About Your Hosts
Johnny is a born and bred Nelsonian and he imported Woodi from the UK over 20 years ago. They met in Paros, Greece in 1986 when Johnny was skippering charter yachts and Woodi was a regular summer visitor to the island.
They purchased Wakefield Quay House in 1990 and spent many years restoring and updating the 100 year old heritage villa. They opened the house as a B&B in 1999 and they have a huge amount of fun with their guests – many of whom seem to return from one year to the next. Johnny qualified as a Deep Sea Skipper as a young lad and has enjoyed the nautical life ever since, he is a qualified nautical tutor and examiner. Woodi has been involved in the Nelson art and wine scene for many years and knows everyone - she loves to be a host and can guide you around the region’s artists and wineries. Peter and Pastsy, the gorgeous moggy cats are also in residence.
Fancy Going Sailing With Sail Nelson?
Johnny & Woodi are also the proud owners of Manaia – a New Zealand designed Farr 1020 sailing yacht. Manaia is 34ft long, fully surveyed and available to our guests, with skipper Johnny, for anything from a sunset sail around the harbour with a few drinks, to joining a five day RYA accredited sailing course based around Tasman Bay and the stunning Abel Tasman National Park.
If you think you might just fancy an evening sail - we’ll check the weather forecast when you arrive!
Harbour sailing rates start at $100 per hour and yacht charter day rates are by negotiation. For more info on the serious sailing stuff take a look at www.sailnelson.co.nz or get in touch with us.
"John Moore has the teachers gift, constantly watchful, he allows his students to learn by doing, safe in the knowledge that the boat is in very good hands. I can’t rate John highly enough." Jeremy, Jan 2007
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Directions to Wakefield Quay House, 385 Wakefield Quay, State Highway 6, Nelson
We are very easy to find… 3 minutes drive and 25 minutes walk between Nelson city centre and Tahunanui Beach. (click here for a map)
If you are coming from Blenheim or Picton you are already on State Highway 6 with the ocean on your right. As you reach Nelson City keep on SH6 going towards Richmond. You will go along Haven Road which joins Wakefield Quay and you will see the ocean on your right again, with The Boat Shed Café over the water. Keep going for about 300 metres and Wakefield Quay House is on your left at number 385. Our sign is white and is directly opposite the harbour entrance and Haulashore Island – pull in and park next to the sign – you’ve made it!
If you are coming from the West Coast and the Nelson Lakes, stay on State Highway 6 and follow the sign to 'City Centre via Tahunanui' (which is via the waterfront). After about 3kms go straight across at the traffic light intersection (still on SH6) and you will suddenly see the beach and the sea. After another 2kms you will see Haulashore Island on your left and you will go past a right turn uphill into Richardson Street – this is the first right turn you will see. 385 Wakefield Quay is 200 metres past the Richardson Street turn off on the right. You will know if you have missed us if you pass The Boat Shed Café which is 300 metres past us – go to the next roundabout and turn around!
Links we like:
- Sail Nelson
- Nelson Tasman Tourism
- Creative Tourism New Zealand
- Daniel Allen - Photographer
- Cable Bay Kayaks
New Zealand accommodation recommendations:
We know how hard it is to plan an itinerary, here are some of our favourite places.- Hokitika: Rimu Lodge
- Fox Glacier: Te Weheka Inn
- Kaikoura: Hapuka Lodge
- Wanaka: Te Wanaka Lodge
- Queenstown: Queenstown House
- Wellington: Ohtel
- Napier: Farm at Cape Kidnappers
Read unbiased opinions about hotels and vacations at TripAdvisor.
| Wakefield Quay House | 385 Wakefield Quay | Port Hills | Nelson | New Zealand |
| Phone +64 3 546 7275 | Mobile 027 265 7547 | Email wakefieldquay@xtra.co.nz | ||
