Timaru is located about 160 kilometres south of Christchurch City in the Canterbury region of New Zealand. Sitting on State Highway 1 beside the Pacific Ocean, Timaru City is constructed on rolling hills created from lava flows from the now-extinct Mt Horrible volcano. Stay in Timaru and visit the safe and popular swimming beach in Caroline Bay.

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Timaru

The seaside city of Timaru is built on the rolling hills created from the lava flows of the extinct Mt Horrible volcano in South Canterbury. Stay in Timaru and visit popular Caroline Bay.

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    The South Canterbury Museum contains valuable collections of objects and information covering the natural and human history of South Canterbury. Permanent displays and a temporary exhibition programme provide fascinating glimpses into our region's past...(more)

 

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