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8<br />
NOVEMBER 2016<br />
SCENIC DIVERSITY<br />
TIMARU<br />
FOSSILS TO FASHION<br />
The central South Island is an inviting<br />
stop en route from Christchurch,<br />
Dunedin or Queenstown as well<br />
as being a popular destination for<br />
weekends, holidays and events.<br />
Stretching from the <strong>Southern</strong> Alps<br />
to the Pacific Ocean, the Central<br />
South’s scenic geographic diversity<br />
offers a range of recreational<br />
pursuits including rock climbing,<br />
rafting, mountain biking, skiing and<br />
boating. Secluded river gorges and<br />
the tranquillity of Peel Forest provide<br />
perfect venues for walking and<br />
exceptional fishing.<br />
Timaru, the district’s thriving main<br />
centre is a hospitable base to<br />
discover local attractions within the<br />
surrounding area. Caroline Bay is<br />
a popular swimming beach and<br />
entertainment area adjacent to the<br />
town’s main shopping street.<br />
The town is also renowned<br />
talent quest and fairground rides,<br />
New Year’s Eve fireworks, disco and<br />
bonfire on the beach.<br />
South Canterbury is peppered<br />
with charming small towns and rural<br />
attractions. Visit Temuka to discover<br />
its long association with pottery<br />
and browse Temuka Pottery’s store;<br />
stop over in Geraldine to enjoy its<br />
specialty shops, renowned Talbot<br />
cheeses and Barkers preserves, take<br />
a trip to Pleasant Point to see its<br />
popular steam train and museum.<br />
En route see a life sized replica of<br />
Richard Pearse’s flying machine at<br />
Waitohi or immerse yourself in Maori<br />
heritage at the Te Ana Ngai Tahu<br />
Rock Art Centre.<br />
Within the district three<br />
picturesque heritage trails pass<br />
through some of the South Island’s<br />
most breathtaking scenery,<br />
including Aoraki Mt Cook, New<br />
Explore the wonderful world of local<br />
heritage at South Canterbury Museum<br />
in Timaru. From fossils to fashions, there<br />
are hundreds of things to see.<br />
Discover wildlife and geology, learn<br />
about local Maori history, the arrival<br />
of European settlers, social history and<br />
everyday life during the last 150 years.<br />
Be amazed by the fascinating story<br />
of New Zealand Aviator and Inventor<br />
Richard Pearse, the first person to fly in<br />
1903.<br />
There are puzzles, dress-ups and<br />
mystery quizzes for children, while the<br />
museum’s research area provides<br />
a huge selection of documentary<br />
resources for digging deeper. Local<br />
heritage films can be viewed in the<br />
Heritage Theatre, while souvenirs, gifts<br />
and local history books or DVD’s are<br />
available for purchase in the museum<br />
shop.<br />
South Canterbury Museum is open<br />
Tuesday to Friday 10am-4.30pm and<br />
weekends and public holidays from<br />
1pm-4.30pm.<br />
AFFORDABLE HOLIDAY ACCOMODATION<br />
for its Botanical Gardens, South<br />
Canterbury Museum, Aigantighe<br />
Gallery and Sculpture Garden,<br />
while its fine Edwardian buildings<br />
provide the ambience for trendy<br />
bars and eateries like Monteiths<br />
Brewery Bar and the Tussock<br />
Restaurant.<br />
For over 100 years Caroline Bay<br />
Carnival has been an annual<br />
summer event. Beginning on Boxing<br />
Day, the carnival showcases a<br />
variety of shows, competitions,<br />
Zealand’s highest peak and the<br />
spectacular Pukaki and Tekapo<br />
hydro lakes.<br />
There’s plenty of scope for<br />
adventure activity with rafting on<br />
the Rangitata River, boating and<br />
fishing at the hydro lakes, fishing<br />
and hunting safaris or tramping the<br />
Four Peaks High Country Track. You<br />
can walk, mountain bike or horse<br />
trek in Peel Forest, take a scenic<br />
flight or enjoy a serious soak in the<br />
hot pools at Tekapo.<br />
Glenmark Holiday Park in Timaru<br />
offers a range of accommodation<br />
options to suit all budgets. As well<br />
as motels units, there are kitchen<br />
cabins, standard cabins, powered<br />
campsites and tent sites.<br />
Hosts April and Ian Clifford pride<br />
themselves on providing clean,<br />
comfortable amenities which<br />
include the shower block, guest<br />
laundry, TV lounge, barbeque,<br />
swimming pool, play area, camp<br />
shop, internet access and camper<br />
waste station.<br />
Glenmark Holiday Park also<br />
accepts pets, so you can bring them<br />
on holiday too.<br />
They can also advise visitors on the<br />
activities and attractions available<br />
in Timaru and the surrounding<br />
area. Enjoy viewing the Little Blue<br />
Penguin colony in the evenings<br />
at Caroline Bay, or simply soak up<br />
the atmosphere of the quiet family<br />
camp.<br />
During Christmas and New Year<br />
there will be fun camp activities<br />
for children and in the evenings, a<br />
friendly game of housie.<br />
The relaxed rural setting is just 3<br />
minutes from the town centre and<br />
is perfect for an affordable holiday<br />
within easy reach of Christchurch.<br />
Phone 03 6843682 or visit www.<br />
timarumotorcamp.co.nz for further<br />
information and reservations.<br />
Explore<br />
Nature<br />
History<br />
From fossils to fashions, there<br />
are hundreds of fascinating<br />
things to see. Discover the<br />
heritage of South Canterbury<br />
Culture<br />
Perth Street, downtown Timaru<br />
museum.timaru.govt.nz<br />
www.facebook.com/SCMuseum<br />
Our park is in a relaxed rural location,<br />
but only 5 minutes to town. Family friendly<br />
cycle paths to beautiful beaches, from<br />
the park. Large tent sites for friends<br />
reunions. Or a self contained motel<br />
for the family. Book now for your<br />
Christmas holidays!<br />
Your Hosts: April, Ian, Brett & Kelly Clifford<br />
30 Beaconsfield Road, RD 2, Timaru | Ph: 03 684 3682<br />
Email: glenmarkmotorcamp@xtra.co.nz | www.glenmarkholidaypark.co.nz
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