7 Great Things to do in Geraldine

1. 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.

2. 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.

3. 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.

4. Find the market

Get yourself along to the Geraldine Farmers’ Market – held every Saturday over the summer months. Taste mighty fine produce and sip on superb coffee.

5. 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 Food store & Eatery for a jam good time.

6. Go vintage

Admire the shiny array of classic cars at The Vintage Car and Machinery Museum.

7. 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.

Main image: Peel Forest, Geraldine © Getty Images