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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ANZAC Dawn Service
We will remember them. The march assembles at a new starting position on Paru Paru Road (Trafalgar Centre car park) then progresses to ANZAC Park for the traditional dawn service. Free. No bookings required. This ...
Where: Anzac Park, Nelson, Nelson / Tasman
Address: Anzac Park, Nelson, Nelson / Tasman
From: 5:30am on Thursday 25th April 2024
To: 7:00am on Thursday 25th April 2024
Nelson/Stoke Civic ANZAC Service
Nelson’s ANZAC Day civic service. Free. No bookings required. This event is part of Tuku24 Whakatū. www.tukuwhakatu.co.nz.
Where: Nayland College, Nelson, Nelson / Tasman
Address: 166 Nayland Road, Stoke, Nelson, Nelson / Tasman
From: 11:00am on Thursday 25th April 2024
To: 12:00pm on Thursday 25th April 2024
Doing Their Bit
“Start by doing what’s necessary, then do what’s possible...” Francis of Assisi. Find out what it meant for ordinary people to do extraordinary things in the most difficult of times. Award-winning ...
Where: Founders Heritage Park, Nelson, Nelson / Tasman
Address: 87 Atawhai Dr, Nelson, Nelson / Tasman
From: 10:00am on Thursday 25th April 2024
To: 3:00pm on Thursday 25th April 2024
Doing Their Bit
The Granary, Founders Heritage Park, Nelson Free. No bookings required. "Start by doing what’s necessary, then do what’s possible …” Francis of Assisi. Find out what it meant for ordinary ...
Where: Founders Heritage Park, Nelson, Nelson / Tasman
Address: 87 Atawhai Dr, Nelson, Nelson / Tasman
From: 10:00am on Thursday 25th April 2024
To: 3:00pm on Thursday 25th April 2024
ANZAC Wreath Laying Ceremonies
Short commemoration ceremonies at memorials and cemeteries in Nelson where you and your family can reflect in a more personal and private way. Led by Nelson RSA. We will remember them. - 8am–8.15am, Wakapuaka ...
Where: Various locations around Nelson (see discript, Nelson, Nelson / Tasman
Address: Wakapuaka Servicemen’s Cemetery
From: 8:00am on Thursday 25th April 2024
To: 10:30am on Thursday 25th April 2024
Did My Relative Serve in World War One?
Members of Nelson Historical Society will be on site to provide assistance for people wanting to locate the service records of their ancestors related to WW1. Free. No bookings required. This event is part of ...
Where: Founders Heritage Park, Nelson, Nelson / Tasman
Address: 87 Atawhai Dr, Nelson, Nelson / Tasman
From: 1:00pm on Thursday 25th April 2024
To: 2:00pm on Thursday 25th 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
Dru Yoga Classes With Fiona
Strengthen, Relax, Calm and Connect to your Centre! Perfect for all ages, states of health and levels of fitness. Breath led classes with flowing movements, postures and sequences, proven to ease physical discomfort ...
Where: Saxton Netball Pavillion, Nelson, Nelson / Tasman
Address: 142 Saxtons Road, Stoke, Nelson, Nelson / Tasman
From: 6:00pm on Thursday 1st February 2024
To: 7:30pm on Thursday 4th July 2024
Liam Poole + Friends Live
Liam Poole + Friends is a 4 piece band consisting of: Liam Poole (Lead vocals & guitar) Luke Wilkes (Lead Guitar) Sam Edmonds (Drums) Hayden Stamp (Bass). They perform a wide variety of popular covers ranging from ...
Where: The Boathouse, Nelson, Nelson / Tasman
Address: 326 Wakefield Quay, Nelson, Nelson / Tasman
From: 8:00pm on Friday 26th April 2024
To: 11:00pm on Friday 26th April 2024
The Rubber Biscuit Band
Dinner and Doors at 6pm. Blues and Beyond: with Marcus Roebuck on Vocals and Harmonica, Fraser Campbell on bass, Jim Boyden on drums and Brett Holland on guitar. Featuring music of Little Feet - Stevie Ray Vaughan - Gary ...
Where: The Playhouse Cafe and Theatre, Nelson, Nelson / Tasman
Address: 171 Westdale Rd, Nelson, Nelson / Tasman
From: 8:00pm on Friday 26th April 2024
To: 10:30pm on Friday 26th April 2024