Latitude South Gallery
Showcasing South Island at it’s best with framed local artwork of destinations / towns with gps coordinates, unique, vibrant colours, with a original style. Gifts...
See & Do Destination: Timaru
Te Ana Māori Rock Art Centre
The Te Ana Māori Rock Art Centre offers visitors a rare opportunity to experience and learn about the ancient Māori practice of rock art. Come and visit the state of...
Hobby Lords
Your ultimate destination for all things hobby-related! The perfect haven where hobby enthusiasts can immerse themselves in the world of trading card games, board...
Timaru Circuit Trail
This circuit is an excellent choice for people looking to connect multiple trails for an extended walking or cycling track. The 25-30km Timaru Circuit comprises a...
Harlau House Garden Tours
Explore the splendour of Harlau House. Learn the history of this stunning 134yr old homestead, tour the magnificient gardens and finish with a delicious lunch from the...
Southern Wide Helicopters
Go on an unforgettable adventure with experienced pilots and discover the magical mountain views, coastal sights and incredible wilderness from a birds-eye view.
Washdyke Lagoon
Situated on the northern side of Dashing Rocks, the Washdyke Lagoon reveals a fascinating rock shelf during low tide, featuring numerous rock pools. Explore the lagoon...
Caroline Bay Track
A return track from the city to the clifftop, offering great views along Caroline Bay. Starting at the top of the Piazza steps, the trail takes you across the Bay...
Naked Soul Space
Discover South Canterbury’s only Float and Contrast Therapy retreat. Nestled just outside Timaru is a sanctuary where the senses rest and the soul awakens with...
Tuhawaiki (Jack’s) Point
This walk follows the coast past the historic Tuhawaiki (Jack’s) Point Lighthouse (1), and offers spectacular coastal views.
You can walk, run or bike and it’s also...
Timaru Botanic Gardens Walk
Wander around Timaru’s stunning Botanic Gardens. There are lots of tracks, you can follow the map or just plot your own course.
Start at the Queen Street entrance...
South Beach Coastal Track
This track has been formed on the edge of a shingle beach. It follows the coast line north towards Timaru harbour and is good for cycling. The sea on one side, where...
Otipua Wetlands Track
Embark on a journey through the captivating Timaru Otipua Wetlands, wander along the gravel tracks that wind around the four-hectare lake, offering picturesque...
Otipua Creek Track
Start on Coonoor Road, across the road from the Saltwater Creek/Coonoor Road walk. This walk follows Saltwater Creek to link up with the Centennial Park track.
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Dashing Rocks Coastal Walk
Experience the beauty of Timaru’s coastline, enjoying panoramic views over Caroline Bay, wandering over ancient lava flows and examining the rocky cliffs that proved...
Claremont Bush Track
A short, but sweet walk, the Claremont Bush track allows you to take your time and enjoy the native bush and bird life. Keep an eye out for bellbirds (korimako),...
Centennial Park
Centennial Park spans 65 hectares at the edge of the Timaru City limits. In the heart of the park, you’ll find the Centennial Park Lake recreational area. It has ample...
Hunting in the Timaru District
Looking to head out on a self guided hunting trip? Check out the local hunting blocks here.
Best surfing breaks in Timaru
Our top picks of Timaru surf breaks
Lighthouse Reef
A 20-minute drive from Timaru, Lighthouse Reef is a right hand reef break best for advanced to expert...
Timaru: perfect base for winter skiing
With 5 ski fields close the Timaru District, this is the perfect place to base yourself for a winter holiday.
Mount Dobson: 1 hour from Timaru
In less than...
Fishing Timaru’s rivers and streams
The Timaru District’s backcountry rivers and creeks provide some of the best salmon and trout fishing in New Zealand.
Popular fishing spots
Popular...
Glendeer Hunting & Fishing Guides
Experience New Zealand’s hunting and fly-fishing at it’s very best with Glendeer Guides, unbelievable heavy antlered red stags, beautiful wild brown and rainbow trout...
Timaru District Golf Courses
We have plenty of golfing options across the district. Beautifully scenic courses for all levels, including a driving range – perfect for some competitive...
The Raptor Experience
Get up close with New Zealand’s raptors in a unique, hands-on experience. Learn about the lives of our native raptor birds, their ways of hunting, what they feed...
Chipmunks
With heaps to keep little minds and bodies entertained, this is the perfect place to tire the kids out, especially if the weather is less than ideal.
Mini Golf
Round up the whole family for a day of competitive fun at one of the district’s mini golf courses.
