Hotel Accommodation Geraldine in Luxury

If you’re planning a trip to stay in Geraldine accommodation, you’ll be staying in thepopular Canterburyregion of New Zealand. The town is located just 140 kilometres South of Christchurch, the busy and interesting nearby city, although the town of Geraldine has a population of just 2,244.

Your Geraldine accommodation could be part of history

The town was first known as Talbot Forest but was renamed as Fitzgerald in 1857. This name honoured the first superintendent of Canterbury, who was an Irishman, called Edward Fitzgerald. The town became known eventually as Geraldine however, which was Fitzgerald’s family name in Ireland.

The settlement of Geraldine has a lively little country village atmosphere, with some beautiful old forests, early cottages and plenty of arts and crafts corners, all within easy reach from your Geraldine accommodation.

The reputation that Geraldine has as a cultural home for gifted artists and artisans is rapidly developing across New Zealand, and many of the talented artists that hail from the town, for example Austen Deans and John Badcock, have much of their work on sale in Geraldine itself.

Geraldine is a great place for food lovers, with a localcheese maker and chocolatier as well as the internationally recognised Barker’s fruit products. You’ll be able to buy plenty of delicious treats when you stay in Geraldine accommodation.

Geraldine is nestled in a highly successful rural farming area with milking cows, cattle, sheep, deer, cropping and even fruit growing in popular demand in the area.

Things to do near your Geraldine accommodation

When you are staying in Geraldine accommodation, you’ll be able tofind plenty of things to do. My Accommodation and our customers have plenty of ideas for you during your stay.

The beautiful totara forests and walkways are close to most accommodation in Geraldine, and you can go for a peaceful walk to take in the stunning scenery. At the nearby Peel Forest, you can partake in bird watching, or simply appreciate the stunning scenery around you.

For something a little more thrilling though, you can enjoy white water rafting at the Rangitata River, or simply go for a relaxing afternoon of fishing.

Geraldine is a popular cultural spot and near your Geraldine accommodation, you’ll find numerous artistic shops and crafts on display and on sale. You could even pay a visit to Barker’s, where you can see and taste their artistic and edible cheesecake creations

Looking for a hotel or accommodation in Geraldine?

Geraldine has plenty of choice for you when it comes to accommodation. You can choose from budget hotels in Geraldine, or find the best 5 star accommodation in the whole of the town when you use My Accommodation’s search feature to find your Geraldine accommodation. Great luxury accommodation in Geraldine includes the Four Peaks Motel, Geraldine Motel, Scenic Route Motor Lodge, Aoraki Country Cottage and the Rivendell Bed & Breakfast which all offer outstanding value for money as well as a great location close to all the popular activities.