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About Trafalgar Park
Welcome to Trafalgar Park, Nelson’s premier sporting and events venue. With a capacity of 24,770 for concerts and major events, and a permanent ground seating of 8,000, Trafalgar Park hosts rugby matches, international concerts, and festival experiences. Located at 30 Trafalgar Street, The Wood, Nelson 7010, New Zealand, this venue blends athletic intensity with live entertainment. Whether you’re planning a rugby match, a headline concert, or a festival day, we’ve got you covered with practical seating layouts, transport options, and nearby accommodation and dining suggestions to help you secure your seats with ease.
For quick access to the best seats, parking tips, and trusted partner recommendations, rely on our straightforward, no-nonsense guidance. Trafalgar Park has hosted Rugby World Cup pool matches (2011), sell-out All Blacks vs Argentina games in 2018, Bay Dreams South, Nitro Circus, and performances by artists like Bryan Adams. Use the floor plans published by the council to understand seating configurations, including fixed ground seating and potential temporary or embankment seating for concerts. Public transport in Nelson is supported by the eBus network, with ongoing developments toward a central Millers Acre bus hub to improve access. Nearby hotels and dining options make it easier to plan your visit. We’ve got you covered for a smooth, reliable ticketing and event experience.
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Seating, Parking & Venue Information
- Capacity for concerts: 24,770; permanent seating: 8,000.
- Address: 30 Trafalgar Street, The Wood, Nelson 7010, New Zealand.
- Venue type: Premium Sporting venue; home to Tasman Mako (rugby) and a site for major events and concerts.
- Notable events: Rugby World Cup 2011 pool matches; All Blacks vs Argentina in 2018 (sell‑out, ~21,000+ attendees); Bay Dreams South festival; Nitro Circus; Bryan Adams.
- Seating/chart: Floor plans available; permanent seating on the ground is fixed (8,000 seats) with additional temporary or embankment seating for concerts; floor plans are published by the council.
- Parking: Parking options exist nearby; city‑centre parking and street parking are common; on‑site parking varies by event; nearby Rutherford/Trafalgar Street parking is referenced in council guidance.
- Transit: Nelson’s eBus public transport network serves the area; Nelson City Council has been developing a central bus hub (Millers Acre) to improve access.
- Nearby hotels: Rutherford Hotel Nelson (27 Nile Street West) and Arcadia Motel (36 Golf Road) are convenient to Trafalgar Park.