Family Fun

We've got fun stuff for families young and old. In Timaru, there's beach action if that's your thing and plenty of local tracks to run, walk and bike. Wildlife and nature experiences, star gazing, forests and over 40 kids parks!

  • Why you should visit the South Canterbury Museum

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  • Horses trekking at Peel Forest
    Peel Forest Horse Trekking

    Trek on horseback through some of South Canterbury's most beautiful landscapes

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  • Aoraki Mt Cook
    Discover Tours

    Customised day trips around the Central South Island

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  • Mini golf course
    Mini Golf

    Take your pick of mini golf courses around the District.

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    • Family friendly,Free
    Playgrounds

    Timaru has more than 40 kids’ parks throughout the district.

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    • Family friendly,Accessible,Local favourites,Pet friendly,Free
    Timaru Botanic Garden

    Timaru Botanic Garden has an impressive variety of plants and flowers, an aviary, duck pond and playground.

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  • 3 best picnic spots in Timaru City

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  • Biking on Bay
    Awesome Activities

    If you're spending time in our district, here's a list of awesome things to do.

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  • Young boy giving thumbs-up on snowboard
    Cold day activities in Timaru District

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  • Feeding deer
    Agricultural Tour

    Experience a day out with Explore South Canterbury's agricultural tour.

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  • Vintage car Museum Geraldine
    Geraldine Vintage Car and Machinery Museum

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  • Sheep at farmyard holiday park
    The Farmyard Holiday Park

    This is more than just a holiday park, it's a farmyard you can visit during the day.

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