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as impressive are the bespoke mathematical puzzles and games for sale. And if you're
feeling chilly, the world's biggest woollen jersey is also on display.
Geraldine Historical Museum
(5 Cox St; 10am-3pm Mon-Sat, 12.30-3pm Sun)
Occupying the photogenic Town Board
Office building (1885), this cute little museum tells the town's story with an eclectic mix
of exhibits including old photos, a wedding dress and a pump organ (which you're wel-
come to play).
MUSEUM
Activities
Big Rock Canyons
( 03-693 8904;
www.bigrockcanyons.co.nz
;
Nov-Apr)
Offers slippy, slidey day-long adventures
in the Kaumira Canyon ($260), as well as five others of varying degrees of difficulty.
CANYONING
Skydiving Kiwis
( 0800 359 549;
www.skydivingkiwis.com
; 1 Brodie Rd)
Kiwis aren't so great at flying but we ex-
pect they're quite good at plummeting. Strap yourself to the human version for a 6000ft
($235), 9000ft ($285) or 12,000ft ($335) leap. Flights depart from Rangitata Island Air-
port, 21km east of Geraldine.
SKYDIVING
Sleeping
HOSTEL
$
Rawhiti House
( 03-693 8252;
www.rawhitibackpackers.co.nz
;
27 Hewlings St; dm/s/d $32/50/72; )
On a hillside on
the edge of town, this former maternity hospital is now a sunny and spacious hostel with
good communal areas, comfortable rooms and sparkling bathrooms. Bikes are available to
borrow.
Geraldine Kiwi Holiday Park
(
HOLIDAY PARK
$
03-693 8147;
www.geraldineholidaypark.co.nz
;
39 Hislop St; sites $33-36, units with/without bathroom from $80/
50; )
This top-notch holiday park is set amid well-established trees across the
road from a grassy park. Besides budget cabins and motel units, there's a TV room and
playground.
