Talbot Forest Walks in Geraldine – New Zealand's Biggest Gap Year – Backpacker Guide New Zealand
Day 206: Today we’re checking out a beautiful forest in the Talbot Forest Scenic Reserve in Geraldine. Join us for a picture-perfect walk and things to do in Geraldine, New Zealand.
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Today we are in Geraldine NZ, a Canterbury town in the South Island. It’s just off the main highway of New Zealand, State Highway 1, so makes a perfect pitstop of a South Island road trip or a Canterbury Road Trip. Already, we have done so many things to do in Geraldine NZ, but today we are winding down with one of the short walks in Geraldine within the Talbot Forest.
The Talbot Forest is networked with four 10-minute walks within native New Zealand forest. It’s one of the great bushwalks in New Zealand and bushwalks in the South Island that we recommend, compact with native New Zealand birds and information panels about the Maori history.
So what do you think of the Talbot Forest in Geraldine? Would you add this New Zealand forest walk to your South Island travel itinerary? LUK in the comment!
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Our hike up Little Mt Peel, 2019
The Peel Forest Park Scenic Reserve is located 23 km north of Geraldine in South Canterbury, New Zealand. It is the home of many giant podcarp trees, totara and kahikatea being the most common. Little Mt Peel is 1311metres and is a great day hike offering fantastic views of the Rangitata River, Canterbury Plains and the Pacific Ocean.
There is a great DOC campground and pretty little community church.
[Wikipedia] Peel Forest Park
The Peel Forest Park is a 773-hectare (1,910-acre) forest preserve in the Canterbury region on the South Island of New Zealand. It is located near the Rangitata River and is in the foothills of the Southern Alps. The park is managed by the Department of Conservation.The community of Peel Forest is located nearby.
Driving through Geraldine New Zealand.
Looking out the front window of my friend's car as we drove through Geraldine, New Zealand.
The Pioneer 2017 – Stage 2 from Geraldine to Fairlie (NZ)
There was drama and excitement aplenty on stage two of The Pioneer as the Mountain Bike Stage race took the 338 riders over the 106km course from Geraldine to Fairlie on another blistering hot day in the Central South Island.
Line honours were contested by three teams in a sprint finish, with the win going to Imparables riders Ibon Zugasi and Tommi Misser (ESP) as they nudged out Kiwis James Williamson and Scott Lyttle (Watson & Son Manuka Honey), with Oamaru brothers Tim and Kris Rush (Alps to Ocean) right on their wheel after just over four and a half hours of hard riding.
In winning the stage the Spaniards extend their considerable lead in the Masters 40+ category, while Williamson and Lyttle extended a further 41 seconds on the Rush brothers in the Men’s Open category.
Video by World of Freesports
Geraldine Lions Bike Challenge 2013
Some footage of the Geraldine Lions Clubs 2013 Mountain Bike Challenge
Lawn Mowing South Canterbury
Lawn Mowing Timaru and South Canterbury
Tel 03 6156398 Ask for Wendy
Timaru and South Canterbury Parks and Reserves we Maintain
Mid-LAND Contracting maintain a number of Gardens and reserves on being of the Timaru District Council. Below is a description of the gardens and some interesting background information on each. Click on the links below to be taken to this information.
Timaru Botanic Garden
Centennial Park
Aigantigne Gardens & Gallery
Timaru Botanic Gardens
The Timaru Botanic gardens has wide open spaces carefully planned for enjoyment no matter what the season.
Over 30 plant collections include New Zealand’s largest collection of species roses, a “Shakespeare Theme Walk”, Trees of the World, a historic walk, two ponds, a large conservatory and a detailed education centre displaying posters, photographs and brochures as well as comprehensive hands-on displays.
Timaru's Botanic Gardens is one of few places left to nurture some natives threatened with extinction. They, along with rare and endangered species from several countries, are protected here.
Opening Hours
OPEN: Summer 8.00am-dusk; Winter 8.00am-5.00pm
Conservatory: Week days 10.00am-4.00pm, Weekends & Public Holidays 2.00pm-4.00pm
Education Centre: Wednesdays & Sundays 2.00pm-4.00pm, or by appointment
Main entrance Queen Street
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Centennial Park
The Timaru Centennial Park, also known as the Scenic Reserve, is a large tract of land bought by the Timaru Borough Council in 1934 bringing the country to town.
The land was increased by the donation of a further 16 acres from George Bowker to provide better access to the park.
The Bluestone Bowker Gateway was opened in 1940.
A 3.5km walkway follows an old railway line from Gleniti Road to the Bowker Gateway. A recreation area surrounding the man-made lake was planted by members of the Centennial Park Trust and 100 pin oaks plus blocks of native trees enhance the entire park. Free access makes this a popular family picnic venue.
In recent times Centennial Park has become a popular spot for mountain bikers with more tracks being created and maintained over time and also a BMX park which has proven to be very popular.
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Aigantigne Gardens & Gallery
Lime trees (Tilia) planted by the original owner of this property in the early 1900s are protected by the Timaru District Council
James Grant created a spacious garden at Aigantigne before giving his grand home to the city of Timaru to be used as a place of rest and leisure.
Azaleas, Rhododendrons, Camellias and other reliable perennials and shrubs border the sweeping lawns. An art gallery, now acclaimed as one of the best in the country, was established in 1956.
It has since been extended and, as well as owning its own extensive collection, it hosts several touring exhibitions annually.
While wandering in the peaceful grounds visitors may enjoy the sculpture garden which was put in place in 1990 after an International Stone Carving Symposium was held in South Canterbury.
49 Wai-iti Road, Timaru
OPEN: Tuesday-Friday 11.00am-4.30pm
Saturday & Sunday 2.00pm-4.30pm
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Other Gardens and other Towns
Other areas within the Timaru District that Mid-LAND Contracting maintain are:
Waimataitai Beach Reserve
Patiti Point Reserve
Dashing Rocks/Salt Water Creek walkways
Timaru Library
Alexandra Square
Timaru Cemetery plus many more parks and playgrounds
Garden street plots and trees
The CBD area
Timaru Council Flats
North and South City entrances
Various schools around Timaru
Mid-LAND Contracting also carries out maintenance at the Alpine Energy Stadium in conjunction with the South Canterbury Rugby Union
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Other Towns
TEMUKA
Temuka Domain, Domain Avenue; 18km north of Timaru on SH1
Tree planting began in the 1800s in Temuka’s large Domain. The resulting arboretum of mature trees is diverse and colourful. Native plants, a rose garden and bedding displays also feature here which is situated next to the town’s golf course and is home to several sports clubs.
Other area's in Temuka that Mid-LAND Contracting maintain include;
Torepe Sports Fields
Taumatakahu Stream Reserve
Temuka Cemetery
Gunnion Square sports fields
Buzan Square
Playgrounds and schools
Temuka Council Flats
Town entrance ways.
Pleasant Point
School
Ngaitahu Properties
TDC Housing
Various Privet Jobs
Plus a number of other areas within South Canterbury including:
Winchester
Geraldine
Arundel
Woodbury
Pareora
Rural Plots
Mid-LAND Contracting also maintains camping areas for the Department of Conservation from Peel Forest in the north down to Otaio Gorge and Mt Nimrod in the South.
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