The Geraldine Summer Fete and The Geraldine Festival
About the 2020 Summer Fete and Geraldine Festival
Geraldine has been a hive of activity in November, hosting the hugely popular Geraldine Summer Fete followed by the The Geraldine Festival in successive weeks. Pretty Geraldine is renown for its beautiful gardens, and many were open to the public during the Festival. Visitors also enjoyed the Waihi River walkway which features colourful Rhododendron dells in the centre of town and native bush walks in the Talbot Forest Scenic Reserve, the Orari Gorge Scenic Reserve and the Peel Forest Scenic Reserve.
Combine these tranquil nature walks with excellent boutique shopping and a vibrant hospitality precinct and Geraldine is becoming a genuine destination in the centre of the South Island. There are many accommodation options in Geraldine but the jewel in the crown is The Vicarage Geraldine, which has been open for just one year after a major renovation project.
You can read more about our History, Rooms, and Activities and look forward to welcoming visitors to our special town!
What our other guests have said
The Vicarage was my home when I was a teenager and it was always a special home, full of love and laughter. Newly restored it is once again a special place, elegantly furnished to a luxurious standard and yet still so full of character. The Geraldine community has been very excited to watch this...
Rachel Harper (nee Smith)
Absolute Gem, had to book last minute due to weather. The building has been sympathetically restored to a very High standard with no expense spared, particularly love the wallpaper. Lovely touch with complimentary bottle of wine & token for a free jar of preserve from the adjacent famous...
Simon B
The Vicarage in Geraldine is a hidden gem! The building was beautifully restored a few years ago and turned into a luxury accommodation. The Self Check in was easy and convenient. The room was very clean and beautifully presented. The tiles in the bathroom were stunning! The blue-green reminded...
Jordana, Canada