Must-see attractions in Timaru

  • Aigantighe Art Gallery

    Timaru

    One of the South Island’s largest public galleries, this 1908 mansion houses a notable collection of NZ and European art across various eras, alongside…

  • Caroline Bay Park

    Timaru

    Fronting the town, this expansive park ranges over an Edwardian-style garden under the Bay Hill cliff, then across broad lawns to low sand dunes and the…

  • Sacred Heart Basilica

    Timaru

    Roman Catholic with a definite emphasis on the Roman, this beautiful neoclassical church (1911) impresses with multiple domes, Ionian columns and richly…

  • Timaru Botanic Gardens

    Timaru

    Established in 1864, these gardens are a restful place to while away an hour or two, with a pond, lush lawns, shady trees, a playground and vibrant floral…

  • Trevor Griffiths Rose Garden

    Timaru

    Rose aficionados should visit the Trevor Griffiths Rose Garden, where almost 1200 romantic blooms are set around arbours and water features. The finest…

  • Te Ana Māori Rock Art Centre

    Timaru

    Passionate Ngāi Tahu guides bring this innovative multimedia exhibition about Māori rock paintings to life. You can also take a three-hour excursion …

  • South Canterbury Museum

    Timaru

    Historic and natural artefacts of the region are displayed here. Highlights include the Māori section, a full-scale model of a ship's cabin from 1859, and…