What to do and see in Geraldine, South Island: The Best Nature & Parks

February 27, 2022 Rebbecca Marino

Discover the best top things to do in Geraldine, New Zealand including Pleasant Valley Daffodils, Alpaca Walks, Peel Forest Park Scenic Reserve, Talbot Forest Scenic Reserve, Acland Falls.
Restaurants in Geraldine

1. Pleasant Valley Daffodils

66 Brophy Road Pleasant Valley, Geraldine 7991 New Zealand +64 3-693 8081 http://www.pleasantvalleydaffodils.co.nz
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5.0 based on 13 reviews

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2. Alpaca Walks

188 Beeby Road, Geraldine New Zealand +442040117629 [email protected] http://alpacawalks.co.nz/
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5.0 based on 4 reviews

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3. Peel Forest Park Scenic Reserve

2 Km North of Geraldine, Geraldine 7992 New Zealand http://www.doc.govt.nz/parks-and-recreation/places-to-go/canterbury/places/peel-forest-park-scenic-reserve
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Peel Forest Park Scenic Reserve

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.

4. Talbot Forest Scenic Reserve

Bridge Street, Geraldine New Zealand http://www.doc.govt.nz/parks-and-recreation/places-to-go/canterbury/places/geraldine-area/things-to-do/talbot-forest-scenic-reserve-tracks/
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Talbot Forest Scenic Reserve

Reviewed By Brosallan - Geraldine, New Zealand

Various pathways through the native trees with many birds so very close to the township. It's a workout ie not flat - has views over the town.

5. Acland Falls

Peel Forest Park, Geraldine New Zealand
Acland Falls

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