Sightseeing
Here are a few suggestions to get you out and about and really see some of Timaru. Caroline Bay in particular is surely a compulsory walk along the sand, from the cliff tops to the North of the bay, back along South to the port, and then you may want to hop in your car in order to carry your beach walk along from the East side of the Timaru Public hospital where you can walk South along the sea cliff for stunning first hand cliff over sea views (wear sturdy walking shoes perhaps)
Once you find the aviary you will find many other places to look around, eg the childrens play area, the Sound shell for concerts, the beautiful Caroline Bay for walking along (sea and cliff walk). This walk also takes you up to the C Bay swimming pool and gym complex (heading North)
Caroline Bay Aviary
Once you find the aviary you will find many other places to look around, eg the childrens play area, the Sound shell for concerts, the beautiful Caroline Bay for walking along (sea and cliff walk). This walk also takes you up to the C Bay swimming pool and gym complex (heading North)
Beautiful gardens, trees, rose-garden and duck pond
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Timaru Botanic Gardens
Queen StreetBeautiful gardens, trees, rose-garden and duck pond
Visit the Port, check out the beautiful sandy bay, the Rose Garden is a must-see, especially for photography in the summer. There is also a penguin sight-see at dusk (shhhh) visitors must be very still and quiet and view from the road (at the bottom of the Port Loop Road) where the sand meets the sea. Please google the best time of year for viewing. Dress very warm.
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Caroline Bay
Virtue AvenueVisit the Port, check out the beautiful sandy bay, the Rose Garden is a must-see, especially for photography in the summer. There is also a penguin sight-see at dusk (shhhh) visitors must be very still and quiet and view from the road (at the bottom of the Port Loop Road) where the sand meets the sea. Please google the best time of year for viewing. Dress very warm.
Patiti Point
South StreetA great rocky beach area with an easy walkway/nature preserve
Playgrounds, Rose garden, sand, sand and more beautiful sand, great and safe for both adults and children's play. Awesome scenery looking back to the city from standing on the water's edge. Romantic. Walk straight up the concrete steps to lovely bar and cafes (or take the lift up which is by the rose garden...by following the concrete path, its to your left if you have your back to the sea)
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Caroline Bay
Virtue AvenuePlaygrounds, Rose garden, sand, sand and more beautiful sand, great and safe for both adults and children's play. Awesome scenery looking back to the city from standing on the water's edge. Romantic. Walk straight up the concrete steps to lovely bar and cafes (or take the lift up which is by the rose garden...by following the concrete path, its to your left if you have your back to the sea)
Art and sculpture
This is just a 2 min walk up the hill and you're there. Drop in on your way down to Caroline Bay (which is a further 3 min walk from there.)
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Aigantighe Art Gallery
49 Wai-Iti RdThis is just a 2 min walk up the hill and you're there. Drop in on your way down to Caroline Bay (which is a further 3 min walk from there.)
Necessities
For all of your necessities, super cheap shopping if you need a warmer layer of clothing, camera batteries etc
The Warehouse Timaru
Browne StreetFor all of your necessities, super cheap shopping if you need a warmer layer of clothing, camera batteries etc
Maori HIstory
Te Ana Maori Rock Art Centre
2 George StMaori History
Museum
Timaru History. Its near to the main street of Timaru for cafes and shopping etc so why not pop in. Small and quick visit
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South Canterbury Museum
16 Perth StTimaru History. Its near to the main street of Timaru for cafes and shopping etc so why not pop in. Small and quick visit
Food scene
There is a great cafe here, super cheap... $5 breakfasts (banan pancakes, egg n bacon on toast etc) and then you can do your grocery shopping, lowest supermarket prices in Timaru
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PAK'nSAVE Timaru
98 Evans StThere is a great cafe here, super cheap... $5 breakfasts (banan pancakes, egg n bacon on toast etc) and then you can do your grocery shopping, lowest supermarket prices in Timaru
Water activity
Its right beside Caroline Bay so you can do an indoors fitness class or swim (with all modern and super clean facilities) Cafe, and an awesome outdoor walk to Caroline Bay, simply walk to the end of the road facing the sea and walk either left for an awesome cliff walk or right down into beautiful Caroline Bay. highly recommended.
Gym fitness classes (look up their timetable) weights, aerobics, yoga, tone classes, cross training, a fully equipped gym and swimming pools, hydro-slide, spa, steam room etc. Cafe. Something for all ages/abilities. Great small children's water play area
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Caroline Bay Trust Aoraki Centre
11 Te Weka StGym fitness classes (look up their timetable) weights, aerobics, yoga, tone classes, cross training, a fully equipped gym and swimming pools, hydro-slide, spa, steam room etc. Cafe. Something for all ages/abilities. Great small children's water play area