Timaru
Timaru is the largest city in South Canterbury and is a seaside city and major port town. The rolling green hills on which Timaru is built where formed from the lava flows of the extict volcano of Mt Horrible. Timaru's attractions include the Timaru Botanic Gardens, Caroline Bay (which sports a safe beach for swimming), the South Canterbury Museum and Aigantighe Art Galley - one of New Zealand's largest art museums. more
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AIGANTIGHE ART GALLERY - Timaru
AIGANTIGHE ART GALLERY - Timaru
The Aigantighe Art Museum (pronounced 'egg and tie') in Timaru, New Zealand is renowned internationally for its collection and innovative exhibition and education programmes. Aigantighe holds New Zealand, Pacific, Asian and European art works from the sixteenth century to the present day. Its British Victorian painting collection is of great significance.
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- 49 Wai-iti Rd, Timaru, New Zealand
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ASHBURY PARK MOTEL - Timaru
ASHBURY PARK MOTEL - Timaru
Mobile-friendly - Ashbury Park Motel has eight 1-bedroom, self-contained units, all of which have been renovated to reflect modern day living. Their units are clean, warm and comfortable, and they understand that getting a good nights sleep is of the utmost importance, so our beds are supportive and comfortable. They're the first motel as you arrive into Timaru, from the north.
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- +64 3 684 7071
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- 0800 123 212 (Free call - only within NZ)
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- 131 Evans Street, Timaru, Canterbury, New Zealand
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AVIS RENT A CAR - Nationwide
AVIS RENT A CAR - Nationwide
Mobile-friendly - Discover what you've been missing with New Zealand's most trusted car rental brand, offering a wide range of late model cars, 4WDs and vans, available from more than 40 convenient locations nationwide. Avis rentals also include unlimited kilometres, free standard insurance, and 24-hour breakdown service from AA Roadside Assistance. You can also earn Airpoints Dollars™ when renting with Avis.
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- +64 9 526 2800
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- 800 655 111 (Free call - only within NZ)
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- 40 Branches throughout New Zealand
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CAROLINE BAY - Timaru
CAROLINE BAY - Timaru
Caroline Bay is the most widely known of all the parks in the Timaru District. The beach is sheltered by the harbour breakwater and is the only sandy beach between Oamaru and Banks Peninsula. March 2014 saw Caroline Bay beach being voted the most popular beach in the South Island.
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FITZGERALD ON KING - Timaru, Canterbury
FITZGERALD ON KING - Timaru, Canterbury
Fitzgerald on King in Timaru provide spacious and modernised family units in a quiet, restful and sunny haven. Units feature living rooms, hairdryers, and desks and dining is easy with kitchens that come equipped with fridges, microwaves, and stove tops. It's just a short drive to cafés, bars, restaurants, recreational and sporting facilities.
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- +64 3 688 4455
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- 7-9 Princes St, Timaru, New Zealand
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HARBOUR VIEW MOTEL - Timaru
HARBOUR VIEW MOTEL - Timaru
Harbour View Motel take great pleasure in offering superior accommodation at Timaru's newest motel complex. Each unit is superbly appointed and desgined for guest comfort with all units equipped with king size beds and premier bedding, leather lounge suites, work stations, high speed wireless internet and flat screen TV's with SKY and Freeview channels.
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- +64 3 686 6811
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- 8 Evans St, Maori Hill, Timaru, New Zealand
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KIA ORA CAMPERS - South Island, NZ
KIA ORA CAMPERS - South Island, NZ
Mobile-friendly - Situated in the central South Island of New Zealand, Kia Ora Campers offer self-drive, fully-equipped two, four and six-berth motorhomes. Ideal base for exploring the stunning South Island high country lakes, and Mount Cook region. All campervans have hot and cold pressurized water, heater, gas cooker, microwave, fridge, toilet, shower, pillows and towels. Bedding available on request.
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- +64 3 688 1388
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- +64 21 176 4079
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- 560 Landsborough Road, Claremont, New Zealand
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KING CABS - Christchurch
KING CABS - Christchurch
Mobile-friendly - King Cabs Offer lowest price Taxi, Tour & Airport Transfer Service from Christchurch and nearest cities to all over South Island. Our main focus is on high level of customer service at the lowest price. Our drivers carry mobile Eftpos but also have mobile app, online booking, booking via email and phone booking. Corporate customers a speciality.
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- +64 275 872 835
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THE GROSVENOR HOTEL - Timaru
THE GROSVENOR HOTEL - Timaru
Mobile-friendly - The Grosvenor has a penchant for authentic and unique design. Although we have been called a boutique hotel and a hip hotel, we’re not sure what that really means. We’re a little modern, and a little bohemian. Our rooms are pet-friendly (which basically means dog-friendly), so we encourage you to bring the whole family.
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- +64 3 687 9190
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- 26 Cains Terrace, Timaru, New Zealand
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TIMARU BOTANIC GARDENS - Timaru
TIMARU BOTANIC GARDENS - Timaru
One of the oldest Botanic Gardens, Timaru will surprise you with the depth and excellence of its collections as diverse as Australian plants, conifers and rose species. A border containing the native plants of the Canterbury region is of special note. Endangered plants from around the world can be seen in part of the conservatory complex.
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- Cnr of King & Queen Sts, Timaru, Canterbury
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TIMARU TOP 10 HOLIDAY PARK - Timaru, South Canterbury
TIMARU TOP 10 HOLIDAY PARK - Timaru, South Canterbury
Mobile-friendly - Enjoy the relaxed and friendly atmosphere of our spacious parkland within the heart of Timaru in South Canterbury. The holiday park is close to shops and the famous Caroline Bay. Offering park motels, self-catering units, en suite units, cabins, tent and campervan sites. Three wheelchair accessible units. Children's playground and jumping pillow. Spacious, sheltered, quiet and safe.
