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The boutique village of Geraldine lies at the heart of the Waitaha/Canterbury region, at the foot of the wild Southern Alps, on the east coast of the Te Waipounamu/South Island. Geraldine is the gateway to the Lake Tekapo Starlight Reserve and Aoraki/Mt Cook as well as the lakes in the central Mackenzie Basin.
Geraldine at a Glance: *Geraldine is located in the Waitaha/ Canterbury region on the East Coast of the South Island of New Zealand, about 140 km’s south of Ōtautahi/Christchurch, 35 km’s north of Timaru (Waitaha’s second largest urban centre after Ōtautahi) and 51 km’s south of Ashburton .
Is there an alternate route from Geraldine to the Catlins, avoiding SH 1 along the east coast? I realize Fairlie-Burkes Pass-Tekapo-Omarama is an option, but at that point I'm not sure if it makes more...
Introducing Geraldine. World-renowned as the hometown of Barker’s, makers of jam, preserves, chutneys, sauces and more, Geraldine is a name familiar to many. A picture-perfect country town, sitting prettily in the heart of South Canterbury on the banks of the trickling Waihi River.
- Where Is Geraldine Located in New Zealand?
- What to Do in The Geraldine Region?
- Nearby Things to Do in Mid & South Canterbury
- Summary on Travelling on Geraldine and Mid Canterbury
Geraldine is very popular with visitors who are travelling the scenic route between Christchurch to Lake Tekapo. Most people stop at Geraldine for a coffee and a browse through the famous Barkers Food Store & Eatery. After that, they usually head on to Lake Tekapo and Mt Cook. Having stayed in Geraldine for two nights, we believe there is so much m...
You will find plenty to do in and around Geraldine. You will even find authentic New Zealand art to view or purchase. And although the choice of eateries is not huge, most people will find something to suit their palette and dietary needs.
The Mid Canterbury region stretches between Rakaia River in the north and the Rangitata River in the south on the eastern coast of the South Island to the Southern Alps. Geraldine and Timaru are therefore located in South Canterbury. We collected a small collection on available activity and tour options… See also the official Mid Canterbury Tourism...
For a lot of visitors, Geraldine and Mid Canterbury have yet to be discovered. Many New Zealanders are still not aware of the treasures and magnificent scenery in this part of New Zealand. But the fact that this area has yet to be been explored by the masses, may be a good thing – especially if you are yearning for a personal encounter in a very sp...
4 results for walking and tramping tracks. List view. Map view. Kakahu Bush tracks. Take a walk in this area of native bush close to Geraldine which features remarkable rock pinnacles and limestone formations, historic sites, scenic views and is home to the rare long-tailed bat/pekapeka. Duration 20 m - 3 hr. Difficulty EasiestEasy.
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Popular with visitors, Geraldine is a charming boutique village just 30 minutes’ drive from Timaru City and 1.5 hours’ drive from Christchurch. Geraldine is also the gateway to beautiful Peel Forest and the Mackenzie region.
