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No. 5350 · New Zealand · Oceania

Wakefield

41.40°S 173.05°E

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Overview

Wakefield is a small, quiet town in the Nelson Bays region of New Zealand's South Island, situated 25 km south-west of Nelson. The town serves as a convenient stop along State Highway 6, making it practical for road trippers traveling between Nelson and destinations south like Greymouth.

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Before you go

Accommodation

Budget accommodation starts around $90 per night at the Wakefield Hotel, with the Brightwater Motor Inn offering rooms from $100.

Transport

State Highway 6 passes through Wakefield, connecting it to Nelson (25 km north-east), Blenheim, Murchison, and Greymouth. Free parking is available in the town centre.

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