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5.0/5
Called for a last minute powered campsite in the winter time and the owners were super nice and accommodating.
The campsite is right on a river and feels tucked away in nature. Nice facilities although you need coins to operate the shower. Good wifi too!
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4.0/5
First campsite on the way from Auckland.
Thames is a charming little town that is a must visit!
The campsite itself was in a great location setback from the road and 5 minutes from the sea giving you both the seclusion and vibes.
Great facilities from the kitchen to the bathrooms but is important to note the showers are coin operated.
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4.5/5
This was a nice place to stay the night.
Owners were really lovely and accommodating when someone else was already in our campsite. Some of the facilities could be updated but nothing urgent, still fine. Free wifi was a nice touch, wasn’t expecting it. Campsites maybe slightly on the smaller size but there is still plenty of space in front and no set lines to stay in.
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4.5/5
Great host.
Nice powered pitch next to stream. Quiet location. Toilets clean if a little tired. Site pleasant if a little tired. Enjoyed our one night.
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5.0/5
New owners and they are really really nice!
Friendly, welcoming, try their best to help you to feel comfortable.
Campside is beautiful!
For sure i'll come back one day!
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5.0/5
Our camper broke down outside of Thames (alternator died!
) and we were so lucky to be able to stay here for 2 nights till the mechanic could take us. The owners are so kind and lent us a cable/charger to charge up the battery enough to be able to be driven into the mechanics in Thames. Facilities are clean and functional, maybe a bit dated but not a problem if you're not fussy. Coin operated hot showers ($1 for 5 mins of hot water), 20pp per night for an unpowered site. Very grateful and couldn't ask for a better place to have mechanical troubles. We noted that the park was up for sale so may come under new management in the future?
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1.5/5
First time writing a review in 3 months of travelling and using campervan parks.
Firstly $30 for one person on an unpowered site is criminal. I actually couldn’t believe it, maybe my fault and should of questioned it there and then.
Secondly dirty facilities like kitchen ( dead bugs) hair on the sides and floor, dirty floor. The bathroom was ok. Showers pretty grotty.
Thirdly wifi didn’t work. I know this can be hard in NZ but going back to paying $30 for an unpowered site, I personally think should be unlimited and accessible.
Must say owners pretty chilled and welcoming. But that’s all I’ve got to say
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0.5/5
Lovely spot to camp next to the creek.
Unfortunately they over charged us and when we asked them about it they got very rude and insulting about it saying we had made up a website and booking confirmation fabricating prices and they wouldnt discount our rate or give any money back as "it was already cheap as chips" we wernt after any discount. We just wanted to pay what we had been told the prices were. Very unfortunate as was a lovely spot. We cut our stay from 4 days to 2 because of how they acted and went to Miranda
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4.0/5
We stayed on a non-powered site.
There was a good amount of allocated space surrounded by vines which was a nice touch (not all sites were like this). Hot showers were $1 for 5 min. Toilet facilities were satisfactory. Noise from others music was minimal. A nice family area. Cost us $20 pp.
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4.0/5
First campsite on the way from Auckland.
Thames is a charming little town that is a must visit!
The campsite itself was in a great location setback from the road and 5 minutes from the sea giving you both the seclusion and vibes.
Great facilities from the kitchen to the bathrooms but is important to note the showers are coin operated.
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5.0/5
Called for a last minute powered campsite in the winter time and the owners were super nice and accommodating.
The campsite is right on a river and feels tucked away in nature. Nice facilities although you need coins to operate the shower. Good wifi too!
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4.5/5
Great host.
Nice powered pitch next to stream. Quiet location. Toilets clean if a little tired. Site pleasant if a little tired. Enjoyed our one night.
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4.5/5
This was a nice place to stay the night.
Owners were really lovely and accommodating when someone else was already in our campsite. Some of the facilities could be updated but nothing urgent, still fine. Free wifi was a nice touch, wasn’t expecting it. Campsites maybe slightly on the smaller size but there is still plenty of space in front and no set lines to stay in.
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5.0/5
New owners and they are really really nice!
Friendly, welcoming, try their best to help you to feel comfortable.
Campside is beautiful!
