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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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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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Meditation & Mindfulness Training
Discover the scientifically proven benefits of meditation and mindfulness… - Reduce stress levels - Manage your emotions better - Improve heart health - Increase general well-being and happiness - Improve your ...
Where: Nelson Buddhist Centre, Nelson, Nelson / Tasman
Address: 87 Nile St, Nelson, Nelson / Tasman
From: 5:30pm on Tuesday 23rd April 2019
To: 6:30pm on Tuesday 1st October 2019
Yoga with Tom
Hi & welcome, Whether you're a beginner looking to have a go at Yoga or an experienced Yogi seeking a worthwhile and energized class- Yoga with Tom on Tuesdays from 9:30AM to 10:45AM is open to you. It would be ...
Where: Studio Evolve, Nelson, Nelson / Tasman
Address: 1 Kinzett Terrace, Nelson, Nelson / Tasman
From: 9:30pm on Tuesday 20th August 2019
To: 10:45pm on Tuesday 10th December 2019
Kura Pounamu: Our Treasured Stone
An exhibition of more than 200 pounamu greenstone treasures, Kura Pounamu tells the story of this most precious of stones, its significance to Māori, and its enduring value from ancient times until today. ...
Where: The Nelson Provincial Museum, Nelson, Nelson / Tasman
Address: Cnr Hardy & Trafalgar Sts, Nelson, Nelson / Tasman
From: 10:00am on Monday 2nd September 2019
To: 4:00pm on Sunday 24th November 2019
An Evening of Plant-Based Dining
Join us and celebrate the start of spring! 5 courses of plant based food, showing off seasonal produce from local growers. Tickets $75 or $125 with vegan-friendly wine matches, available from the restaurant, 03 545 ...
Where: Hopgood's Restaurant, Nelson, Nelson / Tasman
Address: 284 Trafalgar St, Nelson, Nelson / Tasman
From: 6:30pm on Wednesday 18th September 2019
To: 10:00pm on Wednesday 18th September 2019
Comedy On the Rocks September
Come and enjoy the freshness of spring with a smooth nip of Nelson's top-shelf stand-up comedy at Kismet Cocktail & Whisky Bar. This month MC Mike O'Malley hosts Dave Vandy, Sarah O'Connell, Jared Bosecke and all the ...
Where: Kismet Cocktail & Whisky Bar, Nelson, Nelson / Tasman
Address: 151 Hardy Street, Nelson, Nelson / Tasman
From: 7:00pm on Wednesday 18th September 2019
To: 9:00pm on Wednesday 18th September 2019
Nelson Farmers Market
Every Wednesday Rain or Shine the Farmers Market comes to Kirby Lane bringing you local fresh produce and products from all over the top of the south region. Come down have lunch and sample some incredible deals and ...
Where: Kirby Lane, Nelson, Nelson / Tasman
Address: 105 Bridge Street, Nelson, Nelson / Tasman
From: 8:30am on Wednesday 6th March 2019
To: 1:30pm on Wednesday 26th February 2020
EmBody Nia
A 8 week course exploring the benefits and joys of Nia - a holistic movement practice that feels great, aids fitness and over all well-being and is fun! Suitable for those new to Nia and those regular students who ...
Where: Studio Evolve, Nelson, Nelson / Tasman
Address: 1 Kinzett Terrace, Nelson, Nelson / Tasman
From: 7:30pm on Wednesday 31st July 2019
To: 8:30pm on Wednesday 18th September 2019
Kids Yoga
A class open to all those little people ages 5-9(ish) wanting to explore yoga in their bodies! With certified teacher Lisa Morley, this fun interactive class will share the benefits of yoga with games and ...
Where: Studio Evolve, Nelson, Nelson / Tasman
Address: 1 Kinzett Terrace, Nelson, Nelson / Tasman
From: 4:00pm on Wednesday 31st July 2019
To: 4:45pm on Wednesday 18th September 2019
Nelson Kizomba Improvers - 7-Week Course (Term 3)
Kizomba is a beautiful partner dance that is a fusion of African with a bit of Latin style. This style is known to be very sensual and flows with a romantic feeling. We are offering this course for 7 weeks to our ...
Where: Peta Spooner Academy of Dance, Nelson, Nelson / Tasman
Address: Cnr Hastings & St Vincent St, Nelson, Nelson / Tasman
From: 7:30pm on Wednesday 14th August 2019
To: 8:30pm on Wednesday 25th September 2019
NCMA’s Lunchtime Series: Grampians Trio
The Grampians Trio formed in 2009 with local musicians Mary Ayre (piano), Juliet Ayre (violin) and Lissa Cowie (cello). This will be their first concert performing together since 2011. Mary will play Schubert ...
Where: Nelson Centre of Musical Arts, Nelson, Nelson / Tasman
Address: 48 Nile St, Nelson, Nelson / Tasman
From: 1:00pm on Thursday 19th September 2019
To: 1:45pm on Thursday 19th September 2019