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  Geraldine, New Zealand - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Geraldine is a town in the Canterbury region on the South Island of New Zealand.
Geraldine’s reputation as a home to gifted artists and artisans is growing all the time and many of these talented people, for example Austen Deans and John Badcock, have their work on sale in the town itself or from nearby studios.
Today Geraldine is in the heart of a prosperous farming area with dairy cows, sheep, cattle, deer, cropping and fruit growing in abundance.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Geraldine,_New_Zealand   (502 words)

  
 Geraldine Holiday Park, CAMPHOLPK, - New Zealand   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-10)
Geraldines reputation as a home to gifted artists and artisans is well established, including John Badcock, Talbot Forest cheese, Barkers fruit processors and Fellmanns chocolate and The Giant Jersery that has the world's largest jumper along with the mosaic replica of the Bayeux tapestry.
A short drive from Geraldine is Peel Forest offering walks for all ages and abilities, beyond this is the Rangitata River home of the world-class whitewater rafting and salmon fishing.
Geraldine Holiday Park is a tranquil park set among huge specimen trees in the centre of town just 200m walk to shops, cafes, museum and the historic cinema.
www.geraldineholidaypark.co.nz   (311 words)

  
 Geraldine South Canterbury New Zealand Accommodation Information
Geraldine is a tranquil, rural town with a friendly village atmosphere.
Geraldine is a pretty town where you can get away from the hustle of life and enjoy some genuine Kiwi hospitality.
Geraldine Holiday Park is a tranquil park set among huge specimen trees in the centre of town just 200m walk to shops, cafés, museum and the historic cinema.
www.nz-holiday.co.nz /geraldine   (851 words)

  
 Mysteries and curiosities of New Zealand (in English)
New Zealand received a replica of this wonder device from the Municipal government of Beijing in China.
It was photographed in Wanaka, New Zealand, on the slope of the Coromandel Peak.
Namely, why New Zealand does not have native land animals, in spite that it is full of their fossils.
newzealand.0me.com /newzealand.htm   (14844 words)

  
 * NZine * The Best Of Geraldine - New Zealand, Trout Fishing, Peel Forest, Bush Walks, Mount Peel, Church of the Holy ...
First stop has to be the Geraldine Information Centre, 34 Talbot Street (the main street), where you will receive helpful advice and a choice of brochures and pamphlets to help you decide how to spend your time.
Geraldine was first surveyed by Samuel Hewlings in 1861.
The stained glass windows are of special interest as one shows Mitre Peak in Milford Sound and on another New Zealand native foliage and native birds are the setting for St Francis.
www.nzine.co.nz /features/geraldine_new_zealand_picnic_holiday.html   (1645 words)

  
 GERALDINE - 1966 Encyclopaedia of New Zealand
Geraldine is situated on the banks of the Waihi River, a tributary of the Temuka River, in South Canterbury.
Meanwhile Geraldine assumed importance because of its convenience as a junction for passenger and transport traffic serving the sheep runs of the hinterland and various sawmills in nearby bush areas.
Geraldine was named in 1857 after a place in County Limerick associated for centuries with the FitzGerald family as a compliment to J. FitzGerald, first Superintendent of Canterbury Province.
www.teara.govt.nz /1966/G/Geraldine/Geraldine/en   (598 words)

  
 Geraldine High Christchurch New Zealand schools - New Zealand education - schools in New Zealand
Geraldine High Christchurch New Zealand schools - New Zealand education - schools in New Zealand
We offer all the advantages and opportunities of a city high school in a pleasant, friendly, safe and spacious rural environment.
This is a challenging, caring and positive environment in which to learn and grow.
www.geraldinehs.school.nz   (275 words)

  
 Geraldine High School - Student Profiles
My time in New Zealand has been an experience to remember for the rest of my life.
I found going to school at Geraldine High School totally different to what I was used to because you can choose the subjects you wish to take and as a year 13 students I didn’t have to wear school uniform.
New Zealand is a really good place to visit because the scenery is absolutely beautiful especially around Geraldine.
www.geraldinehs.school.nz /int-student-profiles4.php   (341 words)

  
 Experience Geraldine NZ - Home Page
Geraldine was discovered in the 1840s, but it wasn’t until 1854 that Samual Healings built the first bark hut in Talbot Street.
You’ll always be welcomed in Geraldine with the friendly hospitality of the locals.
Their works can be viewed in some of the galleries within the village, or in studios at their private homes.
www.geraldine.net.nz   (652 words)

  
 Geraldine Deluxe :: New Zealand Geraldine Deluxe - Accommodation
Geraldine Deluxe :: New Zealand Geraldine Deluxe - Accommodation
Geraldine: A charming town, Geraldine has a passion for artistic creativity and beautiful gardens.
414 Four Peaks Rd, RD 21, Geraldine Four Peaks Lodge is an exceptional country retreat set in the foothills of Canterbury and the beautiful region of Four Peaks.
www.aatravel.co.nz /new-zealand/Geraldine_Deluxe.html   (174 words)

