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Museums & Historical SitesTe Ana Māori Rock Art Centre TimaruTours, Culture and Rock Art SitesTe Ana Māori Rock Art Centre in Timaru: an interactive exhibition on Ngāi Tahu rock art, plus guided summer tours to rock art sites in the Ōpihi Valley.
Art & Cultural SpacesAigantighe Art Gallery TimaruFree Entry, Collection and Sculpture GardenThe Aigantighe Art Gallery on Wai-iti Road, Timaru is a free public gallery in a 1908 Edwardian mansion, with a rotating collection and sculpture garden.
Museums & Historical SitesSouth Canterbury Museum TimaruCollections, History and VisitThe South Canterbury Museum on Perth Street serves as Timaru's primary regional museum, offering free entry and collections focused on natural history.
Local adviceHarcourts Geraldine FestivalMarkets, Gardens and Events in South CanterburyAnnual mid-November festival in Geraldine with markets, open gardens, art exhibitions and live music across the main street and Domain.
Saturday 11 April 10 new
Local adviceGeraldine Summer FeteArtisan Stalls at Stover Farm GardensThe Geraldine Summer Fete features 200+ artisan stalls in Stover Farm gardens each November. Find dates, tickets, hours and visitor tips.
LibrariesGeraldine Library TimaruHours, Services and Council HubGeraldine Library at 80 Talbot Street offers lending services, free WiFi, council transactions and a Saturday JP. Part of Timaru District Libraries.
LibrariesTemuka Library TimaruHours, Services and Council CentreTemuka Library offers lending services, free internet, council transactions and a Tuesday preschool storytime in the Timaru District Libraries network.
LibrariesTimaru District LibraryHours, Services and BranchesTimaru District Library at 56 Sophia Street: opening hours, free books, digital resources, WiFi and community services, plus branch details.
Freedom CampingWinchester Bridge Camping AreaFree Riverside Camping Near TemukaFree self-contained camping beside the Waihi River near Temuka with 3-night max stay and basic facilities. Managed by Timaru District Council.
Freedom CampingTe Moana Gorge Camping AreaFree Riverside Sites Near GeraldineTe Moana Gorge Camping Area offers three free campsites along the Hae Hae Te Moana River, about 15km west of Geraldine in the Timaru District.
Freedom CampingO’Neill’s Reserve TimaruFreedom Camping by Te Ana Wai River and Māori Rock ArtFree self-contained camping at O’Neill’s Reserve near Cave, Timaru, beside the Te Ana Wai River with nearby Māori rock art caves.
Freedom CampingArundel Bridge Camping AreaFree Riverside Freedom Camping Near TemukaFree self-contained freedom camping beside the Rangitata River near Arundel, 14-night max stay, toilets and picnic tables.
Freedom CampingCaroline Bay Freedom Camping TimaruWaterfront Site & PenguinsCaroline Bay overnight parking in Timaru offers $20 self-contained sites with sea views and little blue penguin viewing at dusk.
Destination and Community PlaygroundsTimaru Botanic GardensWalks, Playground and Visitor GuideThe Timaru Botanic Gardens span 19 hectares in south Timaru and have served as a public green space since 1864.
Friday 10 April 2 new
Natural, Coastal and Scenic DestinationsPeel Forest TimaruAncient Podocarp Forest, Walks and CampingPeel Forest near Geraldine, an hour from Timaru, protects ancient tōtara, mataī and kahikatea, with walks from short loops to alpine tramps and camping.
Rivers and GorgesOtaio River GorgeSwimming, Camping and Access Near TimaruOtaio River Gorge offers a short walk to a calm swimming hole and a small DOC campsite 30 km south of Timaru. Check LAWA for water before swimming.
Thursday 9 April 2 new
Rivers, Lakes and GorgesWaitaki River TimaruFishing, Scenery and Day Trip AccessWaitaki River fishing from Timaru: access points, salmon and trout seasons, best flows under 300 cumecs, and licence info for a rewarding day trip.
Local Towns and VillagesWaimateWallabies, Heritage and Quiet South Canterbury TownWaimate lies 46 km south of Timaru with wild wallabies in the Hunter Hills, a heritage museum and the Whitehorse Monument.
Wednesday 8 April 6 new
Local Towns and VillagesGeraldineArtisan Food, Native Bush and South Canterbury CharmGeraldine lies about 38 km inland from Timaru in South Canterbury, where the Canterbury Plains meet the foothills of the inland ranges.
Bike Parks, BMX and Pump TracksCentennial Park Pump Track TimaruAsphalt Circuit for All RidersCentennial Park Pump Track in Timaru: a free Velosolutions asphalt circuit of rollers and berms for bikes, scooters and skateboards, open in daylight.
Coastal and River TrailsDashing Rocks Track TimaruCoastal Walk with Historic ShipwrecksDashing Rocks Track in Timaru: a 30-minute, 2.2 km loop from Caroline Bay over the Benvenue Cliffs, past 1882 shipwreck sites and ancient lava flows.
Coastal and River TrailsTuhawaiki (Jack’s) Point Track TimaruCoastal Walk and Lighthouse ViewsFind the 5 km Tuhawaiki (Jack's) Point Track south of Timaru to the historic lighthouse, with coastal views, seals and penguins.
Creek, Wetland and River TrailsOtipua Creek Walkway TimaruEasy Flat Track with Farm Animals and BirdsThe Otipua Creek Walkway in Timaru is a flat 1.5km path beside Saltwater Creek from Coonoor Road to Centennial Park, with farm animals and wetland birds.
Coastal WalksSouth Beach Coastal Track TimaruEasy Coastal Walk and CycleSouth Beach Coastal Track in Timaru: a flat, wide walking and cycling path along the shingle shore from Patiti Point to Stuart Street, 20 to 30 minutes.