Wakefield
The lovely little village of Wakefield is 30 minutesâ drive (25 km south west) south of Nelson.
It is a delightful rural enclave in the Tasman region. Wakefield is central to the Tasman region's three stunning national parks - Nelson Lakes, Kahurangi and the Abel Tasman.
Wakefield has a wonderful sense of history. Wakefield Primary School is New Zealand's oldest school and has been in continuous use since 1843. The picturesque St John's Church, built in 1864, is New Zealand's second oldest surviving church. more
With a pleasant village atmosphere, Wakefield is self-sufficient with its own small supermarket, cafes, tearooms, pharmacy, hairdressers, doctors' surgery, vets, community library, toy library, a hotel, farm stores and even a police station. The region is packed with museums, art and craft galleries, vineyards and outdoor pursuit facilities.
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CYCLE JOURNEYS Great Taste Trail - Nelson
CYCLE JOURNEYS Great Taste Trail - Nelson
Mobile-friendly - Our Great Taste Trail loop allows you to experience the extraordinary diversity of what this stunning region has to offer, all while sampling the local produce and warm hospitality. Cycle Journeys is your local tour operator supporting you with a one-step service, so you can create memories without the worries.
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- +64 3 377 2060
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- 0800 224 475 (Free call - only within NZ)
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- 3 Benmore Place, Twizel, New Zealand
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GENTLE CYCLING COMPANY - Nelson
GENTLE CYCLING COMPANY - Nelson
Mobile-friendly - Cycle the Great Taste Cycle Trail in Nelson, New Zealand with The Gentle Cycling Company. Self-guided rides for lovers of food, art & beautiful landscapes. Single day wine or craft beer rides, multi day rides in stunning rural landscapes include routes to Kaiteriteri, gateway to the Abel Tasman National Park.
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- +64 3 929 5652
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- 0800 932 453 (Free call - only within NZ)
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- 411 Nayland Rd, Stoke, Nelson, New Zealand Make an Enquiry
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KAITUNA CASCADES - Rotorua
KAITUNA CASCADES - Rotorua
The Original Kaituna Rafting Company are locally owned and operate on the Kaituna, Wairoa and Rangitaiki Rivers in the Bay of Plenty, close to Rotorua. Handpicked, skilled professional guides from extreme adventurous white-water backgrounds guide singles, groups or corporate functions. Relax with the hot pool combo, Okere Falls walking trails or Volleyball. Transport included.
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- +64 7 345 4199
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- +64 27 276 5457
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- 0800 524 8862 (Free call - only within NZ)
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- 18 Okere Falls Road, Okere Falls, Rotorua, New Zealand
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QUINNEY'S BUSH CAMP - Nelson
QUINNEY'S BUSH CAMP - Nelson
Mobile-friendly - Popular, back-to-basics accommodation adventure camp set in spacious grounds of 10 hectares, native trees and safe river swimming with raft and slide. Communal kitchen with microwave, communal toilets and showers, laundry, dump station. Hammocks, flying foxes, waterslide, eel feeding, amusements, confidence course, skatepark, BMX track, BBQs, campfires, shop for basic camping supplies. Power and non-power sites, standard cabins, on-site caravans.
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- +64 3 522 4249
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- Motupiko, State Highway 6, RD2, Nelson, New Zealand
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REDSTONE GOLF PARK AND ARMAGEDDON PAINTBALL - Nelson
REDSTONE GOLF PARK AND ARMAGEDDON PAINTBALL - Nelson
Mobile-friendly - Only 30 minutes from Nelson, come and play paintball in our apocalyptic themed City of Purgatory or golf or discgolf on a flat 9 hole country course with challenging water features. Celebrate your games with a cold one at our licenced cafe afterwards. All gear provided. Stag, corporate, school, family and casual groups welcome.
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- +643 541 8452
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- +64 27 448 9367
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- 334 Wai-iti Valley Road, Wakefield, Nelson, New Zealand
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Chroma Chamber Choir World Premier and More
The Chroma Chamber Choir is proud to stage a world premiere of the Gloria by New Zealand-Hungarian composer and jazz pianist Gabor Tolnay. Nelson-based Tolnay’s Gloria is composed in seven movements and contains a ...
