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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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ARMAGEDDON PAINTBALL - Nelson
ARMAGEDDON PAINTBALL - Nelson
Mobile-friendly - Armageddon boasts 4 paintball excellent fields. Main field is a post apocalyptic town called Purgatory, the best themed paintball field in New Zealand. We are open 7 days. We have sealed driveways and flushing toilets, licensed cafe and a paintball shop selling top of the line paintball gear. The ultimate day out.
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- +64 3 541 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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GENTLE CYCLING COMPANY - Nelson
GENTLE CYCLING COMPANY - Nelson
Mobile-friendly - Cycle the Great Taste Cycle Trail in Nelson, NZ 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
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OUR FARM - Nelson Region
OUR FARM - Nelson Region
Mobile-friendly - Treat yourself to a unique memory of your visit to NZ with a stay in our warm, comfortable, self-catering cottage on our working farm. Situated in a wonderful location at the gateway to Kahurangi National Park and close to some of New Zealand's finest walks. Friendly, helpful hosts keen to make your stay a lifetime memory.
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- +64 3 522 4121
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- 496 Tadmor-Bushend Road, RD 2, Wakefield, Nelson, 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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Queen Tribute Show
Paul Madsen and full band appearing at Nelsons one and only Playhouse with their Queen Tribute Show, featuring Paul Jeffries, Chris Phillips, Craig Allott. Come hear all the wonderful Classic songs such as Bohemian ...
Where: Playhouse Cafe & Theatre, Nelson, Nelson / Tasman
Address: 171 Westdale Rd, Nelson, Nelson / Tasman
From: 8:00pm on Friday 18th January 2019
To: 11:00pm on Friday 18th January 2019
Tahuna Summer Sounds
Live music returns to Tahunanui Beach with local musicians performing across two different stages. Complementing the live music is a dedicated youth and family zone, with a heap of ‘have a go’ beach themed ...
Where: Tahunanui Recreation Reserve, Nelson, Nelson / Tasman
Address: Beach Rd, Tahunanui, Nelson, Nelson / Tasman
From: 6:00pm on Friday 11th January 2019
To: 9:00pm on Friday 18th January 2019
Classical & Flamenco Guitar Festival: Flamenco Fiesta
NCMA’s inaugural classical and flamenco guitar festival takes place at the recently re-opened Nelson Centre of Musical Arts state of the art facilities from Sunday 13th – Saturday 19th January 2019. Each evening ...
Where: Nelson Centre of Musical Arts, Nelson, Nelson / Tasman
Address: 48 Nile St, Nelson, Nelson / Tasman
From: 8:00pm on Friday 18th January 2019
To: 11:59pm on Friday 18th January 2019
Logan Kitney - Why I'm Not a TV Magician
After over 7 years of performing to crowds accords the country Comedian Magician Logan Kitney has wowed hundreds of audiences with hilarious magic… But still no TV show, Why?? He’s no David Blaine or Dynamo... he’s ...
Where: Ghost Light Theatre, Nelson, Nelson / Tasman
Address: 146 Bridge Street, Nelson, Nelson / Tasman
From: 8:00pm on Friday 18th January 2019
To: 10:00pm on Friday 18th January 2019
Summer Movies Al Fresco - Miracle On 34th Street
(G, 1947) With Subtitles. A truly wonderful family Christmas movie where realist Doris Walker (Maureen O’Hara) and her daughter Susan (Natalie Wood), who don’t believe in fairy tales, are forced to re-examine ...
Where: Isel Park, Nelson, Nelson / Tasman
Address: The Ridgeway, Stoke, Nelson, Nelson / Tasman
From: 9:05pm on Friday 18th January 2019
To: 10:30pm on Friday 18th January 2019
Flamenco & Classical Guitar Festival
Directed by Miles Jackson and Dominique Blatti, NCMA's inaugural classical and flamenco guitar festival will take place at the recently re-opened Nelson Centre of Musical Arts state of the art facilities. The festival ...
Where: Nelson Centre of Musical Arts, Nelson, Nelson / Tasman
Address: 48 Nile St, Nelson, Nelson / Tasman
From: 9:00am on Sunday 13th January 2019
To: 11:59pm on Saturday 19th January 2019
Wolfgang Michael
Come around and see German indie-folk artist Wolfgang Michael performing his originals at the Beach Cafe, Tahuna Beach on the 18th & 19th of January!
Where: Beach Cafe and Bar, Nelson, Nelson / Tasman
Address: Bisley Walk, Nelson, Nelson / Tasman
From: 12:00pm on Friday 18th January 2019
To: 2:00pm on Saturday 19th January 2019
Flamenco Dance Lessons
Learn to dance Fandango with Rebecca during the Flamenco and Classical Guitar Festival. $150 for the week, daily sessions available for $30. No dance experience necessary, minimum age 12 years, all genders ...
Where: Nelson Centre of Musical Arts, Nelson, Nelson / Tasman
Address: 48 Nile St, Nelson, Nelson / Tasman
From: 9:30am on Monday 14th January 2019
To: 11:59pm on Saturday 19th January 2019
Nelson Regatta
Nelson Regatta 2019 from Friday 18th Jan - Tuesday 22nd Jan. Starting on the Friday evening; we have the invitation race for all classes. Saturday is cans racing for all classes, followed by Paul Jefferies playing ...
Where: Tasman Bay Cruising Club, Nelson, Nelson / Tasman
Address: 8 Cross Quay, Port Nelson, Nelson, Nelson / Tasman
From: 4:00pm on Friday 18th January 2019
To: 8:00pm on Tuesday 22nd January 2019
Shamanic Healing Sound Journey
A sound journey is deeply relaxing, uplifting and healing experience. Will and Claire-Jeanne take you on an inner journey guided by the sounds of crystal and Tibetan bowls, shaman drums, a gong, voice and other ...
Where: Fairfield House, Nelson, Nelson / Tasman
Address: 48 Van Diemen St, Nelson, Nelson / Tasman
From: 7:15pm on Friday 18th January 2019
To: 9:00pm on Friday 18th January 2019