Latest guides
New guides to Timaru’s places, walks, suburbs and local life, newest first.
Wednesday 4 November 1 new
Tuesday 3 November 2 new
Transport, Military and Vintage CollectionsKyle Park Transport Museum SeadownTraction Engines, Tractors and Classic TrucksKyle Park Transport Museum at Seadown, Timaru: traction engines, steam gear, vintage tractors and classic trucks, with opening hours and entry.
Heritage, Culture and MuseumsTe Manunui Rock Art Site MaungatiBirdman and Fish Drawings, a Ngāi Tahu TaongaTe Manunui Rock Art Site at Maungati: birdman and fish drawings in a limestone shelter, its Ngāi Tahu significance, heritage status and access terms.
Monday 2 November 5 new
Urban and Park WalksShort Walks in Timaru and South Canterbury16 Walks of an Hour or Less16 short walks in Timaru and South Canterbury that take about an hour or less, from Caroline Bay and Dashing Rocks to Acland Falls and Sanders Falls.
Urban and Park WalksWheelchair and Pushchair Friendly Walks in Timaru and South Canterbury9 Rated Paths9 Timaru and South Canterbury walks rated for wheelchairs or strollers by their managers, with what each rating covers, surfaces, dogs and toilets.
Primary SchoolsSt Joseph’s School (Timaru)Zone, Roll & School FactsSt Joseph's School's home zone, roll, Equity Index, ERO report and enrolment, from Ministry of Education data.
Primary SchoolsPleasant Point Primary SchoolZone, Roll & School FactsPleasant Point Primary School's home zone, roll, Equity Index, ERO report and enrolment, from Ministry of Education data.
Primary SchoolsOceanview Heights SchoolZone, Roll & School FactsOceanview Heights School's home zone, roll, Equity Index, ERO report and enrolment, from Ministry of Education data.
Sunday 1 November 5 new
Museums & Historical SitesKakahu Bush Scenic Reserve near TimaruLimestone Pinnacles, Podocarp Forest and Lime Kiln HistoryKakahu Bush Scenic Reserve near Geraldine: podocarp forest, limestone pinnacles, lime kiln history, long-tailed bats, the Kakahu and Escarpment tracks.
Primary SchoolsWinchester Rural SchoolZone, Roll & School FactsWinchester Rural School's home zone, roll, Equity Index, ERO report and enrolment, from Ministry of Education data.
Nature Reserves, Wetlands and Scenic WalksTalbot Forest Scenic Reserve near TimaruPodocarp Forest and Short Walks in GeraldineTalbot Forest Scenic Reserve, Geraldine: DOC podocarp forest on an ancient lava flow, four short tracks, picnic areas and an 800-year-old tōtara.
Primary SchoolsWaimataitai SchoolZone, Roll & School FactsWaimataitai School's home zone, roll, Equity Index, ERO report and enrolment, from Ministry of Education data.
Nature Reserves, Wetlands and Scenic WalksMt Nimrod Track TimaruLoop to a Waterfall Through a Rock Arch in the Hunters HillsMt Nimrod Track in Mt Nimrod Scenic Reserve: a 2-3 hr, 3 km advanced loop to a lookout and a 15 m waterfall through a rock arch. Access and no dogs.
Saturday 31 October 5 new
Primary SchoolsTimaru South SchoolZone, Roll & School FactsTimaru South School's home zone, roll, Equity Index, ERO report and enrolment, from Ministry of Education data.
District and Long-Distance Cycle RoutesCentral South Trail TimaruWashdyke to Cave, Plus the Open Sections to TekapoCentral South Trail: easy, kid-friendly cycle trail from Washdyke to Pleasant Point and Cave, plus the open Mackenzie sections to Fairlie and Tekapo.
Primary SchoolsTemuka Primary SchoolZone, Roll & School FactsTemuka Primary School's home zone, roll, Equity Index, ERO report and enrolment, from Ministry of Education data.
District and Long-Distance Cycle RoutesAlps 2 Ocean Cycle TrailRiding the Great Ride from Takapō to ŌamaruAlps 2 Ocean Cycle Trail: the longest Great Ride, from Aoraki/Mt Cook or Takapō to Ōamaru. Sections, grades, the Takapō start and Lake Aviemore.
Primary SchoolsSt Joseph’s School (Temuka)Zone, Roll & School FactsSt Joseph's School's home zone, roll, Equity Index, ERO report and enrolment, from Ministry of Education data.
Friday 30 October 5 new
Creek, Wetland and River TrailsBike Geraldine TrailsGeraldine to Woodbury Cycleway and Orari River TracksBike Geraldine trails: the Orari River bank tracks and the Geraldine to Woodbury cycleway from Templar Street, about 18 km return, and who built them.
Primary SchoolsSt Joseph’s School (Pleasant Point)Zone, Roll & School FactsSt Joseph's School's home zone, roll, Equity Index, ERO report and enrolment, from Ministry of Education data.
Bike Parks, BMX and Pump TracksGeraldine Bike ParkRiddell’s Reserve Mountain Bike Tracks Above the TownGeraldine Bike Park at Riddell's Reserve: five downhill MTB tracks graded easy to hard, a kids' track, a picnic shelter and the plans for a shared path.
Primary SchoolsSt Andrew’s School (Timaru)Zone, Roll & School FactsSt Andrew's School's home zone, roll, Equity Index, ERO report and enrolment, from Ministry of Education data.
Urban and Coastal CyclewaysTimaru Circuit Trail25 to 30 km Ride Linking Eight Coastal and Creek TracksTimaru Circuit Trail: a 25 to 30 km circuit of eight linked coastal, creek and park tracks, about 1 hr 40 min by bike. Sections, maps, dogs and grade.