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The information supplied here is general in nature and is intended as a guide only. Aoraki Development Business & Tourism takes care to ensure that the information it provides is of the highest quality. However, we can not guarantee the accuracy of the information provided and accept no liability for any loss, damage or inconvenience caused as a result of reliance on this information.

For further information please contact:

Katerina TiscenkoTourism ManagerAoraki Development Business & Tourism

Email: [email protected]: +64 3 687 2736Fax: +64 3 687 9992www.southcanterbury.org.nz

For a family friendly holiday, romantic hideaway, replenishing short break or event, South Canterbury offers great visitor experiences.

Sweeping plains, rolling hills, braided rivers and unspoilt coastline make the natural environment of South Canterbury popular for holidays, recreation and all types of sporting pursuits. From white water rafting, horse riding, walking or mountain-biking to exploring our food and wine, shopping or relaxing in our friendly cafés and restaurants, South Canterbury offers it all.

From the awe inspiring peak of Aoraki Mount Cook to the sandy beaches of Caroline Bay,

South Canterbury is fresh, vibrant, forward looking and full of surprises. Spend time in central Timaru or explore further afi eld to nearby Geraldine, Peel Forest, Pleasant Point, Temuka or Waimate - you'll fi nd plenty of activities, attractions and points of interest along the way.

We look forward to welcoming you soon!

DISCOVERSOUTH CANTERBURY

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Te Ana Ngai Tahu Rock Art Centre

A large number of New Zealand’s remaining ancient Maori Rock Art sites (approximately 300 sites) lie within a 70km radius of Timaru, Aoraki South Canterbury.

The Te Ana Ngai Tahu Rock Art Centre, based next to the Timaru Visitor Centre, is an interpretive cultural centre of international signifi cance.

The Te Ana Maori Rock Art Centre provides accessible, meaningful and authentic cultural interpretation for some of New Zealand's most signifi cant examples of Maori rock art. Visitors to the centre follow the same paths as the people who created the rock art - a journey through time, seasons, earthly and spiritual worlds.

Highlights• a rare, personal insight into the region’s rich Maori cultural

heritage and mythology

• an educational, “virtual” rock art experience providing insight into Ngai Tahu culture and heritage

• manawhenua stories told by manawhenua (local Ngai Tahu people)

• a centre designed to directly contribute to the protection and management of rock art sites for future generations

• high quality, authentic Ngai Tahu merchandise

• tours to rock art sites led by Ngai Tahu guides.

Guided tours to Maori rock art sitesFor visitors interested in a more in-depth experience of local Maori heritage, there are several iconic Maori rock art sites within an easy drive of Te Ana Ngai Tahu Rock Art Centre. Local Ngai Tahu guides ensure that visitors receive a personal interpretative experience based on the rich cultural heritage of their ancestors. Guided rock art site tours run daily from November to April or at other times by arrangement.

Tour or group packages can be designed to suit specifi c requirements including preferred route, travel times and budget. Packages can include Centre and / or Rock Art Site guided tour options. Other points of interest, such as local geology and natural history can be included in tours, with specialist guides available on request. Partnerships with the local Speight’s Alehouse and Opihi Vineyard Café mean that the hospitality needs of all groups can be catered for, from short breaks to leisurely lunches and wine tastings.

• Exclusive access to private iconic rock art sites

• Groups of 2 to 45+

• Coach facilities available

• Local hospitality options

• Departure ex Timaru or meet on site

• Te Ana Rock Art Centre experience – 45 to 90mins

• Te Ana Rock Art Site tour – 1 to 3hr options

Contact: Amanda Symons • Website: www.tenana.co.nz • Email: offi [email protected] • Phone: 03 687 7372

Long known for its rolling hills, stunning mountain views and relaxed pace of life, the South Canterbury region hides a lesser known secret of enormous cultural and historical signifi cance. Ancient limestone caves and overhanging rock shelves have formed hundreds of natural art galleries.

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Rangitata Rafts

Rangitata Rafts is the only operator on this unique stretch of river and offers longer time on the river than most other New Zealand one-day rafting trips. Towards the end of your experience we allow time for you to fl oat in the calmer turquoise waters, surf the rafts in the smaller rapids and take an optional ‘leap of faith’ from a jump rock.

Only one hour’s drive from Timaru, we are also the ideal adventure stop when travelling between Christchurch and Queenstown.

