Cruises to Timaru

New Zealand

Timaru

From sandy beaches through to native bush and mountain tops, the Timaru District is the perfect place to explore. Strolling along the city’s hilly streets and past its Edwardian and Victorian buildings and green spaces, you might not guess that Timaru was built on the lava flows of a now-extinct but vividly named volcano, Mount Horrible. Timaru’s own name comes from the Maori Te Maru, which means "place of shelter." Chief among Timaru’s charms are its parks and gardens. As if the backdrop of the Southern Alps wasn't enough, a rose garden, boardwalk and beach also enliven the already beautiful waterfront of Caroline Bay, named for a 19th-century whaling ship.

Visit Te Ana Māori Rock Art Centre and view the most significant collection of ancient Māori rock drawings in New Zealand. Travel through the beautiful Alps to Lake Pukaki and admire the stupendous backdrop that contrasts brilliantly with the dazzling hue of the water. Sourced from the Tasman Glacier (New Zealand's longest glacier at 18 miles), Lake Pukaki borders the eastern slopes of Aoraki Mount Cook National Park. Explore the Moeraki Boulders, a group of large spherical “stones” on Koekohe Beach near Moeraki on New Zealand’s Otago coast. These boulders are actually concretions that have been exposed through shoreline erosion from coastal cliffs and are one of the most fascinating and popular attractions on the South Island.

At A Glance


Size

33.98 square kilometers

Population

26,883 (2023)

Language

English

Type Of Government

Parliamentary Democracy

Currency

New Zealand Dollar

Timaru Shore Tours


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What To See

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More About Timaru

Docking

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Getting Around

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Dining

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Shopping

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Climate

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Communication

Public telephones and internet access are available throughout the centre of town. Mobile coverage is generally available.

What To Wear Ashore

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Shore Tours

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Environment

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