Our stories

Our streets are alive with vibrant street art.

What's a bach? Visit The Running Duck in Geraldine and you'll find out why we love our baches in the South Island.

The community comes together to create a unique gift for our cruise passengers.

We have some fantastic tracks for walking your four legged friend, and if you time it right even a date night with your dogs!

You can visit the life sized bronze statue, see the stables where he was housed, and watch a short film about one of our most famous exports.

We'd love you to support Rob and Eva's incredible sustainable cafes, and trust us, the food and coffee will keep you coming back!

Timaru City is the place to be for craft beer on Fridays.

We're an arty bunch, with some incredibly talented resident artists.

Walk, bike, wine and dine, and experience life on two working farms, all here in Timaru District.

Venture Timaru had the opportunity to sit down and reminisce with the man behind the legendary park, Bryan Bassett-Smith.

If you want to know what to do in the District, you go straight to the expert!

Take a coastal walk, past the site of historic shipwrecks, a lighthouse, old Maori fishing sites and more - keep an eye out for penguins!