Local Knowledge
This city is the urban hub of the central South Island and is full of vibrant flowers and trees, paved terraces, seating and vantage points from which to take in the beautiful scenery. Timaru is placed between the Southern Alps and the Ocean and has a striking Piazza, which offers views that stretch from Caroline Bay across to the snow, clad mountains. The city has preserved a lot of its historic heritage with architecture and its local museum.
The striking piazza, with its stunning views that stretch from Caroline Bay across to the snow-clad mountains, is complemented by the development of numerous café-bars and restaurants that have taken advantage of this superb setting
It also offers plenty of nearby rural communities to explore such as Geraldine, Temuka and Pleasant Point. Caroline Bay Beach is a popular recreational area located close to the centre of the city with plenty of promenades, playgrounds and picnic areas to enjoy. It is only 2 hours drive from both Dunedin and Christchurch with Air New Zealand also providing direct flights from Wellington.
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