Timaru District

Canterbury

A white church with a tall steeple and a clock tower, surrounded by trees and a clear blue sky.
A coastal landscape with a pebbly beach, grassy fields, and a lighthouse in the distance.
A garden with a fountain, benches, and a statue.
A vibrant red peony flower with yellow stamens, surrounded by lush green foliage.
A large church with two domes and a central dome, surrounded by scaffolding.

Popular cities in Timaru District

A coastal city with a beach, port, and industrial area.
Timaru
Known for Friendly people, Bars and Luxury
Explore upscale Timaru: its bars, opera, countryside, and more!

Reasons to visit

  • Trevor Griffiths Rose Garden
A rural landscape with a gravel path, green and white houses, and a variety of shrubs and flowers.
Geraldine
Known for Friendly people, Walking and Excursions
Walk through an ancient forest, enjoy the buzz of whitewater rafting, admire fine art and visit a mini observatory in this town at the foot of the Southern Alps.
A mountain range with snow-capped peaks, a turquoise lake, and dense green forest.
Peel Forest
Known for Natural parks
Trip time! Discover the parks in Peel Forest.
Kakahu
Kakahu
Check out Talbot Forest Scenic Reserve and McLean Park—just a couple of the sights around Kakahu.
Woodbury
Woodbury
Head to Pleasant Valley Daffodils and Talbot Forest Scenic Reserve—just two of the sights around Woodbury.

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