Joanna’s guidebook
Places to eat
Cafe Rhubarbe
6 Edward StGreat place for coffee and cake, or a fabulous pizza lunch.
Superb fixed menu dining on Fridays and Saturdays within walking distance. Also lovely lunches and coffees during the day.
The Villa
14 Whitby WaySuperb fixed menu dining on Fridays and Saturdays within walking distance. Also lovely lunches and coffees during the day.
Restaurant - definitely need to book during the summer months.
76 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Boat Shed Cafe
350 Wakefield QuayRestaurant - definitely need to book during the summer months.
Great restaurant for dinner or lunch on the sea front in Mapua.
48 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Apple Shed Kitchen & Bar
1 Aranui RdGreat restaurant for dinner or lunch on the sea front in Mapua.
Highly recommend for lunch - lovely garden area if the sun is out, also indoor seating.
18 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Grape Escape Cafe & Catering
143 McShane RdHighly recommend for lunch - lovely garden area if the sun is out, also indoor seating.
Indian Cafe Richmond
266 Queen StreetSuperb curries. Book during busy seasons.
Headquarters Cafe & Bar
36 Ellis StreetGreat for lunch or coffee. Family friendly. On the Great Taste Cycle Trail.
Things to do
Take a day out to make yourself an knife using traditional blacksmith techniques in Wakefield. A great day out. Book via website.
Make A Knife
222 Pigeon Valley RdTake a day out to make yourself an knife using traditional blacksmith techniques in Wakefield. A great day out. Book via website.
Great Taste Trail
Great facility - you can bike for miles. Flat and family friendly
Take a scenic flight of the area, or go Heli-biking.
Helicopters Nelson Scenic Flights & Commercial Hire
8 Dakota StTake a scenic flight of the area, or go Heli-biking.
Great club ski field - 60 minute drive from Wakefield. See their website for weather and snow conditions. Usually open June - September.
9 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Rainbow Ski Area
Great club ski field - 60 minute drive from Wakefield. See their website for weather and snow conditions. Usually open June - September.
Stunning scenery, many walking routes. Home to the Heaphy Track which is a 2 day cycle or 4 day walk.
39 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Kahurangi National Park
Stunning scenery, many walking routes. Home to the Heaphy Track which is a 2 day cycle or 4 day walk.
Richmond Hills Mountain Bike Park
27 Marlborough CresSuperb mountain biking
Great fun for all the family - easy to expert tracks.
24 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Kaiteriteri Mountain Bike Park
37 Martin Farm RdGreat fun for all the family - easy to expert tracks.
Stunning beach, plus fun park - something to please the children.
107 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Tāhunanui Beach
Stunning beach, plus fun park - something to please the children.
Beautiful beach, BBQs available, free parking.
22 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Rabbit Island
Beautiful beach, BBQs available, free parking.
Well worth the drive over the Takaka Hill. Stunning scenery.
25 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Golden Bay
Well worth the drive over the Takaka Hill. Stunning scenery.
If you are in Golden Bay, catch yourself a salmon or two on your way home. They will smoke them for you while you wait.
27 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Anatoki Salmon Fishing & Cafe in Golden Bay
230 McCallum RdIf you are in Golden Bay, catch yourself a salmon or two on your way home. They will smoke them for you while you wait.