Peel Forest Lodge and Horse Treks

Peel Forest is one of the best kept secrets of South Canterbury. The small, sparsely inhabited settlement is an oasis of beauty and tranquillity set amid the dense virgin bush of Peel Forest Park, on the south bank of the Rangitata River. Surrounded by beautiful native forest in the foothills of South Canterbury, Peel Forest Lodge is the ideal place for a real New Zealand escape. Private, secluded and relaxing, the natural timber lodge is spacious and welcoming, offering self-catering accommodation, bed and breakfast on request, or full accommodation with meals.

The main lodge offers two queen-size rooms and one twin, plus two generous living areas and a magnifi cent open stone fi replace. A separate cabin features a double room with bathroom facilities and a kitchenette, while a luxurious outdoor hot tub provides the perfect way to relax. Peel Forest Lodge is the ideal setting to sit back, relax and enjoy the ambience of the surrounding native forest and bird life, and a convenient base for exploring the region and its activities, whether you want a Grade 5 rafting trip or a quiet stroll to enjoy the local fl ora and fauna.

Contact: Pennie & Bert How • Website: www.peelforesthorsetrekking.co.nz • Email: [email protected] • Phone: 0800 022 536

No previous experience necessary - full training is provided as the rapids progressively gain excitement from grades 1 – 5, with the option to walk around any rapids. Minimum age 15 years and reasonable standard of fi tness is required. Lower river options provide a fun introduction to rafting suitable for families and those interested in a more sedate river experience.

We also offer Peel Forest Horse Trekking and Peel Forest Safaris, both activities guaranteed to provide memorable experiences. Your horse trek gives you the opportunity to experience life before the car and enter a relaxed age, trekking through some of the most gorgeous countryside in South Canterbury. We have horses suitable for all age groups and all levels of experience, and our treks are tailor-made for each individual.

Peel Forest Lodge and Horse Trekking are only 90 minutes drive south from Christchurch, and 45 minutes from Timaru, just 7km off the main road. Find the turn-off on the Inland Scenic Route (HW72) en route from Christchurch to Mt Cook and Queenstown.

Rangitata Rafts has all the ingredients to create the perfect recipe for one of New Zealand’s most exciting rafting adventures. Combine spectacular Lord of the Rings scenery with some of New Zealand’s most thrilling stretches of grade 1 – grade 5 white water for two-and-a-half hours, add delicious meals and an amazing atmosphere, and you’ll understand why our rafting adventures are so popular.

Contact: Jason Walker and Steven Anderson • Website: www.rafts.co.nz • Email: [email protected] • Phone: 0800 251 251

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Four Peaks High Country Track

Four Peaks High Country Track is a unique walking, tramping, or mountain biking experience, situated on our working high country sheep station 15 kilometres west of Geraldine and 2 hours south of Christchurch in the South Island of New Zealand. This 3 day/ 3 night track is a spectacular opportunity to experience the great outdoor paradise of the South Island high country.

The walking track covers a 40 kilometre round trip over Four Peaks Station following the route taken by pioneering farmers and musterers in the 1850s when sheep were fi rst farmed in the area. The mountain bike trip is about 60 kilometres, following 4-wheel drive tracks. The Track season is from November - April and is limited to 8 walkers or bikers per day. Limiting the number of walkers or mountain bikers to a maximum of 8 per day ensures you experience the peace and tranquillity of the Four Peaks high country environment, and prevents disruption to the stock being farmed there.

Now available is the Pack Run which is a personally guided 4-wheel drive over Four Peaks Station, including a high country picnic for lunch. This is aptly named as the run may include picking up packs along the way and dropping them off at the next hut, en route. Full day excursion ex Timaru or Geraldine.

Contact: Jo McAtamney • Website: www.walkfourpeaks.co.nz • Email: [email protected] • Phone: 03 6854848

Alps 2 Ocean

Mountain Biking: A range of trips to suit your experience and fi tness levels – cycle down river valleys, through high country stations or along forest tracks. Try our downhill classic where you can cruise downhill for 95% of the ride.

Hiking: Enjoy a guided hike through ancient native forest, explore up river valleys, or take in breath-taking views on sub-alpine tours. Learn about the area with a knowledgeable local guide.

