richlyn park bed and breakfast

Richlyn Park bed and breakfast...

...deep in New Zealand's heartland

Welcome to Richlyn Park For your ease, escape or excitement.

Located in the charming and picturesque town of Geraldine in the Canterbury region of New Zealand’s beautiful and rugged South Island, our modern and spacious Bed and Breakfast offers you all the comforts and conveniences of home.

Whether you want to get away from it all and curl up with a book and a glass of wine or whether you want to pull on your tramping boots or skis and get stuck into those mountains, or whether you want to go hobbit-spotting in Lord of the Rings country, Richlyn Park is the place you can call your home in New Zealand. It would be our pleasure to show you around.

Your hosts, Rick and Evalyn Pitelen

Rates in NZ dollars

We have two double rooms with queen-size beds and ensuites. The price is $130 per night for two people or $100 for one person. Child's rate is $40 for 12 years old and under. Price includes a cooked or continental breakfast.

Geraldine, South Canterbury

Four Peaks

Post Office

Mount Cook

Moeraki boulders

There are millions of reasons to visit the wilderness and wonders of New Zealand's breath-taking South Island and the historic township of Geraldine is a handy gateway to them all. From the lakes of Tekapo to the thrills of Queenstown, the majesty of Mount Cook, or natural phenomenon like the Moeraki boulders... is all within easy reach of the peaceful township.

Rick and Evalyn

Although born in Stockton on Tees in England, Rick has become a full blown Kiwi after arriving in New Zealand in 1964 as a '10 pound' immigrant'. In his spare time, Rick plays lawn bowls for the local club.

Evalyn is a homegrown Kiwi, one of 10 children born Westport. Evalyn likes reading, walking and gardening.

Park and gardens

Good day Sunshine! The trees and the shrubs on the three acres of garden that were planted in 2007 are intended to provide a natural environment for relaxation and just feeling good.

meeting the locals

The locals are friendly but shy When you're out and about on the roads of the South Island, a common sight is a flock of sheep. Be patient, slow down and just let them get on with the job of moving between pastures... no doubt there'll be a sheepdog and farmer not far away to hurry them along.

labour of love