The Timaru District is a great place to bring the family for a getaway. With plenty of activities to keep everyone entertained, lots of affordable accommodation options and family friendly eateries you are sure to make some fantastic memories here.

    

                    

                
            
            

                
Day 1
Morning
Enjoy a family friendly walk or bike
Start your holiday in the Timaru District by enjoying our beautiful outdoor areas. The Timaru District is full of family friendly walking and biking trails. Explore the crystal coastline of Timaru city, through to the native forest of Geraldine and Peel Forest.
Want to cycle some of the trails, talk to Point E-Bikes about hiring bikes for the whole family, or you can rent conventional push bikes at a lot of the holiday parks and cycle stores around the district.
            
            

    

                    

                
Visit one of our memorable museums
Discover the Timaru District's rich history through one of our local museums. We have 12 fascinating museums across the district. From vintage machinery, rock art, local history, aviation, military and more!
            
            

                
            
            

    

                    

                
            
            

                
Afternoon
Who doesn't love a bit of a competitive family game? After lunch, take part in a friendly game of frisbee golf or mini golf. We have courses in Timaru, Temuka and Orari
            
            

    

                    

                
Day 2
Morning
Look at sea creatures at the Washdyke Lagoon
Check the local tide times and head down to the Washdyke Lagoon in search of some sea creatures. When the tide is low, rock pools are unveiled featuring crabs, starfish and even octopus have been seen!
            
            

                
            
            

    

                    

                
            
            

                
Check out one of the local playgrounds
The Timaru District has 43 playgrounds including New Zealand's largest playground, CPlay located at the beautiful Caroline Bay.
            
            

    

                    

                
Afternoon
Head to one of the local farmyards and meet some cute locals
If your kids are animal lovers, then you have to visit one of our adorable farmyard experiences.
Head to the Farmyard Holiday Park, The Shearers Quarters or Famlan Farm Park and get up close with some cuties or head to The Raptor Experience and get up close with NZ's birds of prey.
            
            

                
            
            

    

                    

                
            
            

                
Needing some accommodation recommendations?
The Timaru District is full of family-friendly accommodation options to suit your budget.
Suggested places for your family to stay: Cedar Lodge Motel Timaru, Bay Viaduct Motor Lodge, Timaru Top 10 Holiday Park, Glenmark Holiday Park, Temuka Holiday Park, Geraldine Top 10 Holiday Park, ASURE Scenic Route Motor Lodge,  Farmyard Holiday Park, Fitzgerald on King