Here’s our pick of the best walks & hiking tracks in Geraldine

Geraldine is a lovely small town 30 minutes drive from Timaru and about 1.5 hours drive from Christchurch. Geraldine is also the gateway to the stunning Peel Forest Scenic Reserve, Talbot Forest Scenic Reserve, and the Mackenzie region. You’ll find plenty of short walks, full-day hikes and more in Geraldine. In particular the two scenic reserves have a number of excellent short walks.

List of all walks in Geraldine

Acland Falls – Clarke Flat – Peel Forest Park Scenic Reserve Geraldine in New Zealand Freewalks.nz

Acland Falls – Clarke Flat – Peel Forest Park Scenic Reserve

1 April 2021 Canterbury Region Geraldine South Island
1.4 km • 1 hour • Medium
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Native bush on the Acland Falls walk near Geraldine in New Zealand Freewalks.nz Freewalks.nz

Acland Falls Track – Te Wanahu – Peel Forest Park Scenic Reserve

1 April 2021 Canterbury Region Geraldine South Island
1.6 km • 1 hour • Medium
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Allans Track Walk from Mt Peel with views over the Canterbury Plains - Geraldine in New Zealand Freewalks.nz

Allans Track Walk – Te Wanahu – Peel Forest Park Scenic Reserve

1 April 2021 Canterbury Region Geraldine South Island
5 km • 3 hours • Hard
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Big Tree Walk – Te Wanahu – Peel Forest Park Scenic Reserve - Geraldine in New Zealand Freewalks.nz

Big Tree Walk – Te Wanahu – Peel Forest Park Scenic Reserve

1 April 2021 Canterbury Region Geraldine South Island
1.6 km • 30 minutes • Easy
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Dennistoun Bush Walk – Blandswood – Peel Forest Park Scenic Reserve - Geraldine in New Zealand Freewalks.nz

Dennistoun Bush Walk – Blandswood – Peel Forest Park Scenic Reserve

1 April 2021 Canterbury Region Geraldine South Island
1.8 km • 1 hour • Easy
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Emily Falls Walk – Blandswood – Peel Forest Park Scenic Reserve - Geraldine in New Zealand Freewalks.nz

Emily Falls Walk – Blandswood – Peel Forest Park Scenic Reserve

1 April 2021 Canterbury Region Geraldine South Island
3.2 km • 1.5 hours • Medium
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Fern Walk – Blandswood – Peel Forest Park Scenic Reserve - Geraldine in New Zealand Freewalks.nz

Fern Walk – Te Wanahu – Peel Forest Park Scenic Reserve

1 April 2021 Canterbury Region Geraldine South Island
3.3 km • 1.5 hours • Easy
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Kahikatea Track Walk – Talbot Forest Scenic Reserve - Geraldine in New Zealand Freewalks.nz

Kahikatea Track Walk – Talbot Forest Scenic Reserve

1 April 2021 Canterbury Region Geraldine South Island
683 m • 10 minutes • Easy
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Kahikatea Walk – Clarke Flat – Peel Forest Park Scenic Reserve - Geraldine in New Zealand Freewalks.nz

Kahikatea Walk – Clarke Flat – Peel Forest Park Scenic Reserve

1 April 2021 Canterbury Region Geraldine South Island
1.9 km • 1 hour • Easy
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Little Mt Peel –view of an alpine tarn - Geraldine in New Zealand Freewalks.nz

Little Mt Peel – Huatekerekere via Deer Spur Walk

1 April 2021 Canterbury Region Geraldine South Island
9.2 km • 4-6 hours • Hard
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Deep in the forest on the Matai Track – Talbot Forest Scenic Reserve - Geraldine in New Zealand Freewalks.nz

Matai Track – Talbot Forest Scenic Reserve

1 April 2021 Canterbury Region Geraldine South Island
680 m • 10 minutes • Very easy
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Pekapeka Gully Track walking through the pine plantation – Talbot Forest Scenic Reserve - Geraldine in New Zealand Freewalks.nz

Pekapeka Gully Track

1 April 2021 Canterbury Region Geraldine South Island
3.8 km • 1 hour • Medium
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Steps on the way to Rata Falls Walk – Blandswood – Peel Forest Park Scenic Reserve - Geraldine in New Zealand Freewalks.nz

Rata Falls Walk – Blandswood – Peel Forest Park Scenic Reserve

1 April 2021 Canterbury Region Geraldine South Island
3 km • 2 hours • Medium
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View of Mt Talbot near the Reservoir Track - Geraldine in New Zealand Freewalks.nz

Reservoir Track – Talbot Forest Scenic Reserve

1 April 2021 Canterbury Region Geraldine South Island
225 m • 5 minutes • Very easy
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Taking a photo of Mt Talbot on the Ribbonwood Track Walk - Geraldine in New Zealand Freewalks.nz

Ribbonwood Track Walk

1 April 2021 Canterbury Region Geraldine South Island
4.5 km • 1 hour • Medium
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View from the South Ridge Track over the plains - Geraldine in New Zealand Freewalks.nz

South Ridge Track – Blandswood – Peel Forest Park Scenic Reserve

1 April 2021 Canterbury Region Geraldine South Island
7 km • 7 hours • Very hard
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South Island Walks » Geraldine » Totara Track Walk – Talbot Forest Scenic Reserve

Totara Track Walk – Talbot Forest Scenic Reserve

1 April 2021 Canterbury Region Geraldine South Island
302 m • 5 minutes • Very easy
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View over the plains in Geraldine on the Waihi River Walkway in New Zealand Freewalks.nz

Waihi River Walkway

1 April 2021 Canterbury Region Geraldine South Island
2.5 km • 30 minutes • Easy
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