Top Things to do in Geraldine
6 Budget-friendly Things to do in Geraldine That You Shouldn't Miss
Discover the best top things to do in Geraldine, New Zealand including Geraldine Observatory, Geraldine Vintage Car and Machinery Museum, Geraldine Cinema, The Tin Shed, Peel Forest Park Scenic Reserve, The Giant Jersey.
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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 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
3. 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
4. The Tin Shed
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 51 reviews
History Originally a grain shed on a 600 acre sheep farm The Tin Shed building hasn't changed much externally. But on the inside we're now a thriving country store selling woollen goods, (naturally), and other quality items made in New Zealand. People Our staff are friendly, local, women who are happy to both serve our customers, and make sure that products ordered are packed and shipped out to you in good time! We'll mail almost anywhere We have vast experience in mailing our customers purchases to most parts of the world. You can be assured of worry-free shopping with our completely secure online ordering system. Prices on our site are in New Zealand dollars and exclusive of New Zealand sales tax (GST). Shipments within New Zealand will incur GST. For more information check out our shipping rates and policies. Talk to the animals What's a country store without a menagerie of animals? Why not take some time out to say hello to our animals and wander through our garden of native plants and trees. Find us offline If you happen to be in this part of the world do drop in! Our shop hours are 8.30 to 5pm (7 days). Here's a map showing the way...
Reviewed By irar560
Stopped by The Tin Shed on our way from Queenstown to Christ Church in the wonderful town of Geraldine. Shop had a great selection of New Zealand products. There best items were the possum-merino wool sweaters, scarfs, beanies and wraps. Very high quality with a good variety of each item. Staff was extremely friendly and very helpful in answering questions and making suggestions. Pricing was some of the best we found anywhere in New Zealand. If you can't make it to the store they also have an excellent web site.
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.
6. The Giant Jersey
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 53 reviews
Reviewed By baxterbeagle - Geraldine, New Zealand
Don't believe the reports that the giant jersey is no more. It is proudly on display at the tourist information in the Kiwi Country store (next door to the Z petrol station). I live taking friends along to see it promising a life changing event. And 95% of the time they take a photograph of themselves stood under it. It's just a pity that it's not more prominently displayed as whenever I'm showing friends it, a coach party of tourists will past it and not give it a second glance.
