Queen Elizabeth II Drive Gardens

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Certified self-contained vehicles only.

Only certified self-contained vehicles can stay here in any of the available defined car parking areas.

Council has a Freedom Camping Bylaw in place and a $200 infringement fine can be issued for any breaches.

Queens Gardens is a beautiful example of a classical Victorian ornamental park. Centrally located information panels placed around the garden reveal its history. The gardens are inspired by an intimate, Victorian garden. They reflect the growth and development of the city. Visitors will find a diverse plant and notable tree collection and also a place for social and civic gatherings, public relaxation and enjoyment.

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Organisation

Nelson City Council

Council organisation

Location

South Island ▷ Nelson Region ▷ Nelson

Categories

Freedom Camping
Free

Directions

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Coordinates

-41.2641469095542

173.286770486832

Latitude
-41.2641469095542
Longitude
173.286770486832

Feature	Value	Info
Overnight Camping Site Cost	Free Camping Overnight Camping Site Cost What is the approximate per-person cost to camp or park your vehicle overnight? Free Camping It costs nothing to stay overnight. In general this means that you should not expect any facilities.	Overnight Camping Site Cost What is the approximate per-person cost to camp or park your vehicle overnight? Free Camping It costs nothing to stay overnight. In general this means that you should not expect any facilities.
Overnight Stay Rules	Self-contained motorhomes only Overnight Stay Rules What are the accommodation rules for overnight stays at this campsite? Self-contained motorhomes only Overnight stays are only permitted if your vehicle is certified as being 'self-contained'. The vehicle must display the "Responsible Camper" sticker.	Overnight Stay Rules What are the accommodation rules for overnight stays at this campsite? Self-contained motorhomes only Overnight stays are only permitted if your vehicle is certified as being 'self-contained'. The vehicle must display the "Responsible Camper" sticker.
Payment Requirement	Free access/participation Payment Requirement Is there a cost for this experience or is it free? Free access/participation The experience costs no money to access or take part in.	Payment Requirement Is there a cost for this experience or is it free? Free access/participation The experience costs no money to access or take part in.
Maximum Stay Duration	1 night Maximum Stay Duration How many consecutive days can you stay overnight at this establishment? 1 night You are permitted to stay only one night here in a row.	Maximum Stay Duration How many consecutive days can you stay overnight at this establishment? 1 night You are permitted to stay only one night here in a row.
Maximum Sites Available	Up to 5 sites Maximum Sites Available How many camping or parking sites are available for staying overnight in? Up to 5 sites There are only between one and five camping/parking sites available.	Maximum Sites Available How many camping or parking sites are available for staying overnight in? Up to 5 sites There are only between one and five camping/parking sites available.
Dump Station	No dump station Dump Station Dump stations allow the safe disposal of sewage and greywater from self-contained vehicles. Does this site have a dump station? No dump station This location has no dump stations for the disposal of waste water from recreational vehicles.	Dump Station Dump stations allow the safe disposal of sewage and greywater from self-contained vehicles. Does this site have a dump station? No dump station This location has no dump stations for the disposal of waste water from recreational vehicles.
Booking Required	First Come, First Served Booking Required Is it necessary to book a campsite in advance in order to stay overnight? First Come, First Served Sites are allocated in a first come, first served basis. Get in early for the best spot.	Booking Required Is it necessary to book a campsite in advance in order to stay overnight? First Come, First Served Sites are allocated in a first come, first served basis. Get in early for the best spot.
Powered Sites	No powered sites Powered Sites Does this establishment have powered sites? No powered sites This campsite does not offer any powered sites with an electricity supply.	Powered Sites Does this establishment have powered sites? No powered sites This campsite does not offer any powered sites with an electricity supply.
Vehicle Access	Vehicle accessible Vehicle Access Can vehicles drive in? Vehicle accessible This location is accessible in a vehicle.	Vehicle Access Can vehicles drive in? Vehicle accessible This location is accessible in a vehicle.
Campfire Rules	Fires prohibited Campfire Rules What are the rules for open air fires? Fires prohibited There is a total fire ban -no fires are permitted.	Campfire Rules What are the rules for open air fires? Fires prohibited There is a total fire ban -no fires are permitted.

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Reviews

✓ Spacious parking area

✓ Feels safe

✓ Clean public toilets nearby

✓ Close to town centre

✓ More campers than other spots

𐄂 Noisy due to highway

𐄂 300m walk to toilets

Spot for several cars.
Just a gravel car park off the main road.
It's okay for a night or so.
Environ 15 places...
Extremely noisey!!

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2.5/5

It's okay for a night or so.
Plenty of spots to camp, bins and outdoor tables. It's quite noisy though and smells bad.

Reviewed 16 days ago

Franzi
3.5/5

Spot for several cars.
toilets across the street (about 300m walk). Directly at the highway, can be loud at night, but was ok for us.

Reviewed 11 months ago

Ann
3.0/5

Next to the highway - very noisy, but the carpark is spacious and feels safe.
Clean public toilets (three cubicles) just across the highway. The town centre is a few minutes away by foot. More campers here than at the Kinzett Ave carpark.

Reviewed almost 2 years ago

Nikki
1.5/5

Extremely noisey!!
No toilets

Reviewed about 4 years ago

Denise Davidson
3.5/5

Just a gravel car park off the main road.
Lots of space unlike the other free one a little further down which only has 4 spaces... no toilets or anything but 10 mins walk and your in the town centre which is good. We went to town and had some dinner and then went back and weren’t really disturbed by any road noise.

Reviewed over 6 years ago

Florian

2.5/5

It's okay for a night or so.
Plenty of spots to camp, bins and outdoor tables. It's quite noisy though and smells bad.

Reviewed 16 days ago

Franzi
3.5/5

Spot for several cars.
toilets across the street (about 300m walk). Directly at the highway, can be loud at night, but was ok for us.

Reviewed 11 months ago

Ann
3.0/5

Next to the highway - very noisy, but the carpark is spacious and feels safe.
Clean public toilets (three cubicles) just across the highway. The town centre is a few minutes away by foot. More campers here than at the Kinzett Ave carpark.

Reviewed almost 2 years ago

Nikki
1.5/5

Extremely noisey!!
No toilets

Reviewed about 4 years ago

Denise Davidson
3.0/5

Environ 15 places...
mais en bord de la route principale...

Bien fatigués ça va... Sinon boules quies recommandées

Reviewed almost 6 years ago

BER&GENE
1.5/5

We pulled into Kinzett terrace car park first before moving onto here as the freedom camping spots there were to small to fit a big camper.
Still felt a bit dodgy here but stayed as did a few other vans without any trouble. Was a lot of noise from the highway though so bring earplugs

Reviewed about 6 years ago

Lance
3.5/5

Just a gravel car park off the main road.
Lots of space unlike the other free one a little further down which only has 4 spaces... no toilets or anything but 10 mins walk and your in the town centre which is good. We went to town and had some dinner and then went back and weren’t really disturbed by any road noise.

Reviewed over 6 years ago

Florian