Beach near Timaru, New Zealand

Timaru Travel Guide

New Zealand

Timaru is a city of 28,007 people on New Zealand’s South Island. It is served by Timaru Airport, making air travel the most direct option for visitors arriving in the city by plane.

There are no notable named beaches within 40 kilometres of Timaru. The city uses New Zealand time, with seasonal daylight-saving changes.

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Local time

28,007

Population

11,799 miles away

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Pays in NZD

Plug type Type I (UK adapter needed)

Emergency 111

Dial code +64

Tipping: Tipping is not customary in New Zealand, and service staff are generally paid a living wage. It is not expected, but a small gesture for exceptional service is always appreciated.

Best time to visit Timaru

Jan

20°10

Feb

21°9

Mar

19°11

Apr

17°10

May

14°10

Jun

11°12

Jul

11°7

Aug

12°6

Sep

15°10

Oct

16°9

Nov

19°10

Dec

20°14

Average daily maximums with rainy days per month, from the last three years of weather history.

Things to do in Timaru

  1. Morrison Park

    park

    4.7 km

  2. South Canterbury Aviation Heritage Centre

    museum

    0.1 km

  3. South Canterbury Traction Engine and Vintage Steam Club

    museum

    2.1 km

Getting there

Timaru Airport · 0 km

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