Samaki Lodge, Bed and Breakfast, Wakefield, Nelson, New Zealand

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Wakefield, Nelson, Tasman, New Zealand

Samaki Lodge is a great location for access to three of New Zealand's national parks.

Nelson Lakes, St Arnaud

- Lake Rotoiti is only 50 mins drive from Samaki Lodge. This gives access to numerous walks, boating & kayaking & even skiing in winter. Enjoy the beauty of mountains & lakes - you may even see a kiwi!

Abel Tasman National Park

- about an hours drive along the coastal highway through Motueka taking in various art and craft venues along the way. Take the opportunity to enjoy the sandy beaches, marine reserve, hiking New Zealand's Abel Tasman Coastal Track and exploring one of New Zealand's most picturesque coastlines.

Kahurangi National Park

- wonderful mountain ranges, rivers and remote wilderness areas. Walk the Heaphy Track, or fish in the Karamea river and its tributaries.

On our doorstep

- Wakefield is a quiet country village with a friendly community atmosphere.

Facilities include:

Faulkners Bush - a native forested reserve with walking tracks and children's play area.
Heated 25m swimming pool (summer only)
Playing fields and tennis courts
3 churches
Hotel Chateau Rhubarb Restaurant/café
Shops - supermarket, butcher, baker, hair dresser, pharmacy, take-aways, video/DVD hire, antiques
Steam museum
Golf Course

Beaches - Rabbit Island is a magnificent sandy beach only 20mins away with safe swimming and great recreation areas for biking boating and barbecuing. Tahunanui beach is a lovely swimming beach in Nelson.
Richmond and Nelson (15 and 30 mins away respectively) give ample opportunity for shopping, cafés, restaurants, and numerous art and craft outlets including the famous Nelson Market on Saturdays and the World of Wearable Art museum.

We can help you plan a trip to take in all the Hot Spots whether urban or rural!

Outdoor Adventures

Samaki Lodge specializes in planning tailor made packages for outdoor enthusiasts.

We can arrange for you to be flown by helicopter into some of New Zealand's most spectacular regions. To whisk you away for a couple of nights into the real New Zealand, whether it's to hunt , fish or just sightsee, we can provide the ultimate NZ Outdoor experience.

Sea kayaking in New Zealand's Abel Tasman National Park