Timaru
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Timaru is the largest city in South Canterbury and is a seaside city and major port town. The rolling green hills on which Timaru is built where formed from the lava flows of the extict volcano of Mt Horrible. Timaru's attractions include the Timaru Botanic Gardens, Caroline Bay (which sports a safe beach for swimming), the South Canterbury Museum and Aigantighe Art Galley - one of New Zealand's largest art museums. more
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AIGANTIGHE ART GALLERY - Timaru
AIGANTIGHE ART GALLERY - Timaru
The Aigantighe Art Museum (pronounced 'egg and tie') in Timaru, New Zealand is renowned internationally for its collection and innovative exhibition and education programmes. Aigantighe holds New Zealand, Pacific, Asian and European art works from the sixteenth century to the present day. Its British Victorian painting collection is of great significance.
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CAROLINE BAY - Timaru
CAROLINE BAY - Timaru
Caroline Bay is the most widely known of all the parks in the Timaru District. The beach is sheltered by the harbour breakwater and is the only sandy beach between Oamaru and Banks Peninsula. March 2014 saw Caroline Bay beach being voted the most popular beach in the South Island.
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Challenge Petrol Stations
Challenge Petrol Stations
Challenge was formed in 1998 with an emphasis on service that is built on the independence and unique nature of our owner-operated stations. Because we are New Zealand owned, Challenge quickly became a force in the industry offering matching fuel services with a local community feel.
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HARBOUR VIEW MOTEL - Timaru
HARBOUR VIEW MOTEL - Timaru
Mobile-friendly - Harbour View Motel take great pleasure in offering superior accommodation at Timaru's newest motel complex. Each unit is superbly appointed and desgined for guest comfort with all units equipped with king size beds and premier bedding, leather lounge suites, work stations, high speed wireless internet and flat screen TV's with SKY and Freeview channels.
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SOUTH CANTERBURY MUSEUM - Timaru
SOUTH CANTERBURY MUSEUM - Timaru
Mobile-friendly - South Canterbury Museum contains valuable collections of objects and information covering the natural and human history of South Canterbury. We collect specimens, artifacts, images, documents and information that can be used to explore the region's heritage. Permanent displays and a temporary exhibition programme provide fascinating glimpses into our region's past. Everyone is welcome to enjoy Timaru and South Canterbury's history.
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THE GROSVENOR HOTEL - Timaru
THE GROSVENOR HOTEL - Timaru
Mobile-friendly - The Grosvenor Hotel in Timaru offers 44 hotel rooms and a welcoming restaurant & bar in an historic building in the centre of Timaru. Our boutique hotel offers simple comfort at an affordable price and we welcome corporate guests, conferences and events. The restaurant and bar caters for locals, travellers, corporates and events and is open daily.
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TIMARU BOTANIC GARDENS - Timaru
TIMARU BOTANIC GARDENS - Timaru
One of the oldest Botanic Gardens, Timaru will surprise you with the depth and excellence of its collections as diverse as Australian plants, conifers and rose species. A border containing the native plants of the Canterbury region is of special note. Endangered plants from around the world can be seen in part of the conservatory complex.
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TIMARU TOP 10 HOLIDAY PARK - Timaru, South Canterbury
TIMARU TOP 10 HOLIDAY PARK - Timaru, South Canterbury
Mobile-friendly - Enjoy the relaxed and friendly atmosphere of our spacious parkland within the heart of Timaru in South Canterbury. The holiday park is close to shops and the famous Caroline Bay. Offering park motels, self-catering units, en suite units, cabins, tent and campervan sites. Three wheelchair accessible units. Children's playground and jumping pillow. Spacious, sheltered, quiet and safe.
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Tuck Everlasting
The South Canterbury Drama League Junior High School Section is proud to present Tuck Everlasting. What would you do if you could live forever? Get ready to be whisked away on a magical journey with 'Tuck ...
Where: The Playhouse Drama League Inc, Timaru, South Canterbury
Address: 198 Church St, Timaru, South Canterbury
From: 7:00pm on Thursday 11th April 2024
To: 9:30pm on Saturday 20th April 2024
Te Raraka Kua Ihotia: Weaving Handed Down Through Time
An exhibition of contemporary Māori weaving by ten local weavers using traditional techniques with modern materials. This exhibition features kete, kakahu and other items that reflect local traditions and materials. It ...