Kayaking: Explore the pristine rivers of our region on our personalised guided infl atable kayak trips. No experience is required for infl atable kayaks and the rivers - suitable for a wide range of ages and abilities, all you have to do is enjoy the scenery and go with the fl ow. Ask about our multi-day journeys where you can enjoy the full outdoor experience of camping beside the river, cooking over open fi res, fi shing, and just relaxing.

Four-wheel-drive and scenic tours: We are happy to take you along on our bike trips or on four-wheel-drive tours of your choice. We offer a shuttle service or vehicle drop-off for the Te Araroa trail section from Lake Tekapo to Mesopotamia Station.

Other information:• Ages: From 3 to 93. All trips personalised to your needs.

• Pick-ups: Geraldine, Peel Forest or elsewhere by arrangement.

• We provide: Woollen thermals, over-trousers and jackets and all safety gear and equipment.

• What to bring: Change of underwear, a towel, and a smile.

• Cameras: During each trip we take photographs on the way and give you a free CD at the fi nish.

• Trip duration: Most trips 3-5 hours, shorter trips and multi-day options available

• Food: We provide home-baked lunches, snacks and complimentary drinks.

Contact: Wayne Keenan • Website: www.alps2ocean.co.nz • Email: [email protected] • Phone: 0800 425 772

Alps 2 Ocean guided adventure tours specialise in offering a range of personalised adventures for couples, small groups and families. Based out of Peel Forest, just one-and-a-half hours south of Christchurch, we focus on being fl exible and tailoring trips to individual needs, therefore we rarely take groups of more than seven people, keeping our trips safe, small and personal.

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The Tin Shed

The Tin Shed is a unique country store, housed in an old farm shed in beautiful South Canterbury farmland at Rangitata, near Geraldine. “Pure New Zealand, woolly and warm” aptly describes what we are all about. We stock one of New Zealand’s largest ranges of merino and merino-possum fashion knitwear plus our own locally produced hand-knitted sweaters. In addition to this we stock sheepskin boots and slippers, rugs, throws, blankets, manuka honey and lanolin skin care products. Our NZ-made wool and merino products are made from natural sustainable fi bre that is good for the consumer and for the environment.

At the Tin Shed we have been hosting overseas visitors for 27 years, whether travelling by coach or independent travel. Explore our outdoor surrounds, visit our friendly animals and enjoy our native garden and surrounds featuring historic farm machinery and memorabilia. We offer expert and friendly customer service, complimentary hot drinks and biscuits, clean toilet facilities and extensive opening hours, 364-days (8.30am - 5.00pm weekdays, 9.00am - 5.00pm weekends).

South Canterbury Tours

We offer themed tours: Food & Wine, Heritage & Culture, and ESOL Holiday Tours, but you can also pick and mix from all South Canterbury Tours highlights according to your tastes and time, and we’ll put a special tour together just for you. See our action-packed Day and Half Day Tour options if you're short on time - there's something for everyone and you're sure to want to return. With us, you get an insider’s guide to rural village life and the people and stories of the central South Island. We know our own backyard very well and love sharing it with visitors and international travellers.

• Heritage & Culture: Explore scenic South Canterbury past and present as we celebrate our rich Heritage & Culture including pioneer trail treasures and heroes, unique Maori rock art and gracious old country homes. Personally guided small group tours also take in farm visits and provide a real insight into pioneer life.

• Food & Wine: Come on a Food & Wine odyssey with us and discover the pure tastes of South Canterbury, an area rich in beauty and fresh organic produce. Rolling green farmlands with magnifi cent alpine backdrops ensure our delicious food is fresh from sea, fi eld, lake and river, just as nature intended.

• Day & Half Day Tours: Get a taste of South Canterbury with our action-packed Day and Half Day Tour options. Visit a farm, take in some of our famous pioneer and Maori historical sites, or just sit back and enjoy a scenic drive through lush green farmlands, majestic limestone country and spectacular river and gorge landscapes.

• ESOL Holiday Tours: The perfect way to meet real Kiwis at home, have fun and improve your English. Visit a farm, go horse-riding, have a picnic by the river, explore South Canterbury’s rich heritage and culture, and enjoy real Kiwi hospitality with your friendly homestay hosts. Informal language practice every day with an experienced and qualifi ed ESOL teacher.

Contact: Jane McKenzie • Website: www.southcanterburytours.co.nz • Email: [email protected] • Phone: 03 6922 825

South Canterbury Tours offer small, personally escorted tours for special interest and holiday or study groups in and around South Canterbury. Come for a day, stay for a week … we love hosting travellers and guests and you can be sure of a warm welcome from us and from our friendly neighbourhood homestay hosts.

