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Timaru and surrounds is a great place to holiday and the perfect gateway to Mackenzie Country.

Travelling to and from Timaru.

What to expect when you visit Timaru.

For travellers going to the spectacular Mackenzie country, Timaru is a great place to start or finish your journey.

Friendly advice on the best things to do in Timaru is always on hand here.

We're fortunate to have so many people here committed to exploring more sustainable ways of living and doing business. See how you can get involved.

Timaru District is centrally located on the East Coast of the South Island. There is so much to see and do here, and we're the closest Port to Aoraki/Mt Cook.

Download our District and street maps.

Fly from Wellington down to the South Island, land in Timaru, and you've got the Legendary Mackenzie right next door.