Location & Local Attractions

 

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Our grounds are located just off SH 72,  which is the main highway between Christchurch and Queenstown.

Geraldine is our closest town, and is 10 minutes drive away. It is the gateway to the Mackenzie country,

Lake Tekapo, Mt Cook, and on to Lake Wanaka and Queenstown.  Geraldine is a friendly rural community

of about 2500 people, and can provide for all your domestic needs. 

Visitors,  when confirming reservations, will be given our exact location and directions, as will people

 interested in considering membership. 

Timaru is 40km or 45 minutes south of our grounds on SH1 (Picton- Invercargill.

Within a short distance from our grounds there are scenic reserves, native bush walks trout and salmon fishing and several ski fields.

 

 

Local Attractions

A sample of local attractions are:-

The Giant Jersey                                  www.giantjersey.co.nz

The Tin Shed                                        www.thetinshed.co.nz

Art Glass - Studio & Gallery                www.belangertaylorartglass.co.nz

Rangitata River Rafting                       www.rafts.co.nz

Medieval Mosaic Ltd                           www.1066.co.nz

Lord of the Rings site tours                 www.4x4newzealand.co.nz

Vintage Car & Machinery Museum     www.nzmuseums.co.nz

 

Other local sites of interest may be found at :-

www.geraldine.net.nz

www.southisland.org.nz

 

Geraldine has a "I-site" Visitor Centre on the corner of Talbot and Cox Streets

where you can obtain further information and arrange bookings for activities, transport and sightseeing.