Cafe Mes Amis
Orari Station Road, Orari
03 693...
Disc Golf
A game for the whole family, courses are located in Timaru at Caroline Bay and West End Park, and there is an 18 hole course at Temuka Domain.
Wuhoo Timaru
Timaru District has wonderful environment, and rich heritage and culture to explore. There is so much, it’s hard sometimes to know where to start. You can pop...
Playgrounds
There are 43 council owned playgrounds in Timaru District. They will have you running, swinging rolling and jumping your way around the district’s playgrounds.
Movie Max Digital
Playing the latest releases for the whole family, Movie Max Digital is the region’s premier cinema.
Timaru District Outdoor Pools
The Timaru District has four great heated outdoor pools located at Timaru, Temuka, Geraldine and Pleasant Point.
CBay Timaru Aquatic Centre
A modern fitness and leisure centre, with three indoor heated pools, 50m outdoor heated pool (open November to March), two hydroslides, a children’s water play area,...
Timaru’s little penguins
Timaru’s Caroline Bay is home to a colony of the world’s smallest penguin – the Little Penguin/Kororā. Over the summer months (October – March)...
Explore Caroline Bay
A New Zealand Top 10 rated favourite family beach, Caroline Bay is located just minutes from Timaru’s CBD, and is a fantastic place to spend a day with the...
Gallery 329
Run by a collective of artists, this is a not-for-profit gallery, where you’ll find a diverse range of pieces – painting, photography, sculpture, patchwork...
Paul’s Gallery & Framing
Stocking a wide range of NZ prints and art blocks, Paul’s Gallery also offers custom picture framing.
Art at Seadown
Anne’s landscape paintings and whitestone sculptures are a feature of the gallery, and there are also items of pottery from when Anne and Mike were full-time...
Timaru Heritage Trail
Timaru’s city centre features one of New Zealand’s most significant collections of Edwardian buildings. The high quality of the architecture reflects times of...
CPlay – Timaru’s award winning playground
Set along Timaru’s famous Caroline Bay, you’ll find a special playground designed to capture a child’s imagination. Step into an exciting adventure...
The Wetdog Gallery
Set on 5 acres with native bush and singing bell birds, you might just find the perfect gift or a one-off item for the garden or home here. Explore the garden and...
York Street Gallery of Fine Art
Full of stunning artworks from notable New Zealand artists including Nigel Brown, Austen Deans, Marilyn Webb, Hamish Allan and plenty more. Owner Debbie...
Timaru Botanic Gardens
Timaru Botanic Gardens has an impressive variety of plants and flowers, an aviary, duck pond and playground. Located on 19 hectares of land in south Timaru, it dates...
Street Art
Take a self-guided tour of the Timaru District’s street art. Expressive murals scale buildings, lay hidden in alleyways and add a bold and bright feel to our...
Trevor Griffith’s Rose Garden
Trevor Griffiths Rose Garden in Timaru is a must-see for rose lovers. Named after a local nurseryman and author with a passion for growing old varies, the garden was...
Self drive Māori Rock Art sites
The Timaru District has the highest number of studied Māori rock art sites in New Zealand. This is due to our many river ways that early Māori used as their roads...
South Canterbury Aviation Heritage Centre
Located at Timaru Airport, visitors can view the collection of aircraft, learn about local aviation heroes, including New Zealand’s first aviator, Richard...
Aigantighe Art Gallery and Sculpture Garden
Timaru’s Aigantighe Art Gallery is home to an extensive permanent collection of New Zealand and international art. You can wander through the sculpture garden and head...
South Canterbury Museum
The South Canterbury Museum has a focus on the natural heritage and history of South Canterbury – land, life and people. They collect specimens, artifacts,...
Te Ana Māori Rock Art Tours
Te Ana Māori Rock Art provides the only guided tour to see real rock art in New Zealand. The Te Ana guided tour takes you to a protected rock art site where you will...
Helicopters South Canterbury
Whether you’re after a scenic flight, a picnic with a view, hunting tranfers or a winter snow landing, Helicopters South Canterbury can cater to your needs.
Saltwater Creek Track
A well formed, gravel track mostly on the flat follows the winding Saltwater Creek. Start on King Street beside the bridge and follow the track along the north side of...
HOSS (House of Sports Simulation)
Immerse yourself in a virtual realm offering the utmost in immersive and lifelike indoor sporting encounters. HOSS showcases cutting-edge technology in two sporting...