Geraldine

Inland from Timaru, the historic settlement of Geraldine draws farmers, creative people, and lovers of fine food.  Artists work and sell from here.  Some art is edible: cheese, chocolate, and preserves lure travellers to the town.

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Geraldine

Accommodation

Geraldine boasts a number of motels, bed and breakfasts, and backpackers, suitable for every traveller.

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Geraldine

Activities

Browse through the diverse range of activities on offer in this area. There are many to choose from, find your favourite!   

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What to do in Geraldine

  • Enjoy the delicious locally made food products
  • Play a round at one of 18 nearby golf courses!
  • Take a bush walk in pretty Talbot forest
  • Visit the Vintage Car & Machinery Museum
  • See the quirky 'world's largest woollen jersey'!

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How do you get to Geraldine?

  • Travel by Plane
    • There are no air services operating in Geraldine. Timaru Airport (also known as Richard Pearse Airport) is located 30kms from Geraldine and offers regular flights from Wellington.
  • Travel by Train
    • There is no train service to Geraldine.
  • Travel by Bus
    • Geraldine is well serviced by bus, shuttle, coach tours and transfers. Regular passenger services stop en route to both northern and southern destinations.
  • Rent a Vehicle
    • No rental cars are available in Geraldine. There are a small number of car rental companies operating in Timaru.