Family Fun

Get out and make the most of Timaru District with these whānau friendly activities.

  • Timaru Botanic Garden

    Timaru Botanic Garden has an impressive variety of plants and flowers, an aviary, duck pond and playground. Located on 19 hectares of land in south Timaru - and dates back to 1864, when the site was first set aside as a public reserve. In 2014, the garden was recognised as a Garden of National Significance by the New Zealand Gardens Trust.

    Phone: 03 687 7200

  • Brass rubbings WuHoo
    Wuhoo Timaru

    Timaru District has wonderful environment, and rich heritage and culture to explore. There is so much, it's hard sometimes to know where to start. You can pop into the South Canterbury Museum and Timaru Visitor Center to pick up your free scavenger hunts and hand outs. Check out the website for heaps of fun options.

    Phone: 027 418 1269

  • Disc golf
    Disc Golf

    A game for the whole family. Courses located at beautiful Caroline Bay, and West End Park, and an 18 hole course at Temuka Domain.

    Phone: 03 688 4452

  • Temuka Courthouse Museum
    Temuka Courthouse Museum

    Housed in the historic former Temuka Courthouse. This Museum is home to over 6,000 items recording the history of Temuka, from farming, to industry, family history and social history. NOTE: The Temuka Museum is currently closed for earthquake strengthening.

    • Family friendly
    Girls playing mini-golf at Cafe Mes Amis
    Mini Golf

    Round up the whole family for a day of competitive fun at one of the district's mini golf courses.

    Phone: 03 688 4452

  • Trampoline Park
    Jumpin Timaru

    Jump, spin and flip at Jumpin Timaru. Great for groups and all ages.

    Phone: 03 688 2807

  • Chipmunks Timaru
    Chipmunks Timaru

    With heaps to keep little minds and bodies entertained, this is the perfect place to tire the kids out, especially if the weather is less than ideal.

    Phone: 03 688 8846