The innovative holiday park at Jacksons Retreat, 33 km west of Arthur's Pass Village, is ideal for your New Zealand campervan or camping holiday. The only holiday park on Otira State Highway 73, Jacksons Retreat is a purpose-built complex providing 40 sites - powered, unpowered and tent – including unique all-weather covered sites for your campervan, motorhome, RV or tent.

This unique holiday park is Supreme Winner 2011 of Rankers Traveller Voted Awards and located on the State Highway linking Christchurch with the West Coast and Glacier region. At Jacksons retreat we boast 360° views of 100% New Zealand scenery, a stunning contrast of alpine ranges, majestic snow-capped peaks, the ever-changing waters of the Taramakau River, striking native birds and wildlife and rainforest with regal 80 ft Rimu trees, cascading waterfalls and crystal-clear streams. Jacksons Retreat is a 15 acre holiday park nestled among this natural beauty, with its own walking track through native bush and jet boat tours on the mighty Taramakau River. You'll find us 1 km west of Jackson's Tavern.

Unique Covered Camping Barns won an Innovation Award

Two large purpose-built barns with 8 sites and spectacular views over the Taramakau River and TranzAlpine railway provide a covered retreat for the West Coast UV rays, rains or alpine snows. Campervans and tents can park or pitch in private bays, each with its own large window so you don't miss out on the stunning alpine landscape. The complex is designed to cater for everyone whether in a campervan or tent. Each bay contains a mat, water and power. There is plenty of room for you to move about and you can even enjoy our free mobile BBQs under cover.

The large central amenity spaces incorporate a stunning dining area and self-catered kitchen with modern, clean cooking facilities. Large comfortable TV lounge, chairs and sofas are ideally positioned to take advantage of the views and the warmth and ambience of the log fire in winter. Modern bathroom facilities with hair dryers, ultra clean, modern showers are a delight, and the shower and toilet areas are heated in the winter for your comfort.

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Jacksons Explorer Scenic Jet – owned and skippered by Bevan, Jacksons Retreat owner/host

This exciting West Coast jet boat tour on the Taramakau River takes you exploring up river and to the mouth at the Tasman Sea.

Exploring scenic West Coast farm land, stunning waterfalls, rock formations at the gold dredge tailings, through deep cliff gorges to pools of salmon and trout, the Jacksons Explorer Scenic Jet is an unforgettable experience and the ultimate Kiwi outdoor adventure.

The tour is family friendly. All safety equipment is provided, and on board an entertaining commentary of historical and cultural stories, told by your experienced driver and owner/host Bevan.

Find out more about our West Coast Jet Boat tour and other outdoor activites.

"Unique West Coast holiday park, campervan park and camp site at Jacksons, New Zealand.
Holiday in comfort whatever the weather."

Phone/fax: +64 3 738 0474 Email: info@jacksonsretreat.co.nz Location and contact details

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