For sure i'll come back one day!
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1.5/5
First time writing a review in 3 months of travelling and using campervan parks.
Firstly $30 for one person on an unpowered site is criminal. I actually couldn’t believe it, maybe my fault and should of questioned it there and then.
Secondly dirty facilities like kitchen ( dead bugs) hair on the sides and floor, dirty floor. The bathroom was ok. Showers pretty grotty.
Thirdly wifi didn’t work. I know this can be hard in NZ but going back to paying $30 for an unpowered site, I personally think should be unlimited and accessible.
Must say owners pretty chilled and welcoming. But that’s all I’ve got to say
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5.0/5
Our camper broke down outside of Thames (alternator died!
) and we were so lucky to be able to stay here for 2 nights till the mechanic could take us. The owners are so kind and lent us a cable/charger to charge up the battery enough to be able to be driven into the mechanics in Thames. Facilities are clean and functional, maybe a bit dated but not a problem if you're not fussy. Coin operated hot showers ($1 for 5 mins of hot water), 20pp per night for an unpowered site. Very grateful and couldn't ask for a better place to have mechanical troubles. We noted that the park was up for sale so may come under new management in the future?
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0.5/5
Lovely spot to camp next to the creek.
Unfortunately they over charged us and when we asked them about it they got very rude and insulting about it saying we had made up a website and booking confirmation fabricating prices and they wouldnt discount our rate or give any money back as "it was already cheap as chips" we wernt after any discount. We just wanted to pay what we had been told the prices were. Very unfortunate as was a lovely spot. We cut our stay from 4 days to 2 because of how they acted and went to Miranda
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4.0/5
We stayed on a non-powered site.
There was a good amount of allocated space surrounded by vines which was a nice touch (not all sites were like this). Hot showers were $1 for 5 min. Toilet facilities were satisfactory. Noise from others music was minimal. A nice family area. Cost us $20 pp.
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4.5/5
Beautiful little park, flowing river right next to our camp.
Owners are lovely. Has water but not at your site. Dump station, pool, laundry, toilets and paid showers.
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4.5/5
Beautiful and secluded, nestled in the forest!
Simple camp ground, relatively level spaces. $40 for 2 people for a powered site. Clean showers coin operated. Lovingly maintained kitchen facilities. Free 300mb Wifi included. Would definitely recommend and stay again! 9/10 stars as buildings were a little dated and would have loved free hot showers.
Thank you for your positive comments. Showers are coin operated as it stops people from spending a long time in the showers, and other people waiting :)
dicksonholidaypark
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2.5/5
Expensive for what you get.
$40 for 2 adults non-powered. Very dated amenities. Paid hot showers. Too bad this campground pretty much has a monopoly on Thames.
We are one of the cheapest on the Coromandel:) All though our amenties are dated they are bright and clean. WE bought the Holiday Park in 2016 and are constantly upgrading, and renovating it
dicksonholidaypark
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4.0/5
I just popped in for a night a few days ago.
The camp ground was super peaceful, and mostly empty (New Year holidays just ended here), and they were good enough to not put me right next to other campers but tried to maximize space for everyone instead.
They also get extra double bonus points for the clear effort they put in to recycling and vermicomposting.
Thank you :)
dicksonholidaypark
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5.0/5
Beautiful campsite!
Free hot showers, free wifi and very nice and helpful staff. Directly near the beach. Very clean kitchen and lots of facilities. If we ever come back to NZ we would definitely stay here again!
Thank you for your feedback. We enjoy making our holiday park a place where our visitors are happy and comfortable:)
dicksonholidaypark
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4.0/5
30 min free wifi, old facilities but clean, close to small beach with nice sun set, good and clean kitchen.
But $20 per person is too much!
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4.5/5
Beautiful little park, great sites and beautiful scenery.
The bathrooms need an update but very clean and well kept. Internet reception difficult but doesn't matter with the beautiful location. Close to the beach :)
Thank you Breanna. We are in the process of upgrading the park, we are new owners :)
dicksonholidaypark
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5.0/5
Nice site split over different levels with good facilities.
