Mundell's Cafe is the licensed cafe at Mundell's Multi Hub on Waihi Terrace in Geraldine — a venue that pairs good food and drinks with an unusual lineup of entertainment. Alongside the cafe you'll find flight, car and golf simulators, a private karaoke room and three conference rooms of varying sizes, all open to locals and visitors seven days a week.
The site's story goes back to 1872, when John Mundell built the original Mundell's building for $440 as Auction Rooms and Livery Stables. With its distinctive rounded roof, it was well used by travelling stage coaches, and today the land where that building once stood houses the cafe, simulators, conference facilities and karaoke room.
The cafe itself is fully licensed, with both indoor and outdoor dining — enjoy your meal in the sunshine or relax in the cozy indoor area. It's a go-to destination for delicious food and drinks, whether you're refuelling between activities, catching up with friends or hosting colleagues.
The thrill side of the hub covers all bases: race like a pro on the car simulators with GT or F1 wheels across GT, F1, drift, rally and highway tracks; take the controls in the flight simulator whether you're a seasoned pilot or new to flying; test your swing on the virtual golf green; or book the karaoke room, complete with disco lights, leather lounge suites and beanbags.
Mundell's Cafe sits on Waihi Terrace in Geraldine, and it comes with a twist: it shares its home with Mundell's Multi Hub, the self-styled Ultimate Thrill Hub, where flight, car and golf simulators hum alongside a private karaoke room, conference rooms and one very welcoming cafe. Whether you arrive for lunch and a drink or to chase an adrenaline hit between courses, it all happens under one roof with a remarkably long history.
Geraldine is a South Canterbury town, and Mundell's has embedded itself in local life — the venue is part of both the Geraldine and South Canterbury business communities, and its doors are open seven days a week for customers and locals alike.
The site's story stretches back to 1872, when John Mundell built the original Mundell's building for $440 to serve as Auction Rooms and Livery Stables. With its distinctive rounded roof, the building saw steady use from travelling stage coaches. Today, the land where that building once stood is open seven days a week, housing a cafe, simulators, conference facilities and a karaoke room. Not many lunch spots can claim stage-coach heritage; Mundell's wears its 150-year story lightly, pairing it with very modern entertainment.
At its heart, Mundell's Cafe is a go-to destination for delicious food and drinks. The cafe is fully licensed, and seating comes in two styles: a cozy indoor dining area made for lingering on cooler days, and outdoor dining for when the Geraldine sun is out. That flexibility makes it an easy choice for almost any occasion — a relaxed coffee catch-up, a proper lunch, a break between simulator sessions, or a base camp while the rest of your group races, flies or sings. As part of a hub built around groups and activities, the cafe is well used to tables that arrive all at once and stay a while.
A cafe attached to simulators might sound like an odd pairing, but it works in both directions: families and friend groups can split up and regroup, colleagues can book a morning meeting and an afternoon of team challenges, and travellers passing through Geraldine get a lunch stop that is anything but ordinary.
The thrill side of the hub is built around three simulators, each with its own fan base. The flight simulator welcomes everyone from seasoned pilots to complete newcomers — your chance to get the adrenaline pumping, test your skills and conquer the skies. On the car simulators you can race like a pro, choosing between GT and F1 wheels and tackling tracks in GT, F1, drift, rally and highway racing. Golfers get their own virtual green, where the only question is whether you have what it takes to dominate the fairways — with no lost balls and no weather delays.
When the mood turns musical, the karaoke room is a private space to get the party started, complete with disco lights, leather lounge suites and beanbags. Because the room is yours alone, it works just as well for a birthday crew, a work do, or an impromptu sing-off.
Mundell's also does business. Three conference rooms of varying sizes mean there's a fit for everything from a small team meeting to a larger gathering, with the cafe on hand to keep everyone fed and watered. And if you know someone who'd love a turn in the pilot's seat — or a night in the karaoke room — vouchers are available through the Mundell's website, making the hub an easy gift for the hard-to-buy-for.
Under the currently posted hours, which run from 20 July to 30 September, the cafe is open every day from 8 am to 4:30 pm. The entertainment area keeps longer hours: 9:30 am to 5 pm on Wednesdays, through to 8:30 pm on Thursdays and Fridays, and 9:30 am to 5:30 pm on Saturdays and Sundays, while Mondays and Tuesdays are bookings only. Booking is done online, and the team can be reached on +64 3-693 1101 or at manager@mundells.nz.
It's the kind of place where a quick lunch can easily turn into an afternoon of racing, flying and singing — and nobody minds one bit.