Masterton has over 700 free parks within a five-minute walk of the CBD. Some of these parks will be affected or closed due to construction activity in the coming months. The map below shows you where to find free parking, how many parks are available, and how long it will take to walk to Queen Street.
Some parks are available all day while others will be free for 120, 90, or 60 minutes - make sure to check signage on site for any time limits.
Have questions or want to learn more about a project, contact us below:
| Phone | 06 370 6300 |
|---|---|
| mdc@mstn.govt.nz | |
| Website | www.mstn.govt.nz |
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Postal Address: PO Box 444, Masterton 5840, New Zealand
Phone: (06) 370 6300
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