Timaru Activities

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If you come to Timaru looking for fun, excitement or a dose of adrenalin, you certainly won't leave disappointed. There's bound to be aquatic, family or thrilling activities either here or not too far away, from marine mammal encounters and eco-tourism adventures to cruises and jet-boat rides. New Zealand is the 'Adventure Capital of the World', so adrenalin-pumping action is found all over the country. Jet boating and white-water rafting are exhilarating ways to check out the country's crystal-clear rivers and magic scenery. If you would rather stay dry then there's a myriad of land and air-based activities on offer too. The brave can try bungy jumping, the slightly less courageous can enjoy a tandem hang-glide or parapent, or for the ultimate thrill there is the free-fall skydive. Plus, abseiling or exploring the captivating cave systems that riddle both the North and South Islands should definitely be on your to-do list.

Timaru: Timaru is the largest urban area in South Canterbury and is based around its busy port and the dairy industry. The city's most popular holiday spot is Caroline Bay, one of New Zealand's safest swimming beaches and there are plenty of other diversions including a maze, mini golf, children's paddling pool and playground. In town, there are plenty of recreational facilities catering for tennis, golf, bowls, yachting and swimming. Enjoy one of the many scenic walks including the Botanic Gardens, or take a stroll around the Trevor Griffiths Rose Garden on Caroline Bay. Take a marine cruise in search of dolphins and other marine wildlife. A working blacksmith is available to visit in his forge where you can hear the tales of the smith. If it is culture you are after, visit the Aigantighe Art Gallery or the South Canterbury Museum and go back in time in the southern hemisphere's last remaining Landing Service Building. For those with an eye for architecture, Timaru itself is a showcase of fine Edwardian examples. For those wishing to tempt their palate, the city boasts a number of fine restaurants catering for all budgets and tastes.