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We were just in Timaru for a one night stop driving from Queenstown to Christchurch. We walked into the town shopping area about 6pm hoping to get a drink and meal, but everything was closed. We went back to our hotel to eat.
While visiting Timaru Central, you might make a stop by sights like South Canterbury Museum and Te Ana Maori Rock Art Centre.
While visiting Timaru Port, you might make a stop by sights like Caroline Bay Beach and Trevor Griffiths Rose Garden.
While visiting Maori Hill, you might make a stop by sights like Ashbury Park and Caroline Bay Beach.
While Highfield might not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Botanic Gardens and Ashbury Park.
While Parkside isn't home to many top sights, South Canterbury Museum and Botanical Gardens are some notable places to visit nearby.
When in Marchwiel, you can plan a visit to Ashbury Park and Caroline Bay Beach, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
You can find out about the history of Timaru with a trip to Trevor Griffiths Rose Garden. Visit the area's spas, or simply enjoy its bars.
If a restful vacation is part of your travel plans, Caroline Bay Beach might be the perfect place to seek out during your trip to Timaru Port.
Though Timaru Public Hospital might be what brings you to town, perhaps you'll have a chance to explore more of Timaru while you are here.
Explore the great outdoors at Ashbury Park, a lovely green space in Timaru.
You can spend an afternoon studying the exhibits at DB Brewery during your travels in Timaru. Visit the area's spas, or simply enjoy its bars.
You can spend an afternoon studying the exhibits at South Canterbury Museum during your travels in Timaru. Visit the area's spas, or simply enjoy its bars.
We were just in Timaru for a one night stop driving from Queenstown to Christchurch. We walked into the town shopping area about 6pm hoping to get a drink and meal, but everything was closed. We went back to our hotel to eat.
Good place to stock up on groceries
Timaru is a blot on the landscape with two very good Asian restaurants and at least one very pleasant breakfast cafe. Stop for these, don't stay.