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City in Canterbury, New Zealand
Photo: Karora, Public domain via Wikimedia Commons
Timaru is a city of 28,900 as of June 2023 on the South Island of New Zealand, on the east coast at Caroline Bay. It is a seaport and the second largest city in the Canterbury region, and is about halfway between Christchurch and Dunedin. Caroline Bay has a popular sheltered beach and recreation area.
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Personalised and authentic Maori cultural experiences.
Timaru Basilica
Areas surrounding the lagoon are good spots for Birding
The Ferocious "Face of Peace", and the "malconstructed tubular bunk of Joy" which reside below the Piazza, and in front of the earthquake-proof Council offices, respectively.
Monteiths Bay 54
A quiet motel. All rooms have free Wi-Fi, an iron and ironing board and cooking facilities.
44-room hotel
Campgrounds.
Traditional department store (main shop is in Christchurch) and cafe.
By road
Timaru is on State Highway 1, 157 km, or a two-hour drive, south of Christchurch. Coach services operate from Picton, Christchurch and Dunedin.
Bus services connect the suburbs to the city centre. Taxi or rental car are other means of transport for tourists.
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