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Outlying Towns and District SettlementsSalisbury, TimaruRural Area Guide to Downland Country LifeSalisbury is a rural locality southwest of Timaru on Salisbury Road, with farming country and a former school now part of Beaconsfield School.
Outlying Towns and District SettlementsFairview, TimaruRural Area Guide to Farm Country on the City EdgeFairview is a rural area southwest of Timaru on Fairview Road, home to Barton Rural School and working farmland.
Sunday 11 October 12 new
Outlying Towns and District SettlementsTaiko, TimaruRural Area Guide to Farming Country and Mackenzie HistoryTaiko is a Timaru farming locality named for shepherd Taiko Torepe, with a memorial linked to James McKenzie and Levels Station.
Outlying Towns and District SettlementsNormanby, TimaruSettlement Guide to Coastal Farms and a Stone BridgeNormanby is a rural settlement south of Timaru, with farming country, a coastal lagoon and a listed bluestone bridge on Normanby Road.
Outlying Towns and District SettlementsLevels, TimaruRural Area Guide to Plains Farming and Pioneer HistoryLevels is a Timaru District rural locality of plains farms, Levels Cottage and Richard Pearse Airport, between Pleasant Point and the city.
Outlying Towns and District SettlementsSaint Andrews near TimaruVillage Guide to Highway and Farm LifeSaint Andrews near Timaru is a Waimate District village on State Highway 1, with a Years 1 to 8 school and a council domain campground.
Outlying Towns and District SettlementsAdair, TimaruSettlement Guide to Rural Living South of the CityAdair is a rural settlement south of Timaru, reached by Adair Road, with lifestyle sections and no local school or shops.
Outlying Towns and District SettlementsMilford, TimaruSettlement Guide to Bach Life at the Ōpihi MouthMilford is a small Timaru District settlement on Davey Road at the Ōpihi River mouth, with lagoon camping and a known flood risk.
Western SuburbsGlenwood, TimaruSuburb Guide to Western Living and Local LinksGlenwood is a residential suburb west of central Timaru, in the Timaru ward, with MyWay buses and Highfield Village Mall nearby.
Central SuburbsMaori Hill, TimaruSuburb Guide to Bay-Side Streets and Local HistoryMaori Hill is a central Timaru suburb beside Caroline Bay, with Evans Street access, Waimataitai School and a recorded Māori history.
Outlying Towns and District SettlementsPareora, TimaruSuburb Guide to River Mouth Life on the CoastPareora, south of Timaru, is a coastal settlement on State Highway 1 beside the Pareora River mouth and the Pacific Ocean.
Northern SuburbsOceanview, TimaruSuburb Guide to Hill Streets and Highway RetailOceanview is a northern Timaru suburb on Evans Street (State Highway 1), with residential streets, Mahoneys Hill Road and large-format retail.
Local Towns and VillagesPleasant Point, TimaruTown Guide to Railway Heritage and Country LivingPleasant Point is a Timaru District town on State Highway 8, with a heritage railway, a 36-hectare domain and schools for local families.
Local Towns and VillagesTemuka, TimaruSuburb Guide to a Farming Town, Rivers and King StreetTemuka is a Timaru District farming town on the Temuka River, with King Street shops, a large domain and Arowhenua nearby.
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Local adviceHandmade Jewellery in TimaruChoosing Hand-Painted Earrings, Bracelets and PendantsHand-painted mandala earrings, leather bracelets and pendants made in Timaru by artist Vinitha Sarath of Crafts Bucket, shipped NZ-wide and overseas.
Local adviceMandala Art in TimaruChoosing and Commissioning a Hand-Painted PieceHand-painted dot mandala art from Timaru artist Vinitha Sarath of Crafts Bucket: wall pieces, mirror mandalas, custom commissions and NZ-wide shipping.
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Saltwater Fishing SpotsTimaru Breakwater FishingCaroline Bay and the Port PontoonWhere you can and cannot fish around the Timaru breakwater: the port pontoon, Caroline Bay, red cod and kahawai, the mātaitai rules and penguin areas.
Freshwater Fishing SpotsRangitata River Mouth Fishing Near TimaruSalmon GuideFish the Rangitata River mouth for Chinook salmon and sea-run trout from the south huts. Run timing, the fly-only zone, gear, flows, access and rules.
Freshwater Fishing SpotsŌrāri River FishingTrout and Salmon Near GeraldineFish the Ōrāri River near Geraldine for brown and rainbow trout and a late salmon run. Access from the SH79 bridge, flies, spinners, flows and the rules.
Freshwater Fishing SpotsPareora River FishingBrown Trout near TimaruFish the Pareora River south of Timaru for sea-run brown trout early in the season. Access off Pareora River Road, the walkway, flows, rules and safety.
Freshwater Fishing SpotsŌpihi River Fishing Near TimaruTrout and SalmonFish the Ōpihi River for brown trout and sea-run salmon, from Milford Huts at the mouth to Hanging Rock Bridge. Access, flies, lures, flows and rules.
Skate ParksTemuka Domain Skate Park TimaruFeatures and AccessFree concrete skate park in Temuka Domain with street features for beginners and intermediates. Part of the largest urban park in the Timaru District.