Southern Destinations: March 03, 2017

TIMARU /WAIMATE
2 SOUTHERN HOLIDAY DESTINATIONS / MARCH 2017
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Waimate – A Thriving Rural Town
Nestled at the foot of the Hunter Hills, 8km
off State Highway 1, Waimate is a thriving rural
town providing the visitor with many reasons
to stop and explore.
Wide spacious streets, a valued collection of
Edwardian buildings, historic churches, parks
and beautiful gardens, create a relaxed, friendly
environment for both residents and visitors
who enjoy browsing Waimate’s specialist
shops.
The town is the heart of a district blessed with
rivers and lakes that offer an extensive range
of outdoor pursuits such as world renowned
salmon and trout fishing, deer hunting, boating,
yachting, bird watching and family camping on
the lake shores.
Outstanding forest, mountain and alpine
tracks encourage walking and mountain
The Waimate district is one of the few places in NZ where
wallabies have taken up residence.
biking. The newly opened White Horse Big
Easy Mountain Bike Trail offers rides to suit
all abilities. The Studholme Bush Walkway
comprises five individual walks of 20 minutes
or a combination of all five tracks over 3 hours.
Waimate has not forgotten its heritage and
those people and animals that helped mould
it. The White Horse Monument is a tribute to
Clydesdale horses and the stands majestically
on the Hunters Hills, visible for miles and
accessed via the Waimate walkway or by car.
The Waimate district is one of the few places
in NZ where wallabies have taken up residence.
Introduced from Australia, you can see them in
wildlife parks, or if hunting is your sport, there
is ample opportunity for this too.
Waimate is also famous for its strawberries,
which have been grown in the region since the
late 1880’s. At any of the strawberry fields,
growers will sell you a punnet of their finest
berries, real berry fruit ice cream or pick your
own straight from the field. You can’t get much
fresher than that! The unique all-season resort is located within
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Saturday 9th Escape December. from the city and enjoy Terrace Stretching resort from activities the Southern include Alps golf, to archer the
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the Waitaki both Lakes. classic For further favourites information and new additions, including you rock resort’s climbing, on-site day rafting, spa. mountain
Waimate, including will be entertained maps, brochures by live music etc call from a biking, variety skiing The and award-winning boating. Secluded 18 river hole
into the Waimate of talented Information Canterbury Centre artists. or view gorges and championship the tranquillity golf of course Peel Forest is si
www.waimate.org.nz Terrace Downs Resort is an ideal venue provide for perfect an incomparable venues for alpine walking environm and
seasonal functions, birthdays and, anniversaries exceptional provides fishing. ideal challenges for go
and is internationally renowned for weddings, Timaru, the novice district’s to aspiring thriving professional. main centre Tre is
conferences and events. The option of booking a hospitable to base a day to discover or weekend local of attractions golf with
South the whole Canterbury
resort is available for that within extra the surrounding a relaxing golf area. holiday Caroline that Bay combine is a
level of privacy and exclusivity. popular swimming sporting beach facilities and with entertainment fine dining a
Museum
Terrace Downs Café is also open area. daily For accommodation.
over 100 years Caroline Bay
Carnival has been an annual summer event.
Beginning on Boxing Day, the carnival
showcases a variety of shows, competitions,
Explore the wonderful world of local heritage talent quest and fairground rides, New Year’s
at South Canterbury Museum in Timaru. Eve fireworks, disco and bonfire on the beach.
From fossils to fashions, there are hundreds Timaru is also renowned for its Botanical
of things to see. Discover wildlife and geology, Gardens, South Canterbury Museum,
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learn about local Maori history, the arrival of
European settlers, social history and everyday
life during the last 150 years. Be amazed by the
fascinating story of New Zealand Aviator and
Inventor Richard Pearse, the first person to fly
in 1903.
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 DVD’s 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.
Central South
Island
Aigantighe Gallery and Sculpture Garden,
while its fine Edwardian buildings provide
the ambience for trendy bars and eateries
like Monteiths Brewery Bar and the Tussock
Restaurant.
Within the district three picturesque
heritage trails passing through some of the
South Island’s most breathtaking scenery,
including Aoraki Mt Cook, New Zealand’s
highest peak and the spectacular Pukaki and
Tekapo hydro lakes.
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
Discover the hidden gems of
Waimate
Let us guide you to hidden places featuring waterfalls and
wild life set amongst diverse and spectacular scenery.
We have places every visitor should experience.
Come find them.
Waimate information Centre @ the event Centre
15 Paul Street Waimate | 03 689 7771 | www.waimate.org.nz