Local Attractions
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Choice
of two golf courses - Andrew (10 hcp) is available to
accompany you on a round of golf, summer evenings & weekends
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4 x 4 Scenic Drive Tours – Lord
of the Rings Site tours.
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Skiing - Mount
Dobson skifield is only an hours drive away, Mt
Hutt skifield about 1and 1/4 hours, and Lake
Tekapo Skifield slightly further at about an hour and a half.
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Salmon & Trout fishing - Some of the world's
most famous salmon fishing spots on the Rangitata river which is very
close, are easily accessible from centrally situated Rivendell, while
smaller rivers like the Opihi and around Peel Forest that trout fisherman
can enjoy are also very handy.
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White
Water Rafting - Also close by on the Rangitata river with two main
companies Rangitata
Rafts & Hidden
Valleys
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Scenic Walks - Only further up the road at Woodbury,
or as close as 15 minutes away to Peel Forest Park which also has
picnic areas and forest walks
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Stonebridge
- an architecturally designed reception centre, restaurant & venue
in Geraldine. Includes a large enthusiastic support cast who offer
accommodation, transport, photography, entertainment, pyrotechnics
& lighting displays, sound, catering and all things that make
events go to plan. Great for weddings, functions and more. Use our
accommodation facilities here at Rivendell
while you attend functions at Stonebridge.
Visit the
Stonebridge website
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Vineyards
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Horse Trekking
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Hunting
- Red Stag, Himalayan Thar, Chamois & many more species are in
close proximity
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Historic Town Trail - a brochure from the iSite leads you on a one-hour
Historic Town Trail which takes you past features varying from old
buildings to the Geraldine Domain, the old Post Office, the museum
and the old Crown Hotel, and along the path by the river.
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Geraldine
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