Southern Destinations: November 09, 2017

November 2017 southern holiday destinations | 5
South Canterbury
Museum -
Wonderful Local Heritage
Explore the wonderful world of local
heritage at South Canterbury Museum
in Timaru. From fossils to fashions, there
are hundreds of things to see. Discover
wildlife and geology, learn about local
Maori history, the arrival of European
settlers, social history and everyday life
during the last 150 years.
Changing exhibitions include “Hell Let
Loose” a World War 1 centenary show
running until February 2018, followed by
a 1970’s local music exhibition from late
February.
There are puzzles, dress-ups and
mystery quizzes for children, while the
Museum’s research area provides a huge
selection of documentary resources for
digging deeper. Local heritage films can
be viewed in the Heritage Theatre, while
souvenirs, gifts and local history books
or DVDs are available for purchase in
the museum shop.
South Canterbury Museum is open
Tuesday to Friday 10am-4.30pm and
weekends and public holidays from
1pm-4.30pm.
Caroline Bay Carnival
brings new acts
Christmas holidays should include
visiting the Caroline Bay Annual Carnival
and it should be high on your list these
holidays, with a variety line up of talent
and free concerts each day now at 2pm
& 7pm.
Beginning Dec 26th and running
for 13 days the programme is full of
entertainment as well as The Drama
Queens, Jenny Mitchell, Whenua
Patuwai plus X Factor Australia finalist
Luke Kennedy.
We have many games and rides and
contests for the different age groups
& also the very popular Alpine Energy
Talent Quest with junior, intermediate &
senior sections. .
New Year’s Eve has a planned 2 hour
concert from 9pm with a Bee Gees &
Jersey Boys Show & again at Midnight
the Pub Charity Fireworks display to see
in the New year.
Mini Golf and its 18 holes are open from
10am, train rides, the games and rides
from around 11am. Be sure to check
out the Merry Go Round, Octopus, Big
Wheel, Chair O Plane and many other
rides operate throughout the day &
evening. Or checkout the variety of
games including the Chocolate Wheel,
housie, with teddies, chocolates & many
other prizes to be won.
Talent Quest entry forms are available
via email so contact the Secretary to
receive one, entries close 4th Jan.
With the help of many Volunteers,
they have been getting things ready so
your Carnival visit is an enjoyable one so
check out the Artists performing each
day (see ad on this page) or get the full
programme on www.carolinebay.org.nz
or for more information email Caroline.
Bay@xtra.co.nz
Panorama Motor Lodge
Ideally located for guests to enjoy
Timaru’s attractions, Panorama Motor
Lodge is opposite Caroline Bay and just
metres from the start of the shopping
precinct. There are also three restaurants
in the same block for those who prefer
to “eat out”
Panorama Motor Lodge comprises 21
units in total including 9 apartments
and detached independent units and a
variety of studio, one bedroom or two
bedroom accommodation. All units are
self catering and one unit is specifically
designed with facilities for the disabled.
Comprehensive on site guest facilities
and services make the property ideal
for both leisure or business travellers
and include; breakfast service, sauna
and spa pool, off-street parking, a guest
laundry, cot and highchair, video, fax,
wireless internet and a small meeting
unit. Panorama Motor Lodge offers value
for money with excellent standards of
comfort and friendly helpful service.
Explore
Nature
History
From fossils to fashions, there
are hundreds of fascinating
things to see. Discover the
heritage of South Canterbury
Culture
Perth Street, downtown Timaru
museum.timaru.govt.nz
www.facebook.com/SCMuseum
Overlooking Caroline Bay,
Private Patios and Alpine
or Sea Views, air cond.
Variety of rooms ranging
from studios to fully self
contained apartments
and 4 bedroom house.
Sam & Kerrie Langton
50-52 The Bay Hill, Timaru
Ph: 03 688 0097
Email: lets-stay@panorama.net.nz
www.panorama.net.nz