Discover a unique part of New Zealand from your base in Timaru District, on the east coast of the central South Island.
Timaru activities and attractions - the best things to do in the Timaru District.
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Great places to eat and drink in Timaru. Find out where to go.
Practical ways you can help our amazing businesses.
Captain Henry Cain One of Timaru's earliest residents
Timaru has a rich art and cultural scene. Spend some time - explore your options.
An outstanding cultural experience; interactive, interesting, a must-do.
Trevor Griffiths Rose Garden in Timaru is a must-see for rose lovers.
Rated as one of New Zealand's best preservation railways, but there's loads more to this attraction than that.
Check out the history of the Timaru District at our Museums
Open from Labour weekend until Queens birthday weekend, it's a must-visit for history lovers.
Discover a vast collection of vintage machinery and vehicles.
Visit the place where Phar Lap spent the first two years of his life.
We've got more Museums than you can poke a stick at.
Timaru Botanic Garden has an impressive variety of plants and flowers, an aviary, duck pond and playground.