Wakefield
The lovely little village of Wakefield is 30 minutes’ 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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Sonic Delusion South Island Tour - Nelson
Dive into the heart of indie pop with "Sonic Delusion" as they electrify the South Island with their innovative shows. Known for their distinctive blend of music created on a loop station and the vibrant energy of a ...
Where: Red16, Nelson, Nelson / Tasman
Address: 19 New St, Nelson, Nelson / Tasman
From: 9:00pm on Friday 19th April 2024
To: 11:55pm on Friday 19th April 2024
Te Mana Hā Opening Waiata Concert
Join Te Mana Ha- for an opening concert of waiata and a special guest from O- tautahi, singer and songwriter Lisa Tui Jonathan. Be amazed by her vocal range. Te Mana Ha- are a group of wa-hine based in Whakatu- that ...
Where: Nelson Women's Centre, Nelson, Nelson / Tasman
Address: 44 Trafalgar St, Nelson, Nelson / Tasman
From: 7:00pm on Friday 19th April 2024
To: 9:00pm on Friday 19th April 2024
Opening Concert Te Mana Ha Featuring Lisa Tui
Live performance Join Te Mana Hā for an opening concert of Waiata and a special guess from Ōtautahi, singer and songwriter Lisa Tui Jonathan. Be amazed by her vocal range. Book your tickets at ...
Where: Nelson Hearing Centre, Nelson, Nelson / Tasman
Address: 354 Trafalgar square, Nelson, Nelson / Tasman
From: 7:00pm on Friday 19th April 2024
To: 9:00pm on Friday 19th April 2024
NYP Monthly Socialise
Kick back, relax, and make connections with like-minded local young professionals. Come with friends, work pals, gym buddies and random professional LinkedIn connections and enjoy the opportunity to connect with ...
Where: Culture Burger Joint, Nelson, Nelson / Tasman
Address: 279 Trafalgar Street, Nelson, Nelson / Tasman
From: 6:00pm on Friday 19th April 2024
To: 10:00pm on Friday 19th April 2024
18 Eden Avenue
At the end of an avenue, behind an overgrown garden, stands a run-down historic house, home to three generations of women, Honoria, Sophie and Poppy. This uplifting and funny New Zealand musical examines the impact ...
Where: Nelson Musical Theatre, Nelson, Nelson / Tasman
Address: 95 Atawhai Drive, Nelson, Nelson / Tasman
From: 7:30pm on Wednesday 10th April 2024
To: 11:59pm on Saturday 20th April 2024
Ancient Sounds and Pūrakau of Matangi Āwhio
Bob Bickerton and Donna Mcleod have collaborated within Te Ora Ha for the past 15 years. Each come with a wealth of knowledge and experience of telling our local stories through word and sound. This event will enrich the ...
Where: Āwhio, Nelson, Nelson / Tasman
Address: 16 Paru Paru Road, Nelson, Nelson / Tasman
From: 5:30pm on Friday 19th April 2024
To: 8:00pm on Friday 19th April 2024
Compost 101 with Tim's Garden and Rethink Waste Whakaarohia
Learn the basics of composting and improve your ecological footprint with Tim's Garden and Rethink Waste Whakaarohia! Come along to this popular Free workshop to learn everything you need to know about composting, ask ...
Where: Tim's Garden, Nelson, Nelson / Tasman
Address: 26 Gloucester Street, Nelson, Nelson / Tasman
From: 12:30pm on Friday 19th April 2024
To: 6:00pm on Thursday 9th May 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
VIP Burlesque Lounge #5
Nelson Showgirl Academy & Events and Red16 are bringing back the VIP experience! It's starting to cool down but at RED 16 we are heating up... This very special up close, intimate experience will have spectacular ...
Where: Red16, Nelson, Nelson / Tasman
Address: 19 New St, Nelson, Nelson / Tasman
From: 7:00pm on Saturday 20th April 2024
To: 10:00pm on Saturday 20th April 2024
Bitcoin Halving Party
Gather to observe the Fourth Bitcoin Halving with others all around the world. All welcome. Upstairs at Kismet Cocktail Lounge. Come early and talk satoshis, or stay late and move onto the dancefloor downstairs. Kismet ...
Where: Kismet Cocktail & Whisky Bar, Nelson, Nelson / Tasman
Address: 151 Hardy Street, Nelson, Nelson / Tasman
From: 6:00pm on Saturday 20th April 2024
To: 11:00pm on Saturday 20th April 2024