Wakatu Carpark
Overnight Campervan Parking
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Certified self-contained vehicles only.
Maximum 20 vehicles.
The area designated for camping is indicated by blue line making in the car park.
This car park is right in the middle of the Nelson CBD and are in the Nelson City Council 24 hour liquor ban area.
Tourists have been issued with $250 fines, and in some cases arrests have been made of those who have breached the ban.
It is a breach of the liquor ban, even if it is a quiet wine with dinner.
Council enforces the vehicle limit under the Bylaw and a $200 infringement fine can be issued for any breaches.
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Gem
Ranking: 7/10
Great freedom camping spot in the middle of Nelson for self contained campers. Well done Nelson council. Right by timezone. Stayed Friday night but was pleasantly suprised by the lack of noise after 11pm.
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Fran
Ranking: 8/10
Even though it was just a car park, we really liked it there. Other campervans around you, Walking distance to town, toilets and public showers to pay in walking distance. We spent New Years Eve there.
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Elad
Ranking: 10/10
Excellent! Super central and lots of spots. Was only half full when I was there. Nelson you rock!
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Ranking: 8/10
Maximum stay 2 nights Not one. Very central in town.
