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Eating out can be one of the highlights of a holiday in Timaru. You can expect to find wonderful examples of edible excellence throughout the country, and the high standard of food offered by cafes and restaurants can be attributed to an unlimited supply of fresh, quality ingredients. The cuisine style known as Pacific Rim is New Zealand's point of difference. Pacific Rim blends the flavours of South East Asia, the Pacific and Japan. Seafood, the traditional Maori hangi (an earth oven), fresh fruit and locally produced venison and beef are just a selection of the must-try cuisine on offer. Combine this with world-class locally made wines and you have a memorable dining experience.

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.