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Dickson Holiday Park

Welcome to the Perfect Holiday Destination, the Coromandel Peninsula, magnificent scenery, great fishing and beautiful bush walks, only 90 minutes from Auckland International Airport and the cities of Hamilton, Tauranga and Rotorua. We offer peace and tranquility yet are only three kilometres from the centre of the town of Thames, and ideally located to explore the scenic wonders of the Coromandel Peninsula. The Park is now the Home to the Tropical Butterfly and Orchid Garden ... New Zealands ONLY tropical Butterfly House and a major attraction. Featured on Maggies Garden show, this garden is a work of art in which you can walk among some of the worlds most beautiful and spectacular Tropical Butterflies.

The office includes a shop stocking basic necessities and commonly needed items. We are 3 kilometers from town where major grocery shopping is easy, but for bread, milk, ice creams, drinks and simple needs the park shop can provide most of your requirements. Shopping is always availble for those arriving late and maybe needing something for a late supper.

A fully equipped kitchen and dining area also incorporates a large outside deck with views over the stream and valley. As is standard in New Zealand camps FULLY equipped means you only have to bring the food. You will find stoves, microwaves, plates, bowls, glasses and cutlery. To keep your food fresh we have a community fridge and freezer or you may hire your own private fridge locker. Use of all of these facilites is free to all guests (except $1 a day for the use of the private refrigerator lockers).


Dickson Park is in an old gold mining area. Our earliest pioneers made their homes in canvas tents (in 1870 the population of Thames was greater than Auckland). As the community established the famous miners shanties evolved. Usually little more than a simple corrugated iron shed with a wood burning stove for cooking and heat. Our Pioneer kitchen recreates some of these features like the ancient wood burning stove and simple construction. We have added a barbeque and a wok with gas burner. A cordial atmosphere makes this one of the most popular social areas in the camp. It may also give a little insight into the life of the pioneers...you get to split your own firewood!

Price guide
Family CampSites: $30.00 (2 Adults), $15.00 / extra Adult, $6.00 / Child or Infant.
Backpacker Sites (Small) are available.

Camper Van sites $30 for two persons, $15.00 per extra adult and $7.00 per child or infant under 16 years.

Caravan sites $30.00 for two persons, $15.00 per extra adult and $7.00 per child or infant under 16 years.

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We accept: Visa Mastercard Bank Card, Farmers card

Features and services: Bush walking from the gate!

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