ANZAC Park

Rutherford Street

Nelson

Located in central Nelson with access from Rutherford, Halifax Streets and Haven Road.

ANZAC Park recognises Nelson's contribution to world wars with the iconic ANZAC Park Cenotaph that memorialises those who gave their life in service.

The war memorial used to be part of the old bridge that crossed Saltwater Creek on the port side of the park and consists of three pillars and a central cenotaph and now is the central piece in ANZAC Park. The names on the plaques include those who were residents of Nelson prior to enlisting for services and they observe the boundaries of Nelson as they were at that time. Residents of Stoke are listed on the plaque at the reserve up Marsden Valley and on the memorial gates beside the Stoke Hall. Those from Wakapuaka and the Whangamoa area are on the plinth beside the Wakapuaka Hall. The three pillars note key locations where New Zealand armed forces were in combat. An additional plaque was added to commemorate the 25th Anniversary of the landing at Gallipoli to the monument in 1990. An additional plaque was added in 1992, to the monument to commemorate those who gave their lives during the Korean War 1950 – 1953. Around the park under trees planted in memorium can be found various plaques commemorating different sectors of the armed services.

Amenities

ANZAC Park Cenotaph

Dogs

Dogs must be on-leash.