Sharyn’s guidebook to Nelson & Tasman Region
Places to Dine
Wakefield has a couple of lovely eateries, but I have also added a few of my favourites from around the Nelson - Tasman District.
Our local destination for handcrafted cakes and pastries, great coffee and is kid friendly.
The Villa
14 Whitby WayOur local destination for handcrafted cakes and pastries, great coffee and is kid friendly.
The Kitchen
111 Bridge StAmazing health food right in the heart of Nelson.
DeVille
22 New StThe best breakfasts and lunches.
The best vegetation food in town!! Great music and events also.
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East St Cafe, Restaurant and Bar
8 Church StThe best vegetation food in town!! Great music and events also.
Some of the best food in the region! Highly recommend treating yourself to lunch or dinner here to experience Alistair Forster's amazing culinary skills.
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Forsters Moutere Hills
42 Eggers RdSome of the best food in the region! Highly recommend treating yourself to lunch or dinner here to experience Alistair Forster's amazing culinary skills.
Fine dinning at it's best! For celebrating those special occasions.
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Hopgoods Restaurant
284 Trafalgar StFine dinning at it's best! For celebrating those special occasions.
Ford's Restaurant and Bar
276 Trafalgar StAnother one of our favourites when we have visitors
The Boat Shed Cafe
350 Wakefield QuayIncredible view and incredible fine food.
Nahm
322 Wakefield QuayExcellent value for money and incredible ocean views.
Bloom Cafe
208 High StExcellent service, pricing and healthy choices!!
Things to Do
Some fun activies to do in the local region.
Forge your own hand made knife from raw steel to a blade you will treasure forever. Located next door within Higgins Heritage Park, a fabulous experience learning the old steel forge techniques.
Make A Knife
222 Pigeon Valley RdForge your own hand made knife from raw steel to a blade you will treasure forever. Located next door within Higgins Heritage Park, a fabulous experience learning the old steel forge techniques.
Located next door to us, open to the public on the 1st and 3rd Sunday of every month. There is an outstanding collection of steam engines, vintage cars, farm equipment and timber processing machinery. It is only a $5 entry fee and there are free jigger rides that go around the perimeter of the property and numerous themed days throughout the year such as the Logging Weekend, Vintage Equipment Weekend and Mac Truck events.
Higgins Heritage Park
222 Pigeon Valley RdLocated next door to us, open to the public on the 1st and 3rd Sunday of every month. There is an outstanding collection of steam engines, vintage cars, farm equipment and timber processing machinery. It is only a $5 entry fee and there are free jigger rides that go around the perimeter of the property and numerous themed days throughout the year such as the Logging Weekend, Vintage Equipment Weekend and Mac Truck events.
Totaradale Golf Club
147 Pigeon Valley RdBring your golf clubs as Totaradale is only a 5 minute walk down the road.
View all the creative master pieces from past Wearable Art events along with some classic cars.
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World of WearableArt & Classic Cars Museum
1 Cadillac WayView all the creative master pieces from past Wearable Art events along with some classic cars.
The centre of New Zealand is a 30-60min walk/run at the top of a botanic hill with incredible views of Nelson and is well worth the effort. Excellent for a evening stroll.
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Centre of New Zealand Monument
The centre of New Zealand is a 30-60min walk/run at the top of a botanic hill with incredible views of Nelson and is well worth the effort. Excellent for a evening stroll.
The best display of local crafts and art. Plant & Share Botanical Skincare is based here at 123 Bridge Street, in Nelson.
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Little Beehive Co-Op
123 Bridge StThe best display of local crafts and art. Plant & Share Botanical Skincare is based here at 123 Bridge Street, in Nelson.
If a peaceful walk in nature is what you love then please head here for an afternoon, and support the incredible work locals have done in fundraising for a predator proof fence to this area to help protect local flora and fauna.
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Brook Waimarama Sanctuary
651 Brook StIf a peaceful walk in nature is what you love then please head here for an afternoon, and support the incredible work locals have done in fundraising for a predator proof fence to this area to help protect local flora and fauna.
Rabbit Island Coffee is perfectly placed to call in at on the way to Rabbit Island. If you are looking for a quieter spot to visit, away from the hustle and bustle then try a walk on the beach at Rabbit Island. There are free BBQ's available and there is so much for kids and adults to do from biking adventures on the numerous tracks to swimming, fishing and relaxing on the beach.
Rabbit Island Coffee Co
6 Aranui RoadRabbit Island Coffee is perfectly placed to call in at on the way to Rabbit Island. If you are looking for a quieter spot to visit, away from the hustle and bustle then try a walk on the beach at Rabbit Island. There are free BBQ's available and there is so much for kids and adults to do from biking adventures on the numerous tracks to swimming, fishing and relaxing on the beach.
Mountain bike trips, sightseeing to Lord of the Rings locations, trips away for meals, anything you can dream up.
Commercial Pilot Training by Helicopters Nelson New Zealand Limited
8 Dakota StMountain bike trips, sightseeing to Lord of the Rings locations, trips away for meals, anything you can dream up.