The kitchen was very well equipped, probably the best we found anywhere in NZ, and the toilets were very clean. There are play facilities for children and a good small swimming pool. If it is raining there is also an indoor lounge (but notice said it was for adults only) and a games room with table football, table tennis, air hockey, etc. Also a mini golf course although it had a lot of leaves and small branches from the trees on it so we didn't play. Shop didn't have a huge selection but ok for essentials and the campsite is not too far from the town which has plenty of facilities. A good stop to head for if you are going from Auckland further into the Coromandel.
Hi Neil, thanks for your review. It all helps as we are new owners and have "inherited" a lot of things that we want to improve. We will look at the sign in the TV/reading room that you are referring to. The mini golf course is swept regularly but we will keep a closer eye on it.
dicksonholidaypark
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5.0/5
Loved this oasis!
In the middle of thick rainforest trails (do the 3 hour Tinker's Gully if you like an adventurous walk up steep inclines and over streams - we loved it). Sweet bathrooms and kitchen among the rainforest. This was our first experience of camping in NZ and we loved it. I actually thought we'd found paradise, until I realised that the rest of NZ's rural areas are simply blissful!
Stay here as a great starting point for exploring the Coromandel Peninsula.
We can also verify that Cindy is very friendly! Stay here!!
Thank you for your positive comments, we just love it here ourselves. We are in the process of upgrading the Holiday Park and enjoy meeting the travellers that come through:)
dicksonholidaypark
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4.0/5
This is a really good place to start the trip, close enough to Auckland to get to after picking up the van.
Lush green lawns, the park is a bit old fashioned but there's real charm in that: everything was perfectly good, showers and loos, kitchen and campsite. We loved the friendly resident black cat, she was much friendlier than the grumpy owner/manger who obviously doesn't enjoy his job in this little slice of heaven. A great spot to start the trip, just don't expect any help from the owner if you arrive after dusk.
We purchased Dickson Holiday Park 29 April 2016, from the grumpy owner, and we are both friendly, helpful people. Neil and Cindy
dicksonholidaypark
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4.5/5
Good for overnight stopover.
Friendly owner, facilities all there and are slightly of the rough and ready type, but totally functional and clean. Nice grassy pitches. Price at 36 dollars is about the right ball park figure.
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4.0/5
Very lush and green surroundings, feels like being in the nature.
Spacious powered sites right down to the river. A bit run down facilities but acceptable.
We are doing the place up. Started with new linen in the flats, cabins, caravans and backpackers. Also doing lots of maintenance to bring the park up to tip top standard
dicksonholidaypark
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2.5/5
Very expensive for what you get, very old amenities, only 1 hour free wifi.
Grumpy owner! 19 dollars per person.
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3.5/5
Butterfly House is separate to this Holiday Park even though it is made out to be part of it.
Washing machines worked well but were overprices compared to other establishments stayed at.
General store was very expensive also and understocked.
Facilities are very old and need updating.
But very nice people running park and was not a bad place to stay our first night in New Zealand.
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2.5/5
Beautiful campsite with everything (pool, entertainment room, mini golf, playground,...) you need and more...
but...
It has had it best time about 20 years ago. It looks like nothing has been replaced since then. The price setting is still the one for the luxury camping it has been in the past. For now it is up to 50% overpriced.
Use of washing machines was with 4$ double the price of other similar campsites on the Northern Island.
Hopefully the owner will restore this campsite to its original state. In that case, the price will be fair, and the setting will make it deserve a 10.
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3.5/5
Spacious grassy pitches.
Facilities including swimming pool rather dated. Wi-Fi not great.
Games room with table tennis was a bonus.
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4.0/5
A very attractive small site on a slope but with mostly level pitches.
Facilities old but clean including a small free swimming pool divided into a children's and adult section. Very welcome on a hot day!
The Butterfly Park on the site is quite independent with good butterflies and few orchids. Around 11$ adult entry is probably rather expensive for limited educational value.
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4.5/5
Great lovely place next to the mountains and very close to Thames.
Lots of grass and vegetation, many trees for shade and a lovely river next to it. A simple but very clean pool and a playground for the kids with a mini golf. Also a basic market in the reception to buy something you missed. Great walking tracks and close to the beach.
