Snowball Manor offers the discerning traveller a rural retreat in Wakefield, Nelson. Enjoy the comfort of this modern bed and breakfast set in 16 acres. This is the ideal location to explore all the Nelson and Tasman regions have to offer: Just a few minutes to the township of Wakefield 10 minutes to Brightwater – great for the wine festival Read more…
Willowbank Heritage Village is a fun and interactive living museum 1km south of Wakefield, Nelson. We have 20+ shop displays for you to explore. Food, drink and lots more. Our Open Sunday dates for 2023-2024 are: September 3rd, October 1st, December 3rd, February 4th, March 3rd, April 7th and May 5th Read more…
Tasman’s Great Taste Trail is a cycle way and walkway in the Tasman region and is part of Nga Haerenga – The New Zealand Cycle Trail. There are 2 options for cyclists based in Wakefield: Rural Tasman: Wakefield – Spooners Tunnel – Tapawera A 2-3 hour cycle trail leaving from Wakefield village which winds up to the historic 1.4km Spooners Read more…
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The Totaradale Golf Club is situated 25km south of Nelson on the outskirts of the picturesque village of Wakefield. Approximately 1km along Pigeon Valley Road, this tranquil 9-hole golf course is nestled amongst both native and exotic trees and boasts an abundance of New Zealand bird-life. This unassuming golf club extends a warm welcome to members and visitors alike and Read more…
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Welcome to The Wakefield Hotel – Celebrating 150 Years of Business. The Wakefield Hotel which is part of The Great Taste Cycle Trail and is located in the small community of Wakefield (25km southwest of Nelson just past Brightwater) at the top of the South Island of New Zealand. The Wakefield Hotel was originally built in 1867 and has all Read more…
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We welcome any visitors to our weekly service at the church. We have been established in the area for over 150 years and continue to be involved in our local Community. Worship and Communion 10am Sundays. Read more…
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Welcome to Armageddon Paintball – the only themed paintball field in Nelson. Come and play in the ruins of the apocalyptic City of Purgatory, amongst dozens of abandoned buildings, car wrecks and city remnants. Bring your friends and family for an exhilarating 3 hours of paintball mayhem. We love celebrating birthdays, stag & hens dos, corporate (shoot-the-boss) events and so Read more…
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St Johns Church is located at 130 Edward Street in Wakefield. It is the oldest church in the South Island of New Zealand and the oldest church in New Zealand in continuous use. The church holds a Category 1 Rating with Heritage New Zealand Pouhere Taonga. This determines the church building to be of “outstanding historical significance.” The church was Read more…
Join us for a whole day activity – forging a knife from raw steel to a blade you will treasure forever. Using the traditional Blacksmith tool kit of forge, hammer and anvil we first forge and shape the blade. Once forged, a little tidying up with the file or grinder can be done prior to heat treating and attaching your Read more…
Higgins Heritage Park is a family of volunteer run working museums with our goal to preserve & showcase our transport, forestry, steam, rural life & farming history of the years of our forefathers and to provide an enjoyable experience for our visitors in a family friendly environment. Member Groups include: Pigeon Valley Steam Museum (2013) Inc; Historic Transport Museum Trust; Read more…