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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
Take a Hike
Vintage Car and Machinery Museum
The Running Duck
Humdinger Gin
Peel Forest
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.