Nau mai haere mai – Welcome to the Timaru District, the heart of the South Island

The Timaru District is the ideal coastal location for a holiday, and the perfect base to take in the jaw-dropping landscapes of New Zealand’s central South Island. Made up of rural farmland, rugged coast and sandy beaches, the seaside city of Timaru, and our towns Geraldine, Pleasant Point and Temuka.

Discover something different filling your days with beautiful native forest and coastal walks, stunning cycle trails, museums and art galleries, indulgent food and drink and interactive animal encounters.