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Go shopping in Timaru,
you might be surprised at what you'll find. If you like shopping,
you'll love what this country has to offer. We've got every type of
shopping covered, so no matter what you're after, you'll find it here.
Suburban shopping malls offer fun shopping experiences, with specialty
shops, including homeware, music, arts and crafts, and upmarket chain and
department stores carrying quality brands. Most of our city centres are
lined with shops, great for wandering up and down while exploring our
cities. At the other end of the scale, second-hand shops and markets
often contain great surprises and that something that's just a little
bit different, for a great price.
If it's Kiwi souvenirs you're
after, you won't have to go far - souvenir shops can usually be found at
major tourist attractions, in most towns, and at many places throughout
cities.
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.
