Things to do in Wakefield?
Wakefield Village has a thriving community, with clubs and societies that reflect a huge range of interests and passions.
Wakefield is one of the earliest European settlements in New Zealand, and boasts the oldest church and the longest running school in the country.
Conveniently close to so many of our region’s outdoor experience highlights. It’s the perfect place to base yourself to enjoy mountain biking, road cycling, beaches, and walking trails. The Great Taste Trail is close by and is a terrific way to tour the attractions of this popular holiday destination.
There are many things to do in and around the Wakefield area, below we give just a few examples of what is in store for you in your stay at Wakefield.
Wairoa Gorge Mountain Bike Park
‘The Gorge’ is home to well over 70km of hand-built mountain bike trails that run through a lush native and beech forest environment from a maximum elevation of 1200m. Think epic backcountry riding, mixed with bike park convenience.
Kiwi Journeys
Kiwi Journeys is locally owned and operated specialising in self-guided and fully supported cycle tours, servicing Tasman’s Great Taste Trail (160kms) and the West Coast wilderness Trail (132kms).
The Gentle Cycling Company
Civilised cycling trips & bike hire on the Great Taste Trail for lovers of food, wine & beautiful Nelson landscapes.
Higgins Engine & Machinery Museum
The museum houses a growing collection of historic and restored vehicles, machinery, artifacts and memorabilia collected from around the Nelson, Marlborough and West Coast regions.
Make A Knife
Ever wanted to have a go go at blacksmithing or knife making? Join us for a whole day activity – forging a knife from raw steel to a blade you will treasure forever.
Xscape Space
Xscape Space is the premier provider of 7 different escape room experiences. Enter one of their immersive worlds and recover a priceless work of art, rob a bank, or break out of prison. Your team will have one hour to complete your mission and escape.
Armageddon Paintball
Welcome to ARMAGEDDON Paintball the only theme paintball field in Nelson!The ultimate experience in Paintball excitement... semi-automatic mayhem... from the games you play, to the fields you play on.
Gardens Of The World
Pack a picnic, explore, or simply lay back and listen to the birdsong. So close to town – but truly another world.