Location

600 metres north of the town centre. Four Peaks Motel in a quiet garden setting, is on the inland scenic route linking Christchurch with Mount Cook and the southern lakes tourist region. Travel times

• Christchurch airport 1hr 30min
• Mount Cook 2hr 15min
• Wanaka 3hr 30min
• Tekapo airport 1hr 15min
• Mount Hutt skifield 1hr 15min
• Mount Dobson skifield 1hr

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In and about Geraldine

Restaurants, shops and facilities are all within easy strolling distance of our motel which was opened in 1996. Enjoy the rustic charm of farmland, native totara forest, plantation forests and the Four Peaks mountain range which forms an attractive backdrop to the area. Four-wheel drive back country tours available. Especially appealing

• Local mountain gorges and associated scenic reserves
• Peel Forest Park (20min)
• Picnic areas, forest walks
• Fishing opportunities
• Golf courses

Salmon fishing (November to April) is available in the nearby Rangitata River, as is whitewater rafting while trout anglers are catered for with various smaller streams. For gardeners, there are many folk who open their gardens to visitors during the summer months and craft shops abound. Specialities include handcrafted woollen knitwear and a local art trail has been set up.

A variety of restaurants and cafes cater for diners throughout the day and evening. Geraldine is well known as the home of Anthony Barkers, specialist producers of delicious fruit juices, jams, toppings, sauces and jellies. No visit is complete without calling at their shop in the Berry Barn Centre for a tasting session. Locally grown blackcurrants, now recognised for their health-promoting qualities, are used extensively.

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