Walks for families near Geraldine
Track category
Short walk
Time:
30 min - 1 hr return
Distance:
400 - 800 m
Description
Talbot Forest
William and Jamie of Christchurch
explore a forest stream
From Geraldine's main street, it is a five minute stroll to the scenic reserve. The reserve offers four easy, shady walks through a rare remnant of lowland podocarp and hardwood native forest. Picnic facilities and toilets are available.
Kelceys Bush - Sanders Falls Track
Time: 30 min return
Distance: 390 m
This conservation area 8 km north-west of Waimate township contains podocarp/hardwood forest and is a great place to explore. The walk is not suitable for prams. There are picnic and toilet facilities.
Pioneer Park - Homebush Walk
Time: 1 hr return
Distance: 800 m
Pioneer Park is on the Homebush Road, 32 km west of Geraldine via Gudex / Middle Valley Road.
The loop track starts from Pioneer Park campground and climbs gently onto a ridge with large trees including a huge tÅtara. The track then returns via Burkes Hut Memorial.
Getting there
These walks are located near the township of Geraldine, a tranquil, rural town with a friendly village atmosphere. It is situated 2 hours (136 km) south of Christchurch, on the main highway (SH8) to Aoraki/Mount Cook.
Activities
Activities with children