Geraldine Attractions
The little agricultural market town of Geraldine lies 35km north of Timaru, between the plain and the highlands. Early settlers planted European species of trees here.
Peel Forest Park
23km north of Geraldine is Peel Forest Park, 600ha of largely unspoiled woodland with romantic waterfalls and attractive picnic areas.
Nearby are the old buildings of Mount Peel Station, a sheep farm established in the 1860s.
Nearby are the old buildings of Mount Peel Station, a sheep farm established in the 1860s.
Orari Gorge Farm
16km northwest of Geraldine is Orari Gorge Farm, established in the mid-19th C. The farm buildings, including a cottage of 1859, are protected as national monuments (restored by the Historic Places Trust). The farm is still occupied and there is only restricted public access.
St Anne's Church
In Pleasant Valley, 17km west of Geraldine, is St Anne's Church (1862; Anglican), the oldest church in South Canterbury.
Vintage Car and Machinery Museum
The Vintage Car and Machinery Museum in Geraldine displays vintage and veteran cars, tractors, a Spartan Biplan from 1929, as well as other engine and motor equipment.
Geraldine Vintage Car and Machinery Museum
178 Talbot Street
Geraldine, Canterbury
New Zealand
178 Talbot Street
Geraldine, Canterbury
New Zealand
Hours
October 25 to June 5
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 |
| Close | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 |
Waihi Gorge (Te Moana Gorge)
Two local beauty spots are the Waihi Gorge (13km northwest) and the Te Moana Gorge (19km west).
