What to do and see in Geraldine

Allow several full days to appreciate and explore Geraldine while you are here. Geraldine offers a perfect slice of New Zealand country life and has long been considered one of the most desirable small lifestyle towns in New Zealand.

Barker's Foodstore & Eatery

Complimentary tastings of delicious drinks & condiments. Over 100 products!

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Humdinger Gin

Andrew and Saskia are doing it for the love of gin!

Artisan Gin Tasting

Geraldine Cheese Factory

Cheese is our thing. It's what we know, what we love & what we do best.

Cheese Tastings

Bonnie Day Brewery & Taproom

Brewery & Taproom in central Geraldine, opened 3rd December 2025.

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Susan Badcock Gallery

Featuring John Badcock, one of New Zealand's foremost artists.

Art Gallery

McAtamney Gallery & Design Store

A special collection of original New Zealand art and design

Art Gallery

Merivale Fine Arts

Extraordinary range of artworks from leading New Zealand artists

Art Gallery

Walks & hikes

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Cycling & Mountain Biking

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Bike Hire

Mon to Sat. 9.30am to 6pm

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Shopping

Geraldine offers an excellent speciality shopping experience - all within 300m

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Golf

Awarded "NZ Golf Club of the year" 2022. Carts for hire, 18 holes

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Golf simulators Car simulators Flight Simulator Karaoke

Mundell's Entertainment Hub

Golf simulators, Car simulators, Flight simulators, Karaoke room, Cafe

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Geraldine Military Museum

Open Thurs to Monday, 9.30am - 4pm Extraordinary experience in the centre of

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Roger Mahan Heritage Centre

Located at 195 Main North Road, Geraldine is an extraordinary collection of

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Geraldine Vintage Car & Machinery Museum

The finest of its type in the Southern Hemisphere. Open daily 10am-3pm

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Route 79 Museum

An eclectic collection of classic cars, tractors, military vehicles, WW2

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Geraldine Historical Museum

Superb Showcase of Geraldine's history. Excellent displays & themes

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Geraldine Cinema

An independently cinema built in 1924, the Geraldine Cinema was one of the

Weekend Screenings

Geraldine Forge & Blades

Two-day knife making workshops. Facilitated by a true craftsman.

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ilu Day Spa

Indulge in serenity and relaxation.

ilu day spa

Bella Salu Beauty Therapy

Bella Salu Beauty

Big Rock Adventures

An action packed full day adventure tour

Canyoning Day Tours

Four Wheel Drive Tours

Alps 2 Ocean Guided Tours provides safety and comfort while exploring the High

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What our other guests have said

The very best renovations travel into the past to prescribe the future. The Vicarage has been immaculately restored and with great reverence for its origins, so you have an immediate sense of permanence of calm despite knowing it has "Just" happened. It neatly squares the circle and...

Michelle J

Thanks for a gorgeous stay at The Vicarage. Your obvious efforts to make this a really special place have definitely paid off. Attention to detail is exquisite. The renovation is such a success and the books that share the stories of making it happen were fascinating. It is a truly excellent and...

Cate, Canberra, Australia

Stunningly restored The Vicarage has been lovingly restored to its former glory and retains touches of it's former life as a Vicarage with rooms named after former Vicars of the Parish and some caricature's of those residents in one of the sitting rooms.This is luxury in the heart of...

Liz F