
    On-site accommodation
    Arrive:  3 p.m. –  7 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Dickson Holiday Park? From £19.02 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.