Where: South Canterbury Museum, Timaru, South Canterbury
Address: Perth St, Timaru, South Canterbury
From: 1:00pm on Saturday 13th April 2024
To: 4:30pm on Sunday 23rd June 2024
Midge Marsden & The Oxo Cubans
Midge Marsden, New Zealand's finest Rhythm and Blues artist will be ‘Burning up the Blues’ along with Master Guitarist, Chet O’Connell and the Oxo Cubans band. Midge’s career is unparalleled in ...
Where: The Sail Bar & Cafe, Timaru, South Canterbury
Address: 51 Sophia Street, Timaru, South Canterbury
From: 8:00pm on Friday 19th April 2024
To: 11:00pm on Friday 19th April 2024
Flip Side At the Timaru South Cossie Club
It's Party time at the Cossie Club in Timaru this Sat night! Flip Side will be singing the tunes that suit the night...depending on who is there will depend on what big hits we choose so come along for a mix of all the ...
Where: Timaru Cosmopolitan Club, Timaru, South Canterbury
Address: 44 Browne St, Timaru, South Canterbury
From: 7:00pm on Saturday 20th April 2024
To: 11:00pm on Saturday 20th April 2024
Timaru Gypsy Fair
The Annual Gypsy Fair returns to Caroline Bay, Timaru. The travelling fair has been going for over 30+ years across the North and South Islands of NZ. Come and check out the funky stalls and some of our cool vehicles. ...
Where: Caroline Bay Hall, Timaru, South Canterbury
Address: Caroline Bay, Timaru, South Canterbury
From: 9:00am on Saturday 20th April 2024
To: 5:00pm on Sunday 21st April 2024
Timaru Artisan Farmers Market
Come and join us at the Timaru Artisan Farmers Market. We are a weekly Saturday morning market that runs all year round rain or shine, with a mixture of Farmers Market products and local Artisan Crafts. We are very ...
Where: Heritage Square, Timaru, South Canterbury
Address: 3 George Street, Timaru, South Canterbury
From: 9:00am on Saturday 12th November 2022
To: 12:30pm on Saturday 2nd November 2024
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Richard Pearse Tavern Weekly Quiz
Believe it or not weekly quiz at Richard Pearse Tavern on Le Cren! Everyone welcome, please note if you are under the ages of 18 you must be with your legal guardian. Come along & enjoy the fun!
Where: Richard Pearse Tavern, Timaru, South Canterbury
Address: 118 Le Cren Street, Timaru, South Canterbury
From: 7:00pm on Tuesday 12th March 2024
To: 9:00pm on Tuesday 30th April 2024
Alpine Toastmasters Meeting
Do you want to become a confident public speaker and strong leader? If so, Toastmasters is the place for you. You’ll find a supportive learn-by-doing environment that allows you to achieve your goals at your own ...
Where: Timaru Cosmopolitan Club, Timaru, South Canterbury
Address: 44 Browne St, Timaru, South Canterbury
From: 7:00pm on Tuesday 9th April 2024
To: 9:00pm on Tuesday 27th August 2024
Timaru Business Networking Tuesday Meeting
Tenika leads this 9.30am meeting which has a strong business focus. It suits people with family responsibilities, people who work late hours and those who like to check in with the office before coming out for business ...
Where: Bayhill Brewery Bar, Timaru, South Canterbury
Address: 54 Bay Hill, Timaru, South Canterbury
From: 9:30am on Tuesday 16th January 2024
To: 10:30am on Tuesday 10th December 2024
South Canterbury RSA ANZAC Dawn Service - Timaru
South Canterbury RSA - ANZAC Dawn Service to take place at the Cenotaph on Queen St, Timaru. This year at the slightly later time of 6.15am All returned and service people are welcome to join a short parade to start ...
Where: Cenotaph, Timaru, South Canterbury
Address: Queen Street, Timaru, South Canterbury
From: 6:15am on Thursday 25th April 2024
To: 6:45am on Thursday 25th April 2024