Timaru
Information:
From
Winchester after turning right after leaving
Geraldine on the left is a polo grounds where you may hit the right day
to have a watch. In Temuku 7km down the road you might just want to
stop at the small shop on the left for a fresh fruit
sundae. A New World Market is just ahead if you need supplies. Outside
of Temuku on the Opihi River is a good place to park.
As you travel around New Zealand most big rivers all have a place to
pull over and stop beside. Kiwis are great outdoors people and get out
there when ever they can. Most rivers have that access for them. Though
you will notice due to the lack
of population it is never crowded.
A very
important part of Kiwi life is rugby (more a
religion),racing and beer. There seems to be a race track at most
places
and here at the home of one of the most well known racing horses of all
times. Phar Lap, is no exception in Timaru. For you
golfers there also is no lack of golf clubs in the country. I had
planned to point them out as we went along but there is so many I would
be mentioning them every turn it seems. You'll see the signs.
Now about
Timaru. A friendly place to stop. Turn left to
Caroline Bay at Te Weka Street and have a walk around. One of the
nicest
places on the island created for the people of Timaru and visitors.
There is a place to park overnight just for camper vans. Turn left to
the Port at Sefton Street. You will see the parking area for vans and
buses. We also go to the main Marina just past this turnoff to buy
fresh fish. Good town to get supplies and any work
required. Continue on into town to City Centre on Sophia Street. You
can park if you go down Strathallan Street to where the
train/bus station is in metered parking. A few blocks away on Elizabeth
Street by the church is the Red Rocket cafe for
good food and coffee.
The holiday
park we recommend is the:
Timaru Top Ten Holiday Park
Check out their website
and stop in when in Timaru.
Timaru
Information
Timaru Information
Now
it is on south toward Oamaru 81 kms away.
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