Our stories

Join us as we share the stories about what makes the Timaru District such a great place to live and visit. We’ll bring you stories about our people, our history and the must visit places. The insider’s guide on all that is epic about our beautiful part of the world.

  • Bryan and jaguar at Hadlow Game Park
    Hadlow Game Park 1972 - 1986

    Aoraki Tourism had the opportunity to sit down and reminisce with the man behind the legendary park, Bryan Bassett-Smith.

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  • Kirsten Wilson
    Vintage shopping heaven

    We love our sustainable vintage stores.

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  • The Fauth family
    Free family fun at it's best

    Want free family fun in Timaru District? Find a WuHoo!

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  • Janene of Go Geraldine at Verde
    Three of the best activities

    If you want to know what to do in the District, you go straight to the expert!

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  • Di Hay on the Bay Hill
    Dashing Rocks walk

    Take a coastal walk, past the site of historic shipwrecks, a lighthouse, old Maori fishing sites and more - keep an eye out for penguins!

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  • Chris Thomas
    Check out our MTB tracks

    From long flat coastal tracks, to single tracks for every age and ability.

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  • Mt Cook street art
    Street Art

    Our streets are alive with vibrant street art.

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