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- +64 3 684 7690
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- 0800 242 121 (Free call - only within NZ)
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- 154a Selwyn Street, Timaru, New Zealand
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South Canterbury Museum - Timaru
South Canterbury Museum - Timaru
Mobile-friendly - 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.
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Based in Timaru, with additional Campuses in Christchurch, Ashburton, Oamaru and Dunedin. We offer a range of Certificate and Diploma programmes covering Agriculture, Arts & Design, Beauty & Hairdressing, Business & Tourism, Health & Education, Hospitality, Information Technology, Media, Outdoor Education Sport & Fitness and Trades.
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Jon Toogood Solo, Acoustic
This January- Rock ‘n’ Roll raconteur Jon Toogood will pack away his distortion pedals, dial down the Marshall amps and restring his trusty acoustic guitar for a run of summer shows across New Zealand. The last 2 ...
Where: The Sail Bar & Cafe, Timaru, South Canterbury
Address: 51 Sophia Street, Timaru, South Canterbury
From: 7:30pm on Thursday 23rd January 2020
To: 11:00pm on Thursday 23rd January 2020
Meditation and Buddhism Weekly Classes
This event is a weekly drop in class. The teaching and guided meditations are recordings from Buddhist Nun, Kelsang Luma’s, weekly classes at Kalpa Bhadra Buddhist Centre in Christchurch. Each class consists of a ...
Where: MindfulMe, Timaru, South Canterbury
Address: 56 Bank Street, Timaru, South Canterbury
From: 7:15pm on Thursday 31st January 2019
To: 8:45pm on Thursday 4th June 2020
Paddle for Life
A fun festival event of team relay paddleboard races, obstacle challenges and Tai Chi classes on the beach. Prizes galore, ‘dressing up’ encouraged and no prior paddling experience required. Boards and lifejackets ...
Where: Caroline Bay, Timaru, Canterbury
Address: Marine Parade
From: 9:30am on Saturday 15th February 2020
To: 3:30pm on Saturday 15th February 2020
Kid's Tryathlon
Kid's Tryathlon 7 - 9 years: swim 50m, run 1km, cycle 2,5km 10 - 13 years: swim 100m, run 1km, cycle 4,5km Enter as individuals or team. Emphasis is on participating and having fun. 9am - Registration at the ...
Where: Caroline Bay, Timaru, Timaru, Canterbury
Address: Caroline Bay, Timaru
From: 9:00am on Saturday 22nd February 2020
To: 12:00pm on Saturday 22nd February 2020
Timaru Triathlon & Duathlon
Timaru Triathlon & Duathlon Triathlon: 750m swim, 20km cycle, 5km run Duathlon: 2,5km run, 20km cycle, 5km run Try a tri: 200m swim, 10km cycle, 2,5km run Enter as individual or team for the triathlon. Cycle course ...
Where: Caroline Bay, Timaru, Canterbury
Address: Caroline Bay
From: 7:00am on Sunday 23rd February 2020
To: 12:00pm on Sunday 23rd February 2020
Engage Your Brain - Timaru
This talk focuses on the social/emotional aspects of your brain development – how feeling impacts our thinking. While the times that this brain really has the steering wheel is 2-8yrs and again in the middle of ...
Where: Timaru Girls' High School, Timaru, South Canterbury
Address: Cain Street, Timaru, South Canterbury
From: 7:30pm on Tuesday 25th February 2020
To: 9:00pm on Tuesday 25th February 2020
The Caroline Bay Rock and Hop
The South Islands largest festival of its kind. The Caroline Bay Rock and Hop is a Nostalgia festival with a 50's,60's theme. Featuring 1000 cars, caravans and motorbikes from all eras on show and cruising the South ...
Where: Caroline Bay, Timaru, Canterbury
Address: Caroline Bay
From: 1:00pm on Thursday 19th March 2020
To: 1:00pm on Sunday 22nd March 2020
RnR Rock n Hop Weekend
Rock n Hop brings two fantastic events to the TT&CC thanks to the Timaru Rock n Roll Section. Friday night is Candi and the Rockets, tickets $35.00 per person, starting at 7pm and playing till 11.30pm. Saturday night is ...
Where: Timaru Town and Country Club, Timaru, South Canterbury
Address: 99 Douglas St, Highfield, Timaru, South Canterbury
From: 6:30pm on Friday 20th March 2020
To: 11:30pm on Saturday 21st March 2020
2020 NZ Golf Women's Autumn Foursomes
Gleniti Golf is excited to take up the challenge of hosting the 2020 NZ Golf Women's Autumn Foursomes. This is one of the most popular national tournaments managed by PAR NZ. The event runs 24 to 26 March and is a ...
Where: Gleniti Golf Club, Timaru, South Canterbury
Address: 36 Oakwood Rd, Timaru, South Canterbury
From: 8:00am on Tuesday 24th March 2020
To: 11:59pm on Thursday 26th March 2020
The Big Bike Film Night
Prepare to be inspired! The Big Bike Film Night is on a mission sharing the best cycling short films from around the world with you! Showcasing our 2020 collection that has everything a cycle-centric audience ...
Where: Craighead Diocesan School, Timaru, South Canterbury
Address: Wrights Avenue, Timaru, South Canterbury
From: 6:30pm on Tuesday 19th May 2020
To: 8:45pm on Tuesday 19th May 2020