Southern Destinations: November 15, 2018

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Pleasant Point
southern holiday destinations
Pleasant
Point –
Built on
HosPitality
Well worth the time to make a visit is the scenic
township of PLEASANT POINT. Only 19kms west
of Timaru on SH8, this quaint country town has a
population of close to 1300 and is considered the
service centre for the surrounding farming district.
One of the main attractions is the Award winning
PLEASANT POINT MUSEUM & RAILWAY which
has the reputation of being the best of its kind in
New Zealand. When the Fairlie Branch Railway
Line closed in 1968, a group of enthusiasts
established the Pleasant Point Railway and
Historical Society based on “a vision, a rusty
stream locomotive, a vandalized train station and
no money!”
Te Museum & Railway is run entirely by volunteers
and has become one of South Canterbury’s
premier attractions. The Museum hosts
wonderfully restored STEAM LOCOMTIVES and
the worlds’ only operational MODEL T FORD
RAILCAR built from 1925 original NZR plans.
oBsolete iron
Motors & frocks
and sHocks
Guys and gals alike will find
something at either Obsolete Iron
Motors or Frocks and Shocks when
traveling in Pleasant point. In need
of auto service? Stop by Obsolete
Iron Motors to update your WoF or in
need of service, repairs or restoration
of your car or motorbike? Look no
further.
While you wait or shop through
They only built 2 in 1925 for use down on 2 short
Southland branch lines & then they scrapped
them in 1931. This unique vehicle only holds 11
passengers and looks more like a bus on rail
wheels which was built by
the Museum’s volunteers from NZ Railways
original drawings and blueprints.
The museums working fleet also includes an
Ab699 from 1922 and a D16 from 1878, plus a
RM4. The RM4 rail car is the only one operating
in the Southern Hemisphere and there are a very
small number operating in UK and USA.
The society members have relaid the railway track
they operate on, which came from a number of
sources as the original was pulled up by Pacific
Scrap in 1970 and then melted down for other
uses.
On some weekends and public holidays, the
locomotives pull historic carriages along 2.5 kms
your primary destination of Frocks
and Shocks. This must stop location
offers a variety of items and is
a novelty location offering two
businesses in one. Stop by the
clothing store for Classic - Vintage -
Retro pieces as well as Accessories
and Jewellery. Loads of fun to have
two options at one location. Save
time – Save money!
Must stoP
for ice creaM
When travelling or on a warm
summer’s day or anytime actually,
ice cream is a much welcomed treat.
Pleasant Point Dairy is a well known
destination spot for ice cream
and so much more. After you grab
some snack foods, a newspaper or
magazine, a coffee or a cool drink,
you can choose your favourite
flavour of their 19 ice creams choices.
Can’t decide, that’s easily fixed by
having a mix of flavours on one
cone. Not to mention the full range
of track that was once part of the old 35mile
branch line to Fairlie. The trains run to Keanes
Crossing where there is an old time MOVIE
THEATRE, PRINTING ROOM, MODEL RAILWAY,
a collection of RALIWAY ROLLING STOCK and
much more. Keanes Crossing has a meeting room
with kitchen facilities making it ideal for special
events and functions including wedding and
family photos within the museum environs.
Only a few kms away at Waitohi visitors can also
visit the Richard Pearse Monument, which marks
the spot where he became airborne. There are
Maori Rock Art sites nearby, good fishing in local
rivers, and the local Gold Course and Camping
ground.
ACCOMMODATION is located close to the
township of Pleasant Point with a variety of
options including the camping ground. Don’t
forget to book your camping site at the Pleasant
Point Dairy or the Timaru District Council.
of novelties from ice blocks to your
favourite Kapiti ice cream. Serving
only New Zealand’s finest Tip Top ice
cream, you can taste the goodness.
You will be welcomed by their
friendly staff and owners Murray and
Selena are there to serve you with a
smile. Feeling lucky? Try your hand
at lotto.
No matter your destination, make a
point of stopping today at Pleasant
Point Dairy. No ordinary dairy.
A creative
workshop
providing
innovative
services
87 Main Road, Pleasant Point
Phone (03) 614 7410
www.obsoleteiron.com
PLEASANT POINT
MUSEUM & RAILWAY
19kms west of Timaru
VISIT award winning Museum & Railway
RIDE Steam Locos, Model T Railcar...
holiday weekends VIEW displays, Old Time Movie
Theatre, Model Railway, Printing Room & much more
SPECIAL EVENTS
RAILCAR runs DAILY Dec 26 th to 3 rd March 2019
Adults $15, Child $10 includes a guided tour of our complex
XMAS/NEW YEAR Steam Train running times
Dec 27 th & 28 th Jan 2 nd , 3 rd , 6 th , 13 th , 20 th 2019 from 10.30am
Adults $12, Child $6
Phone 03 614 8323 (24 hour train info line)
www.pleasantpointrail.org.nz
Pleasant Point
DAIRY
• Ice Cream • Sweets
• Groceries • Snack Foods
• Newspapers • Magazines
• Coffee • Refreshments
• Motor Camp Bookings
For all your needs call in & see
Murray, Selena and the team.
Open 7 days | Ph 03 614 7515
75 Main Road, Pleasant Point
Pleasant Point
Camping Ground
Pleasant Point Domain, State Highway 8,
1 km from Pleasant Point Township Centre
26 powered sites, 7 cabins, tent sites,
town supply water, kitchen, laundry,
showers, toilets and children’s play area.
Booking enquiries please phone
(03) 614 7515
Open 3 October – 30 April