Top Things to do in Geraldine
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Discover the best top things to do in Geraldine, New Zealand including Geraldine Observatory, Geraldine Farm Tours, Geraldine Vintage Car and Machinery Museum, Geraldine Cinema, Peel Forest Park Scenic Reserve.
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1. Geraldine Observatory
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 208 reviews
Geraldine Observatory is one of New Zealands best private observatories. Operated by Peter and Wyn Aldous, the observatory has a 14 inch, six inch refractor, four inch triplit refractor, all mounted on a Paramont ME mount in a large roll on roll off observatory, a 11 inch HD Edge telescope in a domed observatory as well as others. Peters main interest is super nova hunting (exploding stars)and sharing the joys of the night sky with members of the public. Peter has over 40 years experience as a amateur astronomer.Donations go to promoting outreach astronomy in South Canterbury.
Reviewed By lpowell502 - Christchurch, New Zealand
We had a great evening with Peter. He is such an enthusiast and so knowledgeable about the heavens. We loved seeing the planets and nebula so close - a wonderful insight into the night sky that we tend to ignore or take for granted. We went as a family and would thoroughly recommend an evening with Peter who is friendly, personable and a natural educator sharing his passion for astronomy. Thanks a million Peter. God Bless!
2. Geraldine Farm Tours
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 22 reviews
Set in a stunningly picturesque rural area of South Canterbury, Geraldine Farm Tours will provide you with an authentic, natural, relaxed hands on experience of a New Zealand working sheep, beef and deer farm. Designed for the free independent traveller or small groups you will be part of a working farm experience with plenty of hands-on action available (feeding animals) and plenty of opportunity to ask questions about farming life in New Zealand.
3. Geraldine Vintage Car and Machinery Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 122 reviews
Reviewed By WilsonFamilyNz - Pleasant Point, New Zealand
Took a large group of kids through here. It’s amazing, so much to see allow plenty of time as it’s well worth it. Great variety
4. Geraldine Cinema
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 61 reviews
Reviewed By 51keiths - London, United Kingdom
Saw the latest adaptation of Jane Austen’s “Emma” last night and thoroughly enjoyed our evening. As other reviewers have said, this has a very old time feel about it. It has successfully avoided renovations, has a great mix of sofas and old style cinema seating to choose from, and I was even able to pull over a chair to put my sore leg up. Definitely recommend this cinema if you’re in the Geraldine area
5. Peel Forest Park Scenic Reserve
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 39 reviews
Reviewed By TheVeggieCoeliac - Brampton, United Kingdom
I really enjoyed exploring the tracks and trails of Peel Forest! A good break after the covid nightmare of being indoors all the time. Lots of walks, both long and short, can be accessed from both car parks. The 'main' carpark by the big tree walk could deifnitely do with more signage though - a map of the tracks in the parkw ould be extremely useful here! The other car park is much smaller and seems to be mainly used for those doing the Little Mount Peel walk, which I would highly recommend for those of you who are a bit fitter. There is a map at this smaller carpark, and the walk is well-signposted from there. This walk takes about 5-6 hours, so it's a full day, and goes quite steeply uphill, whichever track you choose. I would recommend good hiking boots for this walk, as it's not on a flat path, many rocks and roots are in the way, so watch your footing. If you're feeling up for a challenge, go up the south ridge line and down the main track, forming and anti-clockwise loop. I wouldn't recommend going the other way around, as the south ridge walk is very steep and rocky, much easier to come up than down.
