Geraldine

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Foodie favourite, Geraldine is popular with visitors.

The village of Geraldine is located on the inland scenic route from Christchurch through to Lake Tekapo/ Takapō, Mt Cook/ Aoraki and Queenstown.

Located just 40 minutes from Timaru City, Geraldine’s boutique village charm will delight you. The artisan food producing hub of the district, you will find Barker’s Foodstore and Eatery, Humdinger Gin and Geraldine Cheese Company to name a few, located in the town centre. Up behind town, Talbot Forest is a stunning native forest reserve with a range of popular easy walking tracks. If you’re into vintage machinery and vehicles, you are in the right place! Spend an afternoon exploring one of the fabulous vintage machinery museums.

Top 5 things to do in Geraldine
Cheese and Chutney + plenty more - Visit the Geraldine Cheese Company and Barker’s Foodstore and Eatery to sample and purchase a delicious array of locally produced fare.  During the summer season, the Farmers Market is also a great place to stock up for a picnic. If gin is your thing, a visit to Humdinger Gin Distillery is a must to try their latest handcrafted botanical infused tipple!

Art for art’s sake – Geraldine has long been a haven for artists and craftspeople.  Stroll through the village streets to visit galleries displaying works from local and nationally acclaimed artists or take a drive to visit the artists in their studios.  

Vintage Adventures – Geraldine boasts 3 vintage car and machinery museums, a specialised military museum with one of a kind memorabilia and a fabulous historical museum, telling the history of New Zealand and the area.  Even if you’re not a motorhead, the yesteryear displays will keep you interested for an hour or two.  

Paradise on your doorstep – Explore the many walks in Geraldine, from the riverside Sculpture Trail to the meanderings of Talbot Forest.  You’ll be surprised how peaceful and secluded these walks feel, even when you are metres from the centre of town. If adventure is your style, head our canyoning with Big Rock Adventures or head up the Rangitata River Valley with Alps 2 Ocean 4x4 Tours.

Boutique Shopping - Geraldine is the home of beautiful independently owned boutique stores from fashion, to kitchenware and pantry items, to giftware, flowers and more!

Timaru District Council, 2 King George Place | Ph: 03 687 7200