Pearson Park Resort
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Add your business details- 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.
Campground type
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11Open all year 
Tourist board rating
Languages spoken
British Sign Language (BSL)
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Features
Dogs allowed
Leisure on park
Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Playground Recreation room/arcade TV room Takeout Tennis WatersportsAmenities on park
Bath available Car parking by site/unit Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Free wifi Grocery store Ice pack freezing Internet access Laundromat Parent & baby washroom Payphone Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Restrooms Shower available Washing-up area WifiGroups welcome
Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcomeRules
Barbecue grills allowed Barbecue provided Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all yearThemes
Budget/backpacker PeacefulUtilities
Charging facilities Dump station Electric car charging point(s) Propane/gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Convenience store nearby Dog walk nearbyType
Large (51-200 sites)Accessibility
Disabled facilitiesNearby leisure
Canoeing/kayaking nearby Fishing nearby Outdoor pool nearby Restaurant nearbyLocation
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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Frequently asked questions
- 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?
Read moreRV, travel trailer and tent sites Arrive: 2 p.m. – 7 p.m. Depart by: 10 a.m.