  
 Geraldine Shopping :: New Zealand Geraldine Shopping - What To See & Do
Geraldine: Geraldine is a delightful inland country town situated on the tourist route between Christchurch and Queenstown.
Geraldine has a diverse range of boutique food outlets in which you are free to sample their products.
Rangitata SH 79, Geraldine Aoraki Mt Cook Hwy, Sth Canterbury See our high-quality range of woollen garments at country prices, just off SH 1 at Rangitata, or off SH 72 at Orari Bridge, on SH 79 the inland route to Aoraki/Mt Cook.
www.aatravel.co.nz /new-zealand/Geraldine_Shopping.html   (308 words)

  
 Geraldine
Geraldine must have one of the most perfect settings of any small New Zealand town.
Geraldine’s reputation as a home to gifted artists and artisans is growing all the time and many of these talented people have their work on sale in the town itself or from nearby studios.
A brief look at Geraldine's history - Back to Top Geraldine was discovered in the 1840’s but it wasn’t until 1854 that Samuel Hewlings built the first bark hut in Talbot Street.
www.southisland.org.nz /geraldine.asp   (608 words)

  
 St Anne's, Pleasant Valley, Geraldine, New Zealand
Nearby is Talbot Forest, Geraldine and matai, kahikatea and totara and native song birds can be seen there.
Veronica Whall's first stained glass window in New Zealand "Two Angels in a Vine" which was donated by Mildred Burdon a friend of Veronica Whall's aunt, Ethel H. Moffat, who the window commemorates is found here.
The oldest two died before the parents arrived in New Zealand and the second child Peter, was not officially named as he died at the age of 5 days.
www.rootsweb.com /~nzlscant/stanne.htm   (685 words)

  
 Mysteries and curiosities of New Zealand (in English)   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-10)
The problem is, however, that New Zealanders are strangely shy and humble when comes to the subject of mysteries present in their country.
So in spite that New Zealand is actually full of mysteries, one needs to be very lucky to hear about them or to find a publication that describes any of them.
However, this inventor was so persecuted by New Zealand bureaucrats, that his heater never received permits required to be put into a mass production in factories.
jan-pajak.com /newzealand.htm   (15305 words)

  
 News: January 20, 2002 (Geraldine, New Zealand)
This is Milford Sound, one of the most famous places in New Zealand.
After taking out my AA lodging book, I discovered the charming Geraldine Motel, so I figured this would be a good place to spend a day or two until the skies cleared.
As luck would have it, the New Zealand cricket team was playing an important match on TV that afternoon and, even better, the town had a great fish and chips place, so I was quite content.
www.delsjourney.com /news/news_02-01-20.htm   (1417 words)

  
 Alpaca Association New Zealand
Ryegrass and white clover based pastures are used almost universally on New Zealand farms, for their quick establishment, cheap seed, and ease of management and reasonable productivity.
That calcium, magnesium, potassium and sodium levels are present at close to the optimum ratios, which is important for plant and animal health.
The new pasture ("designed" by David Musgrave for the particular soil types and climate) was quick to establish with no regrowth of the previous weeds.
www.alpaca.org.nz /article-pastures.htm   (2822 words)

  
 Geraldine Holiday Homes & Houses to rent - Canterbury, New Zealand
Inland from Timaru, Geraldine is an attractive town which has excellent restaurants and specialty shops.
This is definately the house for family and friends to combine and enjoy the relaxing atmosphere that Geraldine has to offer.
Geraldine is a beautiful little town with plenty to do for young and old.
www.holidayhomes.co.nz /canterbury/geraldine.htm   (192 words)

  
 Geraldine Accommodation Geraldine motels accomodation geraldine accomadation bed and breakfasts homestays New Zealand
Geraldine Accommodation Geraldine motels accomodation geraldine accomadation bed and breakfasts homestays New Zealand
Peaceful garden setting with native trees and birds right in very central Geraldine near cafes, swimming pool, parks etc. Unit 2 is a family unit with 2 bedrooms, one with queen bed and one with 2 single beds.
Outdoor furniture and barbecue are available for use in the extensive area of green lawn and shrubbery.
www.accommodationz.co.nz /geraldine-accommodation.shtml   (985 words)

  
 Peel Forest Park, New Zealand
New Zealand > Canterbury > New Zealand > South Island > Canterbury > Geraldine
23km north of Geraldine is Peel Forest Park, 600ha of largely unspoiled woodland with romantic waterfalls and attractive picnic areas.
Nearby are the old buildings of Mount Peel Station, a sheep farm established in the 1860s.
www.planetware.com /geraldine/peel-forest-park-nz-cb-pfp.htm   (64 words)

  
 Brilliant Tours of New Zealand: small group personalized tours
Brilliant Tours of New Zealand specialize in small group customized personal tours of New Zealand with a minimum of just two adults.
For those continuing from Dunedin directly to Christchurch or turning inland at Oamaru via the Waitaki Valley toward Mount Cook the fascinating Moeraki Boulders are a little north of Dunedin.
"New Zealand, and all with it, has not left my mind for a day.
www.brilliant-tours.co.nz   (919 words)

