From rugged alps across the tapestry of Waitaha/Canterbury Plains all the way to the ocean, South Canterbury is the perfect escape. For a family friendly holiday base, romantic hideaway or replenishing break away, the Central South Island region is full of hidden surprises and pristine starlit skies.

In Geraldine you’ll enjoy a snapshot of Aotearoa/New Zealand, where kiwi hospitality thrives!

Set in the heart of the Waitaha/Canterbury region at the foot of the Southern Alps, Geraldine is the gateway to the lakes in the central Mackenzie Basin and the beginning of the Starlight Highway to Takapō/Tekapo’s world renowned UNESCO Aoraki McKenzie International Dark Sky Reserve.

Geraldine is the perfect place to stop for refreshments or to stay the night and break your journey.