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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. It is well known for it’s thriving community of local artisan food and drink producers.

Top 5 things to do

Cafe Verde

Vintage Car and Machinery Museum

Geraldine Cheese Company

The Vicarage

Stay at The Vicarage

Explore Nature

Taste artisan foods

Geraldine is an artisan food hub, home to renowned producers such as Barker’s Foodstore & Eatery, The Geraldine Cheese Company, and Humdinger Gin. Enjoy tastings, tours, factory viewings, and a range of award-winning local products.

Ngā Whare Mānatu
Geraldine Farm Tours
Talbot Forest

A few highlights of Geraldine

If you’re looking for a charming small-town escape, Geraldine offers boutique shopping, artisan food, walk & bike trails and luxury accommodation.

Abseil and zipline through a canyon with Big Rock Adventures, experience a real working farm with Geraldine Farm Tours, and discover our heritage at multiple museums