Queen Elizabeth Park Wellington, New Zealand

A popular seaside park, Queen Elizabeth Park is the gateway to Wellington's 'gold coast', the Kapiti Coast. Swim in the safe waters of the Tasman sea, picnic on the nearby shore or in the reserve, ride the trams which is a feature of the park or wander over the sand dunes, native bush and through the historic sites and wetlands this area is renowned for. Good facilities are available for campers with numerous picnic sites, toilets, dressing sheds and cold water. Camping is popular in the summer and there are tourist cabins and a lodge.