Where: NCMA, Nelson, Nelson / Tasman
Address: 48 Nile Street, Nelson, Nelson / Tasman
From: 7:30pm on Saturday 27th April 2024
To: 3:30pm on Sunday 28th April 2024
DPNZ Pro Tour
Come and play darts against some of the top players in NZ. Sun City Darts are looking forward to hosting the DPNZ Pro Tour for the second year running. No Jeans to be worn and closed shoes essential. Entry is $40 per ...
Where: Sun City Darts Club Hall, Nelson, Nelson / Tasman
Address: Sovereign Street, Nelson, Nelson / Tasman
From: 11:30am on Saturday 27th April 2024
To: 11:59pm on Sunday 28th April 2024
Historical Homes Tour
Embark on a captivating journey through time. Explore private residences around the region spanning various eras, immersing yourself in their rich histories. Indulge in a delightful self-guided tour complemented by a ...
Where: Various houses in Nelson City and surrounding, Nelson, Nelson / Tasman
Address: Various houses in Nelson City., Nelson, Nelson / Tasman
From: 10:00am on Sunday 28th April 2024
To: 4:00pm on Sunday 28th April 2024
One-day Meditation Retreat in Nelson
Join us for a One-day Meditation Retreat in Nelson! We constantly run in our daily lives. Here we have an opportunity to immerse ourselves in a day of introspection and relaxation at the Koru Centre on Trafalgar ...
Where: Koru Centre, Nelson, Nelson / Tasman
Address: 243 Trafalgar Street, Nelson, Nelson / Tasman
From: 9:00am on Sunday 28th April 2024
To: 5:00pm on Sunday 28th April 2024
Full Moon Flow and Restore Yoga
Floor based flow and restore yoga sessions are breath-led and offered at a slower pace, modified to individual needs and abilities on the day. Sessions are designed to down-regulate your nervous system, to take time for ...
Where: Saxton Netball Pavillion, Nelson, Nelson / Tasman
Address: 142 Saxtons Road, Stoke, Nelson, Nelson / Tasman
From: 10:00am on Sunday 28th April 2024
To: 12:00pm on Sunday 28th April 2024
Interbeing
Exhibition of paintings by Dana Rose and installation by Dominique de Borrekens in the Suter Art Society's McKee Gallery located within the Suter Art Gallery Te Aratoi o Whakatu.
Where: NSAS McKee Gallery, Nelson, Nelson / Tasman
Address: The Suter Art Gallery - 208 Bridge St, Nelson, Nelson / Tasman
From: 2:00pm on Monday 15th April 2024
To: 4:30pm on Saturday 4th May 2024
Open Meditation Evenings
We warmly welcome you to these Open Meditation Evenings, whether you are an experienced meditator or new to meditation and wishing for somewhere to sit in the peace in quiet contemplation. Pure Meditation Evenings ...
Where: Pure Meditation Centre Whakatū Nelson, Nelson, Nelson / Tasman
Address: 6 Brunner Street, Nelson, Nelson / Tasman
From: 7:00pm on Sunday 17th September 2023
To: 9:00pm on Sunday 2nd February 2025
Dru Yoga Classes With Fiona
Strengthen your body! Relax your mind! Open your heart! Perfect for all ages and abilities for experienced and new beginners to yoga. Breath led flowing movements, sequences and postures, proven to ease physical ...
Where: Saxton Netball Pavillion, Nelson, Nelson / Tasman
Address: 142 Saxtons Road, Stoke, Nelson, Nelson / Tasman
From: 10:00am on Monday 5th February 2024
To: 11:30am on Monday 1st July 2024
DRU Yoga With Monique
Strengthen your body! Relax your mind! Open your heart! Dru Yoga has graceful, flowing movements. The postures and movements within Dru Yoga allow for careful stretching and toning of the body, which will, in time, ...
Where: 'The Old Folks Hall', Nelson, Nelson / Tasman
Address: 67 Trafalgar Street, The Wood, Nelson, Nelson, Nelson / Tasman
From: 5:15pm on Tuesday 27th February 2024
To: 6:30pm on Tuesday 11th June 2024