Weathered whimsy

Tucked where the dunes meet the sea, Dotterel is a sun-faded slice of nostalgia – a beachfront time capsule where dotterels dance and vintage dreams drift. 

There is a small food preparation area with fridge, kettle, microwave, basic cutlery, crockery and cooking utensils/pans.

Guests have full use of all the park’s facilities – toilets, showers (.50c for 5 minutes) and kitchen and BBQ’s.  There’s a recreation room with a book and games corner, plus a TV with Freeview. 

 

Bedding configuration / General information

We supply bottom sheets, pillows and pillow cases.  Please bring all other linen, bedding and towels. 

Features a comfortable queen bed in the main caravan. Fully enclosed canvas annex: Bunks (queen mattress  - bottom with a single mattress – top). There is also a single trundler bed that slides out for extra sleeping space. 

Features & Facilities

Compact fridge with a small freezer compartment on top & microwave– located inside the annex.

Outdoor picnic table on your own deck – base provided (please bring your own umbrella).

Kitchenette: Basic crockery, cutlery and cooking utensils provided.  Kettle, toaster.

Sink: Suitable for rinsing a mug or making a cuppa, but not ideal for doing dishes.

Bed: Enjoy the comfort of the main queen size bed nestled in the heart of the caravan, just steps from the kitchenette.

Annex: single over queen bunk, pull out trundler mattress 

Our park facilities include a fully equipped kitchen featuring two ovens, sinks, microwaves, kettles and toasters.  Guests also have access to clean toilet and shower amenities, a recreation room with a cozy book corner, and a covered outdoor dining area complete with two BBQ’s. 

For families with children, we offer a fun playground and a trampoline to help keep the little ones entertained. 

We stayed 7 days in the Dotterel Caravan and Awning - With our two grandsons aged 10 and 7 - The caravan was very retro and was well equipped for what we needed - to lie there at night and hear the waves so close, It was magic looking out of the window to see all along the beach. I had to pinch myself. The caravan was a little dated but who cares when you ore literally 10 steps to the safe swimming beach - The awning had two beds for the boys that were really comfortable, we set up a fold out table inside - the deck was well used good wooden picnic table - To sit outside as the sun went down was beautiful - we were also lucky to have beautiful weather - The staff are amazing and so helpful - the cook house and toilets were really nice and clean. So much to do lovely walks - the boys loved riding the 3 wheelers. We couldn't get the Dotterel for next year - But we are booked in the Kereru also right on the beach - Shopping centre was great at Snells Beach for the your supplies and The Warehouse - also some great bakeries. and Takeaways -only10mins drive - I hope we can make this an annual holiday - Will bring a small barbecue next time..

Paradise20315094838, TripAdvisor 2023

Fantastic family time. The camping sites were big and spacious. Great safe swimming beach for children and clean facilities. Great hospitality from the staff. We were camping off peak and asked if we wanted some more time to pack up. We will definitely go again.

Meander44392695350, TripAdvisor 2025

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