Why people love visiting friendly Timaru
Enjoy the opera and other features of Timaru. This welcoming and walkable city entices travellers with its bars and spas. With a holiday rental, you get a home away from home – many rentals offer full kitchens and outdoor grills for some home cooking.
Exploring the natural landscape of Timaru
Whether you're an outdoor enthusiast or just want to take in the scenery, you'll be sure to find the perfect setting for your holiday in Timaru. Here are some of the area’s most eye-catching sights, all within 30 miles (48.2 km) of the city centre:
- Caroline Bay Beach (0.6 mi / 1 km)
- Ashbury Park (1.2 mi / 1.9 km)
- Trevor Griffiths Rose Garden (0.5 mi / 0.8 km)
- Botanical Gardens (0.9 mi / 1.5 km)
- Patiti Point (1.2 mi / 1.9 km)
- Botanic Gardens (1.3 mi / 2.1 km)
Travelling to and around Timaru
Fly into Timaru (TIU-Richard Pearse), the closest airport, located 6.7 mi (10.7 km) from the city centre.
If you'd rather travel by train, the main station is Timaru Station.