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Geraldine Must-Do's
Peel Forest Park
Just 24km north of Geraldine, the park features 13 varied trails, a DOC campground and the option to join a horse trekking tour.
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The Geraldine Observatory
Hosted groups are no larger than eight people, allowing for a personal experience and lots of time to test the telescope.
Geraldine Farmers’ Market
Every Saturday from October to April, load up on produce, grab a coffee, gobble a pastry (or two) and chat to the locals while musicians strum a beat. Open 9am-12.30pm.
Barker’s Foodstore and Eatery
This large and airy venue – located in the former grounds of St Mary’s Vicarage – has a Scandi interior and sun-soaked terrace. There's a complimentary tasting station and shelves jostling with the Barker's range. So well presented, you'll salivate on the spot.
The Vintage Car and Machinery Museum
Admire a shiny array of classic cars. There are over 1400 exhibits in here, including the oldest working tractor in New Zealand.
Talbot Forest
A five-minute stroll from Geraldine’s main street leads to four, easy short walks and trees that are well over 800 years old.
White-water Rafting
South Canterbury offers one of the best white-water rafting experiences in the country. Located in the wild landscape of the Southern Alps. Companies such as Hidden Valleys in Geraldine and Peel Forest Outdoor Centre have options to suit every excitement threshold.
Rangitata River Salmon fishing
Roughly 20 minutes from Geraldine. The best salmon fishing at the river mouth is from mid-November to mid-March, while up-river fishing is better between January and March. Early in the season, sea-run brown trout are also ample.
Big Rock Adventures Canyoning
Explore Kaumira Canyon with the experts, sliding, abseiling and ziplining through the crags for a full five hours. Take a deep breath and jump in.
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