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South Canterbury offers one of the best whitewater rafting experiences in the country. Located in the beautiful wild landscape of the Southern Alps, you can choose the rafting option to suit your excitement threshold. It’s an experience that will keep you buzzing long after you’re back on dry land.
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e recommend exploring the heart of South Canterbury by bike or hike. These are both great ways to soak up the coastal, rural and riverbased scenery which switches from the coast to a subalpine terrain in an instant. You also can’t beat the fishing here. The Rangitata River in the north and Waitaki River in the south are two of New Zealand’s premier salmon-fishing rivers. Peel Forest, Geraldine © Getty Images
GERALDINE
Irish place name • 36km N of Timaru
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Large selection of quality New Zealand knitwear, clothing, jewellery, skincare, sheepskin and food & health products. FREE WiFi, Public Toilets, Off-Street Car Parking, Bureau de Change and Overseas Postage Available. Town Centre, Geraldine • Tel 0800 144 372 • E info@kiwicountry.co.nz Open 7 days, 8:00am - 6:00pm
Mundell’s Cafe & Restaurant – one of the best cafes in town. 97 Talbot St, Geraldine, South Canterbury | Ph: +64 3 693 8501 Great selection of hot and cold cabinet food.
Hosts: Joseph & Mayumi and David & Helley RESERVATIONS: 0800 400 404
SPACIOUS UNITS
info@geraldinemotels.co.nz•www.geraldinemotels.co.nz • Quality, spacious family & studio units, being fully self-contained and sleeps 2-6 persons • Off-street & covered parking • Large garden, BBQ & playground
• Free WIFI • Pets welcome • Short walk to town • River walk
GS:T[\ Tariff: (Oct 18- Sep19) $110‑$150 (2 persons), extra $20.
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GREAT THINGS TO DO IN GERALDINE
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Hit the shops Retail therapy is a must in Geraldine, especially if you appreciate stylish clothes made from quality fibres such as possum fur, merino and wool. Check out The Tin Shed and Kiwi Country for starters, and don’t skip the Giant Jersey knitwear store. Go stargazing The Geraldine Observatory is operated by an enthusiastic local astronomer. Gaze at a night’s sky smeared with stars and hit him up with all your Milky Way-related questions.
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the summer months. Taste mighty fine produce and sip on superb coffee.
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Discover a Kiwi institution Barker’s much-loved preserves are slathered across breads and burnt toast the length and breadth of New Zealand. Visit the Barker’s Foodstore & Eatery for a jam good time.
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Tuck in The quaint township of Geraldine is also a haven for foodies. Home to delicious local cheeses, fruit preserves and homemade chocolates, don’t stop until you’ve tried them all.
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Find the market Get yourself along to the Geraldine Farmers’ Market – held every Saturday over
Go vintage Admire the shiny array of classic cars at The Vintage Car and Machinery Museum. Go forest bathing A convenient five-minute stroll from Geraldine’s main street leads to Talbot Forest,. home to four, easy short walks and many trees that have celebrated their 800th birthdays. For more extensive walks, Peel Forest is 23km north of Geraldine and offers 13 native forest trails.
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