Parks & Nature
Peel Forest
Great place to go for short tramping or more strenuous tramp.
Mesopotamia Station
4909 Rangitata Gorge RdAccess to Te Araroa Trail, a trail running the length of NZ
There are a resident group of Penguins (Little Blue Penguins) live here, they are the smallest penguins in the world and can be seen returning to their nests/burrows as it gets dark in the evening. Go along Marine Parade at the bottom of the Port Loop Road and there is an info sign there to tell you where to look
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Caroline Bay
Virtue AvenueThere are a resident group of Penguins (Little Blue Penguins) live here, they are the smallest penguins in the world and can be seen returning to their nests/burrows as it gets dark in the evening. Go along Marine Parade at the bottom of the Port Loop Road and there is an info sign there to tell you where to look
Essentials
Geraldine Pharmacy
24 Talbot StFreshChoice Geraldine
7 Peel StPhysiotherapy Four Peak Health
16 Cox StContact for Doctor
Good place to go for transport options and activity booking or information, nice cafe as well
Geraldine Visitor Centre
38 Waihi TerraceGood place to go for transport options and activity booking or information, nice cafe as well
Arts & Culture
Geraldine Historical Museum
5 Cox StDrinks & Nightlife
Geraldine Heritage Hotel
31 Talbot StGood country social meeting place, pub meals, music and bar
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Village Inn Cafe
41 Talbot StreetGood country social meeting place, pub meals, music and bar
Food Scene
Valley Brewing Company (2009) Ltd
3 Gualter RdA small local brewery with cafe and dining
Cafe Verde
45c Talbot StNever fails to satisfy
The Running Duck
1 Peel StMy meeting place after a bike ride, very good.
Cafe and fresh fruit and vegetables, plenty of room for parking and lawn area for kids to run about. Often has a bouncy castle available for free
Geraldine Orchard Farmshop & Cafe
56 Main N RdCafe and fresh fruit and vegetables, plenty of room for parking and lawn area for kids to run about. Often has a bouncy castle available for free
Geraldine Fish Supply
8 Wilson StNew Zealand style fish and chip shop, fresh fish also
Cafe Mes Amis
Orari Station RoadGeraldine is well served with good quality cafes, this is another one
Shopping
Lots of locally made jams, chutneys sauces etc, been in Geraldine for many years
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Barker's of Geraldine
71 Talbot StLots of locally made jams, chutneys sauces etc, been in Geraldine for many years
Country Rumours
11 Talbot StLocally made arts and crafts, definitely worth a visit
Grandpa's Toys
13 Talbot StGreat selection of toys and other things of interest
Geraldine Books & Post
26 Talbot StBooks, magazines and postal requirements
Sightseeing
You have to see the Tekapo night sky to believe it, about one hour drive from Geraldine, a windy hilly road so if you are not confident on unfamiliar roads it is best not to drive at night
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Tekapo Star Gazing
Lakeside DriveYou have to see the Tekapo night sky to believe it, about one hour drive from Geraldine, a windy hilly road so if you are not confident on unfamiliar roads it is best not to drive at night