Susan Badcock Gallery & The Mailroom
Monday10:00 am – 4:00 pm.
Tuesday10:00 am – 4:00 pm.
Wednesday10:00 am – 4:00 pm.
Thursday10:00 am – 4:00 pm.
Friday10:00 am – 4:00 pm.
Saturday10:00 am – 2:00 pm.
Sunday10:00 am – 2:00 pm.
On the top floor of the Old Post Office Building in downtown Geraldine lies an unconventional gallery space. Climb the creaky stairs to discover the Susan Badcock Gallery, where contemporary artworks by Susan herself and the wider creative Badcock family are showcased alongside other New Zealand artists.
The building was lovingly restored with respect to the past by Susan and her father, painter John Badcock before the gallery opened its doors in 2014. The high ceilings and natural light pour in from large windows, creating the perfect backdrop for an intimate gallery experience. Wander through the various colourful rooms in the gallery and view a wide range of mediums from painting to hand-coloured photography and beyond.
The main room of the gallery functions as a rotating solo exhibition space, where local artists are invited to exhibit a larger selection of their works. Smaller rooms offer space to sit and relax while enjoying works of art or leafing through books on the resident artists.
Around the corner of the building, you’ll find the gallery gift store, The Mailroom. The light-filled space invites you to discover ceramics, jewellery, homewares and luxury accessories. The beautifully presented and carefully curated store is a pleasure to explore, just like the gallery itself.
Words by Petra Nyman & Photography by Nancy Zhou
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Location
Old Post Office Building 47 Talbot Street, Upstairs, Geraldine
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World-renowned as the hometown of Barker’s, makers of jam, preserves, chutneys, sauces and more, Geraldine is a name familiar to many. A picture-perfect country town, sitting prettily in the heart of South Canterbury on the banks of the trickling Waihi River. Huge, exotic trees line the surrounding town area, as do the lush, green foothills of the Southern Alps.
There’s a strong creative scene in this wee town, with a wonderful gallery filled with artworks by local artists, and plenty of uncommon giftware, crafts and produce waiting to be sourced. The compact town centre makes it easy to leave your car behind and explore on foot. A wonderful playground will keep the little ones in your family happy, and plenty of great cafés make refuelling in town an easy task.
The wonderland of giant trees at Peel Forest is just a stone’s throw away, and plenty of activities from horseback riding to rafting, fishing, walking and biking are accessible right from the town’s doorstep. And whether you’re into camping or glamping, there are a number of accommodation options in town, so it’s well worth making Geraldine your destination rather than a mere stop-along-the-way elsewhere.