  
 Caley Art Gallery - Geraldine, Canterbury, New Zealand
The Caley Art Gallery is located in the town of Geraldine in the province of Canterbury in the South Island of New Zealand.
The new look Gallery in Geraldine opened in October 2004 with a large 300 head dinner beautifully put together in a marquee in the park, all provided by Continental Catering.
This function was attended by government and local body dignitaries from all over New Zealand and helped with sponsorship from David Fox -Ngai Tahu Corporation (Peters Tribe), Montana, Fonterra, Downies Wholesale Flowers along with the local Timaru District Council and many people from our community.
www.caleyart.com /art-gallery.php   (488 words)

  
 Aoraki Country Cottage - South Canterbury - Geraldine Accommodation New Zealand NZ.
New Zealand Accommodation > South Canterbury Accommodation > Geraldine Accommodation > Hilton Geraldine
Your hosts are Dave and Nikki Stanton who have five children, pet lambs and puppies and are at hand to ensure you enjoy your stay in Geraldine village, Aoraki Cottage on Wellspring Farm.
Geraldine village has lovely cinema, cafe's, restaurants, a fine selection of tasty local chocolates, cheeses, Jams and foods
www.bluecastle.co.nz /accommodation-825.htm   (484 words)

  
 Geraldine holiday homes accommodation - holiday houses, house, baches, bach, home, vacation rentals
Below is a list of Geraldine holiday homes, houses, baches, apartments and other accommodation to rent.
Close to Methven, Ashburton, and Geraldine, local swimming pool, tennis courts, and golf course, fishing, walks, skiing (in season), jet-boating, sky-diving, hot-air ballooning, four-wheel drive tours, and horse trekking....
Geraldine is a great place for a family holiday, retreat from the city or as a stopover on your way to Mt...
www.holidayhouses.co.nz /Geraldine.asp   (406 words)

  
 Helen Watson Stained Glass   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-10)
I have been working in Stained Glass in New Zealand for 20 years (17 years full time), and over that time I have enjoyed completing many commissions for residential, commercial, religious and public buildings.
Visitors are welcome at my studio, which is in Geraldine, a small central South Island town 1 3/4 hours' drive south of Christchurch or 3 hours north of Dunedin.
My studio address is 177 Talbot Street, Geraldine, South Canterbury, New Zealand.
www.stainedglass.co.nz   (107 words)

  
 Accommodation in Geraldine New Zealand.
We have five well-appointed studio units designed for contemporary travellers, plus one larger family unit featuring access facilities for disabled or less-mobile folk.
Geraldine Motels- 97 Talbot Street Geraldine 7903 South Canterbury New Zealand
Geraldine Motel Accommodation, Modern Studio Units, Pet Friendly Motels Geraldine, South Canterbury New Zealand
www.accommodationnewzealand.co.nz /city_location.php?id=180   (181 words)

  
 Geraldine Motels Geraldine South Island New Zealand   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-10)
Geraldine is 135km south of Christchurch on the main route to Lake Tekapo, Mount Cook, Queenstown, Southern Lakes and ski fields.
We are are the closest motel to the Geraldine town centre and are located 200 metres from restaurants and shops.
We are just a short walk from the Bowling Green, heated swimming pool, bush and river walks.
www.accommodationz.co.nz /pages/geraldinemotel/index.html   (206 words)

  
 Seed and Plant Exchange   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-10)
A new gardeners exchange has just begun on Google Groups, we are beginning with seeds but you can also request or swop plants.
I do not know the rules for posting seeds to other countries, I have a vague idea it is permissible if that country allows them in, but of course we here in NZ are very restricted by MAF.
To exchange seeds and plants within in NZ is one way for gardeners to access new plants they would like to try but haven't been able to find.
forums.mooseyscountrygarden.com /viewtopic.php?p=4406   (706 words)

  
 Pumps - New Zealand
EMCO are New Zealand suppliers of garage equipment, filters, equipment and systems for oil, grease, and fuel.
Jonkers Filtration Systems are a New Zealand owned company who specialize in the design, manufacturing and installation of filtration systems for water treatment, filtration process fluids and wastewa
NZ Agritech Inc is a New Zealand group of diverse agricultural technology companies including suppliers of dairy and milking equipment, livestock feed for raising cattle and sheep, to animal health re
www.kellysearch.com /nz-product-157.html   (655 words)

  
 Transcription Woodbury Cemetery, Geraldine, New Zealand
The late Mrs McLeod originated from Southerlandshire, Scotland, and was born in the year of 1844.
In 1866 she was married to Mr Murdock McLeod, and set sail for sunny New
In lieu of flowers, donations may be left at the service for Geraldine St John.
www.rootsweb.com /~nzlscant/woodburycemdata.htm   (5592 words)

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