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Tuesday 21 April 1 new
Monday 20 April 3 new
Historic Buildings and Heritage TrailsCentral Timaru Historic WalkHeritage Trail GuideCentral Timaru Historic Walk: a free, easy 2 km self-guided loop past the CBD's Victorian and Edwardian bluestone and Oamaru stone buildings.
Coastal WalksSaltwater Creek Walk TimaruEasy Gravel Path and BirdlifeFlat gravel walk along Saltwater Creek from King Street to Coonoor Road with mountain views and wetland birds. Links to Otipua Creek Walkway.
Lakes, Reservoirs and High-Country Swimming BeachesLake OpuhaSwimming, Boating and Fishing near FairlieLake Opuha near Fairlie offers swimming, boating, fishing and walking. Check LAWA water quality and Opuha Water lake levels before visiting.
Sunday 19 April 1 new
Saturday 18 April 5 new
Rivers, Lakes and GorgesTemuka River TimaruFishing, Water Quality and Temuka Domain AccessTemuka River beside Temuka Domain: whitebait, trout and salmon fishing, water quality warnings at the SH1 bridge, and the heated Domain pool nearby.
Rivers and GorgesRangitata RiverRafting, Fishing and Swimming Near TimaruRangitata River near Timaru offers Grade 4-5 rafting, salmon and trout fishing, and swimming in calmer reaches. Check LAWA before water activities.
Rivers and GorgesPareora River TimaruSwimming at Evans Crossing and WalkwayThe Pareora River south of Timaru offers clear-water swimming at Evans Crossing and a 4 km return walkway to a historic dam past limestone and fossils.
Nature Reserves, Wetlands and Scenic WalksOrari River GorgeSwimming Holes, Track and Fishing near GeraldineOrari River Gorge near Geraldine offers swimming holes, the Orari Gorge Track and trout fishing in a scenic reserve.
Rivers and GorgesTe Moana Gorge TimaruSwimming Holes, Waterfall and CampingTe Moana Gorge near Geraldine offers swimming holes, a waterfall and free camping along the Hae Hae Te Moana River in the scenic reserve.
Friday 17 April 1 new
Thursday 16 April 4 new
Creek, Wetland and River TrailsŌtipua Wetlands TimaruWalks, Birds and Coastal TracksThe Ōtipua Wetlands is a restored wetland on the southern edge of Timaru that offers easy walking and cycling tracks around a four-hectare lake.
Creek, Wetland and River TrailsCentennial Park TimaruTracks, Playground, Lake and ActivitiesCentennial Park is a 65-hectare scenic reserve on the south-western edge of Timaru, offering walking and cycling tracks, a lake recreation area.
Nature Reserves, Wetlands and Scenic WalksWaitarakao Washdyke Lagoon TimaruBirdwatching Wildlife RefugeWaitarakao , known in English as Washdyke Lagoon , is a brackish coastal lagoon approximately one kilometre north of Timaru.
DomainsTemuka Domain TimaruSports, Pool, Playground and FacilitiesNearly 75-hectare park with heated pool, sports facilities, playground, skate park and holiday park in Temuka.
Wednesday 15 April 4 new
DomainsPleasant Point Domain TimaruSports, Camping, Walks and PlaygroundThe Pleasant Point Domain is a 36-hectare recreational reserve at the eastern entrance to Pleasant Point township in South Canterbury.
DomainsGeraldine Domain TimaruSports, Playground and GardensGeraldine Domain near Timaru: the Geraldine playground, sports grounds and gardens, with community events through the year.
Major City ParksMulcahy Park TimaruPlayground, Flying Fox and Green SpaceMulcahy Park in Gleniti, Timaru offers a 30m tandem flying fox, playground equipment, fitness gear and open green space. Free and always open.
Beaches and Coastal Swimming SpotsCaroline Bay Beach TimaruFacilities, Swimming & PlaygroundCaroline Bay Beach in Timaru is the district's premier beach and recreation area, sheltered by the harbour breakwater.
Tuesday 14 April 1 new
Monday 13 April 3 new
Transport, Military and Vintage CollectionsGeraldine Vintage Car and Machinery MuseumExtensive Vintage CollectionThe Geraldine Vintage Car and Machinery Museum on Talbot Street ranks as the top attraction in Geraldine according to visitor reviews.
Museums & Historical SitesTemuka MuseumFormer Courthouse and Local HistoryTemuka Museum near Timaru, in the Category A heritage 1901 courthouse on Domain Avenue: local history collections, open Sunday afternoons in season.
Transport, Military and Vintage CollectionsPleasant Point Museum and RailwayHeritage Trains in Timaru DistrictPleasant Point Museum and Railway, 20 km from Timaru: steam train rides on the 1875 station line, a Model T Ford railcar replica and heritage displays.