Wakefield Regional Information

The small township of Wakefield is situated 25 kilometres southwest of Nelson.

European habitation of Wakefield began in 1843, when the settlement was known by the name of Pitfure. The town's name was soon changed, in honour of the town of the same name in Yorkshire.

Navigate with our great Wakefield map to stay on the right track and find what you're looking for when traveling in the region. While you're on the road, be prepared for all seasons with weather forecasts, reports and current information on Nelson weather.

For more information, visit the Nelson information site.