Opened in 2006, Scenic Route Motor Lodge offers self-contained accommodation in a central location, just 350 metres from Geraldine Visitor Information Centre. Free parking and free Wi-Fi access are provided. All units have a kitchen or a kitchenette with a microwave, a stove and a fridge. Each is equipped with heating, electric blankets and a 32-inch flat-screen TV with satellite channels. The property offers guest laundry and luggage storage. The staff at the tour desk can assist with arranging local activities like horse trekking, white water rafting, golfing and cycling. Geraldine Scenic Route Motor Lodge is a 5-minute walk from The Cottage Pantry Gallery and a 4-minute drive from Grande Vue Golf Course. It is a 35-minute drive from Timaru and an hour’s drive from Lake Tekapo.