7 Free Things to do in Timaru That You Shouldn't Miss

January 5, 2022 Natalie Tallman

Timaru (English: /ˈtɪməˌruː/; Māori: Te Tihi-o-Maru) is a port city in the southern Canterbury region of New Zealand, located 157 kilometres southwest of Christchurch and about 196 kilometres northeast of Dunedin on the eastern Pacific coast of the South Island. The Timaru urban area is home to 29,000 people, and is the largest urban area in South Canterbury, and the second largest in the Canterbury Region overall, after Christchurch. The city is the seat of the Timaru District, which includes the surrounding rural area and the towns of Geraldine, Pleasant Point and Temuka, which combined has a total population of 47,100.
Restaurants in Timaru

21 York Street Seaview, Timaru 7910 New Zealand +64 3-684 4795 [email protected] http://yorkstreetgallery.com
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York Street Gallery of Fine Art

Located in Timaru, South Canterbury, New Zealand. This unique gallery is owned by established sculpture artist 'Debbie Templeton-Page'. The gallery is home to an ever changing collection of works by renowned New Zealand artists. The unique style and atmosphere of York Street Gallery of Fine Art is enhanced by the experience and flair of it's owner. The gallery holds a selection of high quality artwork to view and to purchase.

2. Caroline Bay Beach

Hilton Highway, Timaru 7910 New Zealand http://Timaru.govt.nz
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4.5 based on 396 reviews

Caroline Bay Beach

Reviewed By RoyR605 - Whanganui, New Zealand

Great place for a peaceful walk and you could get to see the little blue penguins.Great place to take the kids for a paddle or swim.

3. Centennial Park

Claremont Road, Timaru New Zealand
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4.5 based on 46 reviews

Centennial Park

49 Wai-Iti Road, Timaru 7910 New Zealand +64 3-688 4424 [email protected] http://www.aigantighe.co.nz
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Aigantighe Art Gallery

Aigantighe Art Gallery is the home of art in South Canterbury. Established in 1956, its name is Scottish Gaelic for 'at home' and is pronounced 'egg and tie'. The gallery is open Tuesday to Friday 10am-4pm, weekends 12-4pm. The sculpture garden is always open. Entry is free.

Reviewed By HeatherC3418 - Oamaru, New Zealand

This gallery is one of my favourites in the South canterbury Waitaki areas. It has modern and old paintings. I love the building the art is housed in, and the grounds are very large and have lots of sculptures. Your children and perhaps a dog can run and let steam of outside, then dog put in your car and children can then behave in the gallery.. I am sure you will enjoy so much, that each time you travel thru Timaru, you will want to call in, and see fresh exhibitions.

5. Otipua Wetland

State Highway One, Timaru New Zealand http://www.doc.govt.nz/conservation/land-and-freshwater/wetlands/wetlands-by-region/canterbury/otipua/
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Otipua Wetland

Reviewed By newzealandlife

Be aware that access is now temporarily, from either the south side of theroad bridge on King street (head east toward the sea.) Or you can walk to the track from the public carpark on Collins St. Go across the large field sea-ward, and follow the gravel walking track.Then, after about 10 mins, cross the timber foot bridge. From here you can go onto beach for a look or carry on across the boardwalk and around the wetland, There are nice places to sit and even a picnic table on the highest part of the track with a great view on the south side of the creek. Its an easy walk with only slight uphill parts.

6. Timaru Botanic Gardens

Queens St, Timaru 7910 New Zealand http://www.timaru.govt.nz/community/recreation/gardens/timaru-botanic-gardens
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Timaru Botanic Gardens

Reviewed By NAS1954 - Lightwater, United Kingdom

This garden was only 50 metres from our Coastal Ridge apartment and so was a must. For a relatively small garden it packed plenty of variety in. From open spaces, play park, formal garden, aviary, lake and woodland. Most importantly it was peaceful.

7. Sacred Heart Basilica

Craigie Ave, Timaru, Timaru New Zealand http://www.eventfinda.co.nz/venue/sacred-heart-basilica-timaru
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Sacred Heart Basilica

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