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Local Attractions

We recommend the following local attractions:

  • Caroline Bay

    Caroline Bay is in the centre of the City. It is one of the safest beaches for swimming in New Zealand.

    Every year from Boxing Day thru until the middle of January we have two free concerts on our sandshell. Commencing 1.30pm and 6.30pm.

    The Caroline Bay association and supporters all offer their holidays free to run this amazing entertainment. We have had various well known NZ artists - Suzanne Prentice, Maria Dallas, the Topp Twins and Eddie Lowe.

    Also you can try your luck at the many games they run including Chocolate Wheel Housie, Skittles etc. The association also run many ride-on amusements.

    This is the place to be for young and old over the Christmas Period. Visitors come from many places and return year after year.

    New Years Eve is a carnival in itself with spectular fireworks and a Bonfire at 12pm

  • Pleasant Point

    Pleasant Point is located 19km north of Timaru, the township is home to the Pleasant Point steam railway, the award-winning Opihi vineyard and Denheath House.

    Restored steam trains leave from the 1875 Point Pleasant train station and travel to Keanes Crossing. At Keanes Crossing are vintage Railway Rolling Stock, including a 1922 and an 1878 steam locomotive.

  • The Timaru Festival of Roses

    2011 Festival dates - 23-27 NOVEMBER 2011

    This annual festival is a highlight of Timaru's year.

    Click the linkbelow to read more at the festival's website.

    http://www.festivalofroses.co.nz/

  • Timaru International Motor Raceway

    Timaru International Motor Raceway is a motor racing circuit situated about 8km outside of Timaru, New Zealand. The circuit is accessible from either the Main South Highway or Timaru-Pleasant Point Highway.

    The Timaru International Motor Raceway holds some of the major sporting events on New Zealand's motorsport calendar.The car racing track is rated FIA grade 3.

    Visit their website for more information:

    http://www.southcanterburycarclub.org.nz/