The BEST small town in Canterbury is...
Read on to find out which towns had the honour of being named the best small towns in New Zealand in a recent Stuff article....
| “With the Southern Alps forming a backdrop to its well-tended English cottage-style gardens, Geraldine is just as pretty at some of the South Island's better known settlements, but attracts far fewer visitors. Its natural attributes have inspired lots of artists and craftspeople – you can check out their work in the galleries or at their studios. “This, and the extraordinary number of artisanal food and beverage producers who call the place home, make it a hipster paradise – you can get your culture, nature and locally-sourced foodie fix within a few picturesque blocks.” That’s right—Geraldine is officially the best small town in Canterbury! We certainly agree. Where else will you find such a diversity of cafes, shops, and scenic walks packed in a small space…without floods of tourists to compete with? And now is a fantastic time of year to visit, with international tourists numbers dropping off and our mild, sunny weather stretching well into autumn. If you decide to plan a Geraldine getaway in the coming months, here are a few ideas for day trips from Geraldine that make the most of the cooler weather. |
What our other guests have said
Gosh, where do we start? We have travelled a lot and lived overseas, so can confidently say we have stayed at different types of accommodation over the years. Put quite simply, The Vicarage would be one of the best we have ever had the privilege to stay at. We loved reading the history with the...
J & R
What a wonderful stay. From the moment you walk in the front door you can tell that this place is special and finished to the highest of standards. Our room, the Rev'd John Hayhoe room and adjourning sitting room was beautiful with the most amazing views over the little town of Geraldine...
Sharon & Rob Bradley
What a find! We were winging our road trip and stumbled upon a gem! Like an Oasis in a desert. Such a wonderful, stylish, heartfelt place. Lovely touches like a bottle of wine and complimentary port. Board games. Beautiful amenities.
GlyndaK