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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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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HARBOUR VIEW MOTEL - Timaru
HARBOUR VIEW MOTEL - Timaru
Mobile-friendly - 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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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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SOUTH CANTERBURY MUSEUM - Timaru
SOUTH CANTERBURY MUSEUM - Timaru
Mobile-friendly - South Canterbury Museum contains valuable collections of objects and information covering the natural and human history of South Canterbury. We collect specimens, artifacts, images, documents and information that can be used to explore the region's heritage. Permanent displays and a temporary exhibition programme provide fascinating glimpses into our region's past. Everyone is welcome to enjoy Timaru and South Canterbury's history.
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THE GROSVENOR HOTEL - Timaru
THE GROSVENOR HOTEL - Timaru
Mobile-friendly - The Grosvenor Hotel in Timaru offers 44 hotel rooms and a welcoming restaurant & bar in an historic building in the centre of Timaru. Our boutique hotel offers simple comfort at an affordable price and we welcome corporate guests, conferences and events. The restaurant and bar caters for locals, travellers, corporates and events and is open daily.
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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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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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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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Caroline Bay Carnival
The 112th Carnival is on this year between Dec 26 and Jan 8. There'll be a variety of music with two performances each day of the Carnival. Performers include Zed, The Oxo Cubans, Third Junction, The Soul Agency, and ...
Where: Caroline Bay, Timaru, South Canterbury
Address: 1 Marine Parade, Timaru, South Canterbury
From: 2:00pm on Monday 26th December 2022
To: 11:59pm on Sunday 8th January 2023
'Folio' watercolours by Hamish Cameron
You are invited to join us at 'Folio' watercolours by Hamish Cameron. 27 watercolours all only $155 each and his new book on this body of work. We are open Friday and Saturday 11 to 3pm And anytime by appointment ...
Where: York Street Gallery of Fine Art, Timaru, South Canterbury
Address: 21 York St, Timaru, South Canterbury
From: 11:00am on Friday 9th December 2022
To: 3:00pm on Friday 30th December 2022
Tony O’Grady,MatthewWilliams,DebTempleton-Page,Matt Akehurst
We are open Friday and Saturday 11 to 3pm And anytime by appointment just phone or text me 0276347353 Exhibition will be online too 24\7 at www.yorkstreetgallery.com The gallery is always open 24\7 ...
Where: York Street Gallery of Fine Art, Timaru, South Canterbury
Address: 21 York St, Timaru, South Canterbury
From: 11:00am on Friday 18th November 2022
To: 12:00pm on Monday 30th January 2023
Timaru Artisan Farmers Market
Come and join us at the Timaru Artisan Farmers Market. We are a weekly Saturday morning market that runs all year round rain or shine, with a mixture of Farmers Market products and local Artisan Crafts. We are very ...
Where: Heritage Square, Timaru, South Canterbury
Address: 3 George Street, Timaru, South Canterbury
From: 9:00am on Saturday 12th November 2022
To: 12:30pm on Saturday 2nd March 2024

Zed at the Caroline Bay Carnival
Venture Timaru and Timaru District Council are partnering with the Caroline Bay Carnival to bring you Zed live in concert! With hit songs Renegade Fighter, Glorafilia, and more, this is a performance you won't want to ...
Where: Caroline Bay Soundshell, Timaru, South Canterbury
Address: Caroline Bay Park, Virtue Ave, Timaru, South Canterbury
From: 7:00pm on Wednesday 4th January 2023
To: 8:00pm on Wednesday 4th January 2023

Lovelock Classic Athletics New Year Meeting
Morning: - Children's (7-14 years) Junior Lovelock Programme. Afternoon: - Classic Grand Prix Meeting starts at 1pm with the feature event of the men's and women's Lovelock Miles at 2pm, followed by the Blue Ribbon ...
Where: Trust Aoraki Athletics Track, Timaru, South Canterbury
Address: 70 Morgans Road, Glenwood, Timaru, South Canterbury
From: 9:30am on Saturday 7th January 2023
To: 4:00pm on Saturday 7th January 2023
PrimePort Timaru Open Water Swim
This event caters for swimmers of all abilities offering four swim distances from 500m, for those new to open water swimming who just want to give it a go, right through to a 5km event for the serious open water swimmers ...
Where: Caroline Bay, Timaru, South Canterbury
Address: 1 Marine Parade, Timaru, South Canterbury
From: 9:00am on Sunday 8th January 2023
To: 1:00pm on Sunday 8th January 2023
Meditation in Timaru Weekly Classes
The teaching and guided meditations are recordings from Buddhist Nun and Resident teacher, Kelsang Luma’s, weekly classes at Kalpa Bhadra Buddhist Centre in Christchurch. Each class consists of a guided meditation ...
Where: Womens Wellness Centre, Timaru, South Canterbury
Address: 14 Butler St, Timaru, South Canterbury
From: 7:00pm on Wednesday 1st February 2023
To: 8:30pm on Wednesday 1st February 2023
Seaside Festival
Head to Timaru for Seaside Festival 2023! The first Seaside Festival held in 2022 was such a success we're doing it again! We're celebrating all things good about seaside summers with Timaru’s new Seaside ...
Where: Caroline Bay, Timaru, South Canterbury
Address: 1 Marine Parade, Timaru, South Canterbury
From: 9:00am on Thursday 2nd February 2023
To: 3:00pm on Monday 6th February 2023
Southern Clash - Tactix vs Steel
Join us for the opportunity to see the new-look Tactix team in action for the first time and support the team in launching the 2023 ANZ Premiership campaign in style. The Trident Homes Tactix will take on the Ascot ...
Where: Southern Trust Events Centre, Timaru, South Canterbury
Address: Aorangi Park, Morgans Road, Timaru, South Canterbury
From: 6:00pm on Friday 10th February 2023
To: 12:00pm on Saturday 11th February 2023