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
The Vicarage is amazing - right up there with the best we have experienced Internationally. I cannot think of any thing you could do to enhance our experience. We will be spreading the word and encouraging friends and whanau to visit Geraldine and to stay at the Vicarage. We wish you every success.
Robyn from Auckland, Auckland
Wow! What a spot! Immaculate, curated, every detail so well done. The port was so welcoming. The books about the Barker family and the restoration really made the visit extra extra special. I am in the hospitality business in the US and know when a place is run with heart and love and care....
Portland, Oregon
Just wanted to let you know we had a wonderful stay at the Vicarage. The renovation is absolutely outstanding and a lot of thought has gone into every detail. We also had a lovely dinner at the Village Inn and now have a large box of goodies from the Barker’s store to enjoy when we get...
R.T