Timaru Activities

Surrounding Timaru are a multitude of activities for all walks of life, including golf courses and driving range, tennis centre, walking tracks, cycle tracks, fishing, surfing and much more.

During the winter there are great ski fields within 1-2 hour’s drive. Mount Dobson is just 90 kilometres from Timaru, making it one of the closest ski areas to Timaru.

Restaurants & Takeaways

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Pier 64 Restaurant

At Pier 64, we invite you to embark on a culinary journey. We offer a delectable fusion of traditional and contemporary cuisine, combined with warm, welcoming ambiance. As well as our traditional dishes and share platters we’re also committed to serving you the freshest seafood, sourced from right here in Timaru.

9 Minute Walk

1 Minute Drive

www.pier64.co.nz

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Bay Hill Bar-Restaurant

9 Minute Walk

1 Minute Drive

www.thebayhill.co.nz

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Little India Restaurant & Takeaway

9 Minute Walk

1 Minute Drive

www.littleindia.co.nz

Out & About

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Caroline Bay Trust Aoraki Centre (CBay)

This new Aquatic Centre has all there is to offer in great family fun. There is a toddles pool, leisure pool with Splash deck, Beach access and Rapid River. There are also 2 Hydro Slides and a Steam Room, Sauna Room, and Spa. CBay also has a Café and Gym.

6 Minute Walk

1 Minute Drive

www.cbaytimaru.co.nz

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Tennis South Canterbury

The Trust Aoraki Tennis Centre, 27 Benvenue Ave, Timaru - a magnificent venue with magical views from the Pavilion over Caroline Bay. A world-class tennis facility with 14 Synpave courts, all of which are flood-lit.

11 Minute Walk

2 Minute Drive

www.tennissouthcanterbury.co.nz

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Aigantighe Art Gallery 

This art gallery is renowned internationally for its collection with many stunning exhibitions throughout the year. There is also an excellent education programme and garden sculptures.

12 Minute Walk

1 Minute Drive

www.aigantighe.co.nz

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Timaru Penguins

Caroline Bay has a resident rookery of kororā/ little penguins, nesting among the rocks from October to March. At 40cm they are the smallest penguins in the world, reaching speeds of up to 6kph underwater. They come ashore after sunset, so dress warmly and wait quietly on the footpath or adjacent beach outside the barriers.

16 Minute Walk

4 Minute Drive

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Te Ana Maori Rock Art Centre

Following the same path as people who created this rock art. This centre, located in the Landing Services Building, displays significant examples of Maori rock art. The experienced guide (local Ngai Tahu) will share stories while you enjoy the mazing interactive exhibition. Tours to rock art locations are also available.

20 Minute Walk

4 Minute Drive

www.teana.co.nz

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South Canterbury Museum

This museum has something for everyone and gives visitors a wonderful glimpse into our region's nature and history. Check out hundreds of images and objects that tell stories about our landscape, local Maori history, whaling and European settlement, and Richard Pearse's first aircraft. There is extensive genealogical resources for those wanting to research the past.

16 Minute Walk

2 Minute Drive

www.museum.timaru.govt.nz

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Timaru Caroline Bay

Drive, ride, run, walk or simply stand and gaze at the magnificence across the three districts of Timaru, Mackenzie and Waimate that is South Canterbury. See the South Canterbury website for more adventures and activities in the Timaru region.