Lisa’s guidebook
Sightseeing
A wonderful 15 minute excursion from Geraldine. Have a coffee and a bite at the delightful Green Man Cafe (or dinner) and take a walk along the Giant Tree walk (15 - 20 minute walk) where you'll see beautiful Totara trees dating back 1000 years.
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Peel Forest
A wonderful 15 minute excursion from Geraldine. Have a coffee and a bite at the delightful Green Man Cafe (or dinner) and take a walk along the Giant Tree walk (15 - 20 minute walk) where you'll see beautiful Totara trees dating back 1000 years.
This is a pristine lake in the middle of some wonderful alpine scenery. Soak in the hot pools or take a drive up Mt John (University of Canterbury observatory) - it's well worth it!
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Lake Tekapo
This is a pristine lake in the middle of some wonderful alpine scenery. Soak in the hot pools or take a drive up Mt John (University of Canterbury observatory) - it's well worth it!
A wonderful day trip from Geraldine - Lake Clearwater lies in the Ashburton Basin (O tu Wharekai). Mostly a gravel road to get there but you'll see some stunning NZ scenery and, depending on the time of year, not too many people!
Lake Clearwater
A wonderful day trip from Geraldine - Lake Clearwater lies in the Ashburton Basin (O tu Wharekai). Mostly a gravel road to get there but you'll see some stunning NZ scenery and, depending on the time of year, not too many people!
Mount Dobson
45 minutes from Geraldine, this is our closest ski field
A half hour drive from Geraldine, you can see little blue penguins coming in to nest at dusk (seasonal), or take a stroll along the beach, enjoy the play ground and other facilities Caroline Bay has to offer
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Caroline Bay
Virtue AvenueA half hour drive from Geraldine, you can see little blue penguins coming in to nest at dusk (seasonal), or take a stroll along the beach, enjoy the play ground and other facilities Caroline Bay has to offer
Great ski field for the family - not too many people and a stunning view of the Southern Alps and Lake Tekapo. About a half hour drive on gravel from Tekapo.
Round Hill
Great ski field for the family - not too many people and a stunning view of the Southern Alps and Lake Tekapo. About a half hour drive on gravel from Tekapo.
Food scene
Barker's of Geraldine
71 Talbot StBest burgers in town. Open Mon, Wed, Thu (8 am - 4 pm) and Fri (8 am - 8 pm) and Sat and Sun (9 am - 4 pm). Also great coffees and cabinet treats
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The Running Duck
1 Peel StBest burgers in town. Open Mon, Wed, Thu (8 am - 4 pm) and Fri (8 am - 8 pm) and Sat and Sun (9 am - 4 pm). Also great coffees and cabinet treats
Our favourite cafe in town - the scones are to die for and the coffee's great too! Also does lovely lunches.
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Cafe Verde
45c Talbot StOur favourite cafe in town - the scones are to die for and the coffee's great too! Also does lovely lunches.
This will suit families with its wide selection of burgers, pizzas, Mexican fare and salads - the food here is great!
Q Foods
This will suit families with its wide selection of burgers, pizzas, Mexican fare and salads - the food here is great!