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Overnight Parking in the purple marked areas only.
zoomCertified self-contained vehicles only
Maximum 4 vehicles
The area designated for camping is indicated by blue line making in the car park
The maximum period of stay is two consecutive nights on no more than two separate occasions in any calendar month. "Night" is considered the hours between 10pm and 7am.
Council enforces the vehicle limit under the Bylaw and a $200 infringement fine can be issued for any breaches
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Nelson City CouncilCouncil organisation |
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Location |
South Island ▷ Nelson Region ▷ Nelson |
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Overnight Camping Site Cost |
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Overnight Camping Site CostWhat 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 |
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Overnight Stay RulesWhat 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 |
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Payment RequirementIs 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 |
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Maximum Stay DurationHow many consecutive days can you stay overnight at this establishment? 2 nights You may stay up to two nights in a row. 2 consecutive nights in any calendar month |
Maximum Sites Available |
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Maximum Sites AvailableHow 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 |
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Dump StationDump 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 |
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Booking RequiredIs 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 |
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Powered SitesDoes this establishment have powered sites? No powered sites This campsite does not offer any powered sites with an electricity supply. |
Vehicle Access |
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Vehicle AccessCan vehicles drive in? Vehicle accessible This location is accessible in a vehicle. |
Campfire Rules |
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Campfire RulesWhat are the rules for open air fires? Fires prohibited There is a total fire ban -no fires are permitted. |
It’s only 4 spots but it’s the perfect location!
Four places available.
Narrow places.
Functional place.
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3.5/5
Ok place just to spend one night, no bathrooms, the closest thing is 15 min walking from there, petrol station.
Doc staff always checking also the police, safe and nice, no facilities to cook or clean, only a rubbish bin for general waste.
Reviewed almost 4 years ago
2.0/5
There are four carparks right next to each other in this free camp.
The traffic on the nearby road was very noisy, especially trucks slowing down and accelerating for the roundabout. Cars entered the car park until 2 am. No dump station.
Reviewed about 5 years ago
2.5/5
Only 4 available lots (demarcated by the blue lines).
Lots are small, not suitable for large campervans. Campervans are parked side by side. If you value privacy, this is too close for comfort.
Reviewed over 5 years ago
5.0/5
It’s only 4 spots but it’s the perfect location!
10min walk to the center, where you can find a toilet at the iSite!
Only self contained vehicles! Police comes and checks the stickers!
Reviewed almost 6 years ago
3.0/5
Functional place.
Close to city centre, directly at the shore (but not scenic), not too loud. At the evening our self containment certificate was controlled by the authorities. They even wanted to see my paper certificate, the sticker on the car was not enough.
Reviewed almost 7 years ago
3.5/5
Ok place just to spend one night, no bathrooms, the closest thing is 15 min walking from there, petrol station.
Doc staff always checking also the police, safe and nice, no facilities to cook or clean, only a rubbish bin for general waste.
Reviewed almost 4 years ago
2.0/5
There are four carparks right next to each other in this free camp.
The traffic on the nearby road was very noisy, especially trucks slowing down and accelerating for the roundabout. Cars entered the car park until 2 am. No dump station.
Reviewed about 5 years ago
2.5/5
Only 4 available lots (demarcated by the blue lines).
Lots are small, not suitable for large campervans. Campervans are parked side by side. If you value privacy, this is too close for comfort.
Reviewed over 5 years ago
5.0/5
It’s only 4 spots but it’s the perfect location!
10min walk to the center, where you can find a toilet at the iSite!
Only self contained vehicles! Police comes and checks the stickers!
Reviewed almost 6 years ago
3.0/5
Functional place.
Close to city centre, directly at the shore (but not scenic), not too loud. At the evening our self containment certificate was controlled by the authorities. They even wanted to see my paper certificate, the sticker on the car was not enough.
Reviewed almost 7 years ago
3.0/5
Four places available.
Its ok, not too loud beside the street but no toilet/water or anything. So nice to stay for one night.
Reviewed almost 7 years ago