Southern Destinations: March 26, 2020
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GERALDINE<br />
SOUTHERN HOLIDAY DESTINATIONS AUTUMN-WINTER <strong>2020</strong><br />
BE CREATIVE<br />
AT THE PIN TIN<br />
Step inside this enchanting store,<br />
which is under new ownership and<br />
meet Caroline and Rhona. Browse<br />
around the well-stocked shelves<br />
where you will find a fantastic<br />
selection of patchwork fabrics from<br />
designers and collections across<br />
the globe including our very own<br />
“Kiwiana” range which is inspired<br />
by native and iconic New Zealand<br />
scenery and wildlife as well as view<br />
the numerous quilts around the<br />
shop all made locally.<br />
They carry a selection of patterns,<br />
yarns and supplies for knitting and<br />
crochet, patterns and supplies<br />
for patchwork and dressmaking,<br />
general haberdashery and hosiery.<br />
They also<br />
stock Pfaff<br />
and Brother<br />
sewing<br />
machines and<br />
supplies. Stop<br />
by this fun<br />
and creative<br />
Geraldine<br />
location.<br />
Ph 03 6931122.<br />
TREASURES GALORE<br />
AT THE COTTAGE PANTRY<br />
Have you ever been to a location you<br />
just didn’t want to leave and found<br />
yourself whiling away the hours?<br />
A place of beauty, selection and<br />
trinkets and so many things to look<br />
at, you could lose yourself and forget<br />
all time.<br />
The Cottage Pantry and Gallery<br />
in Geraldine is such a place. They<br />
are the consummate gift shop and<br />
specialty store. There is a vast<br />
selection of dried food ingredients<br />
and pantry essentials available,<br />
including an impressive range of<br />
gluten free and organic products,<br />
all packaged in paper window tin tie<br />
bags.<br />
In the attached heritage cottage,<br />
pieces of art line the walls and<br />
each room reveals an extensive gift<br />
range. One of the rooms is home<br />
to delicious handmade chocolates,<br />
British sweets and Dutch Liquorice.<br />
Need a greeting card? Look no<br />
further, there’s bound to be one that<br />
fits the bill.<br />
Next time you’re in Geraldine or you<br />
want to get away from the hustle and<br />
bustle of home, plan a car ride to<br />
The Cottage Pantry, 24 Wilson Street,<br />
Geraldine. A location well worth<br />
visiting during your time exploring<br />
beautiful Geraldine. Contact Pauline<br />
03-693 9911 cottagepantry@<br />
xtra.co.nz or Facebook –<br />
Cottagepantrygeraline<br />
TOYS, TOYS AND MORE<br />
GRANDPA’S TOYS<br />
GERALDINE<br />
MOTELS<br />
Enjoy the unique country village<br />
atmosphere of Geraldine with their<br />
wide range of cafés, galleries and<br />
shops. Stop over at the Geraldine<br />
Motels located on the south side<br />
of the town centre. You will feel a<br />
warm hospitable welcome to this<br />
accommodation which is clean,<br />
comfortable and self-contained<br />
all within 200 metres of the town’s<br />
restaurants, cafés, movie theatre and<br />
shopping area.<br />
You will be warmly welcomed by<br />
owner operators, Joseph, Mayumi<br />
and Helley who will help you get<br />
settled and make sure you’re<br />
comfortable throughout your stay.<br />
Enjoy the free WiFi for all guests<br />
and pets are welcome by prior<br />
arrangement.<br />
Situated 1.5 hours from the<br />
Christchurch airport and a 1.5 hour<br />
drive to the ski fields, Geraldine is<br />
located in South Canterbury along<br />
the popular Scenic Touring Routes.<br />
Phone: +64 3 693 8501<br />
Email: info@geraldinemotels.co.nz<br />
UNDER NEW OWNERSHIP<br />
Treasure Trove!<br />
Jam packed full of<br />
wonderful fabrics and<br />
yarns, tools, gadgets<br />
and sewing supplies<br />
and much more for all<br />
of your crafting needs.<br />
See us on facebook<br />
for class list <strong>2020</strong>.<br />
9 Talbot Street, Geraldine<br />
www.thepintin.co.nz | thepintin@xtra.co.nz<br />
Ph 03 693 1122<br />
Fantastic selection of<br />
dry food ingredients for<br />
your pantry, packaged in<br />
cute little brown bags.<br />
Come and experience a traditional<br />
shopping experience of yesteryear...<br />
• Gluten free & Organic<br />
• Nuts, Seeds & Dried Fruit<br />
• Pulses & Grains<br />
• Flours & Bread Mixes<br />
• Herbs & Spices<br />
• Cake Mixes & Cake Decorating Supplies<br />
When passing through or stopping<br />
over in Geraldine a must stop<br />
shop is Grandpa’s Toys. This family<br />
owned business is run by a mother<br />
and the toy testers are her three<br />
sons.<br />
Grandpa’s Toys goal is to develop<br />
young minds through creative play,<br />
and they have a wide range of toys<br />
including sport & remote control,<br />
puzzles, science and discovery,<br />
train sets, wooden toys, building<br />
sets, dolls, figurines and so much<br />
more to stimulate and challenge<br />
young minds.<br />
Grandpa’s Toys is celebrating more<br />
than 20 years of bringing joy to<br />
Explore the rooms in the attached Historic cottage. The sitting room is home to handmade local<br />
chocolates, British sweets, Dutch Liquorice and Kiwi favourites. Beautiful artworks painted by local<br />
artists adorn the walls. A range of quality giftware, including English Bone China crockery.<br />
The Cottage Pantry & Gallery<br />
24 Wilson Street, Geraldine | 03 693 9911<br />
cottagepantry.co.nz | /geraldinecottagepantry<br />
children and you can feel confident<br />
in your selection for the child in your<br />
life.<br />
You can shop online at grandpas.<br />
co.nz and have the toys delivered<br />
to your door or to the child you are<br />
buying for.<br />
Grandpa’s Toys wants to give<br />
a shout out to all their loyal<br />
customers and thank them for their<br />
years of patronage and support.<br />
Next time you are looking for a toy<br />
to enhance a child’s mind, look<br />
no further than Grandpa’s Toys<br />
in Geraldine. The toy shop with a<br />
heart!<br />
“developing young minds<br />
through imaginative and<br />
creative play”<br />
Great range of wooden toys,<br />
puzzles, games, doll’s houses, art &<br />
crafts, cars, trucks, tractors, trains<br />
and much more…<br />
Online orders welcome – order at<br />
home and pick up on the way<br />
13 Talbot St | Phone 03 693 8511<br />
Email toys@grandpas.co.nz<br />
Hours; Monday – Friday 9am – 4.30pm,<br />
Saturday 10am – 2pm<br />
Follow us on Facebook and Instagram<br />
Web www.grandpas.co.nz<br />
Geraldine<br />
MOTELS<br />
We are looking forward to hosting you<br />
• Short stroll to Village centre<br />
• Spacious standard and superior<br />
family and studio units<br />
• All units are fully self contained<br />
and serviced daily<br />
• 3 Sky channels<br />
• Off street undercover parking<br />
97 Talbot Street, GERALDINE, SOUTH CANTERBURY, NZ<br />
Phone: 03 693 8501 | Fax: 03 693 8801<br />
Email: info@geraldinemotels.co.nz | www.geraldinemotels.co.nz<br />
Your Hosts: Joseph, Mayumi and Helley Jones<br />
RESERVATIONS 0800 400 404
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