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Major credit cards (Visa, Mastercard, Amex, Discovery, Diners, JCB and China Pay) and foreign currencies accepted. We post purchases worldwide and offer full guarantee for our products. We are a Qualmark approved Visitor Service, holding a Qualmark accredited Enviro Bronze Award.

Contact: Free-phone 0508 504 006 or +64 3 693 9416 • email [email protected] • web www.thetinshed.co.nz

809 State Highway 79 at Rangitata, just off State Highway 1 on the Geraldine to Aoraki Mt Cook route.


Anglers from all over the world have been long drawn to South Canterbury and the Temuka area for the excellent fi shing rivers. Although the main attraction is the magnifi cent quinnat salmon, (spawning run November – April), the wider area is also famous for its excellent trout fi shing and variety of nearby waterways.

Operating from the Phoenix Motels complex in Temuka, Outback Salmon Safaris are experienced fi shing guides with extensive local knowledge, providing memorable, guided fi shing experiences from the Rangitata High Country down to the lower reaches of the Rangitata and also the other fabled rivers, lakes and canals in the South Canterbury, Mackenzie and Waitaki areas by arrangement.

Half Day Package4– 5 Hours includes any tuition needed, jet boat access to great fi shing spots, all fi shing equipment (if required), transportation to and from accommodation and light refreshments / snacks.

Full Day Package8 – 9 Hours includes any tuition needed, jet boat access to great fi shing spots, all fi shing equipment (if required), transportation to and from accommodation, a full lunch and refreshments.

Glendeer Fly Fishing Guides and Lodge

Also on offer is the Glendeer Lodge which is centrally located and lies just outside the township of Timaru on the East Coast of the South Island of New Zealand. As a full time fl y-fi shing guide it’s great to be able to have this luxury accommodation to complement our guiding

operations for our fl y-fi shing guests and of course we extend a very warm welcome to all non fi shing visitors. We also specialise in farm tours of South Canterbury and the Mckenzie back country, this is a great way to get off the beaten track if you are not a fi shing client.

Contact: Jude and Paul McLauchlan • Website: www.glendeer.co.nz • Email: fl yfi [email protected] • Phone: 03 686 9274

Glendeer Flying Fishing Guides has a fantastic reputation for producing world class fl y-fi shing adventures to anglers of all fi shing levels, offering a selection of New Zealand's best fl y-fi shing rivers in the South Island back country. Fly-fi shing to sighted large Brown and Rainbow trout is what Paul our guide specialises in, he has great energy, an approachable nature and works extremely well with all clients to insure an enjoyable and rewarding day for all.

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Contact: Baden King • Ph: 03 615 9680 • Website: www.outbacksalmonsafaris.co.nz • Email: [email protected]


The Shearer’s Quarters

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Big Rock Canyons

Big Rock Canyons is a new adventure tourism product for South Canterbury, offering various tours to suit beginners right up to advanced level. Canyoning includes a lot of fun activities rolled into one, from sliding down natural hydro slides and abseiling down raging waterfalls to zip lining down ropes and jumping into natural pools.

Tour options include locations near Oxford in Canterbury and near Mount Nimrod in South Canterbury. With 40 years of practical and instructional experience between them, founders and guides Grant Prattley and Koryn Gould are the perfect combination to guide visitors through some of the world’s most beautiful scenery – otherwise not able to be experienced without an expert guide.

Contact: Grant Prattley and Koryn Gould • www.bigrockcanyons.co.nz/[email protected] • Phone: 0800 244 762

Contact: Michelle or Stu Paterson • www.theshearersquarters.co.nz • Email: [email protected] • Phone: 03 615 9043

Hidden away on a quiet back road in the tiny hamlet of Seadown just north of Timaru, the Shearer’s Quarters Giftshop and Café is a slice of retro rustic heaven offering a great day out for visitors. This country café, gift shop and special occasion venue has evolved into one of South Canterbury’s leading destinations for both visitors and locals.

Set within working South Canterbury farmland, the Shearers Quarters is the perfect hideaway to enjoy a quiet coffee, smoothie, glass of wine or excellent café food.

Catering for children and family groups is a specialty, with a fabulous kids menu including popular kids platters for ‘grazing’.

Often described as an ‘Aladdins Cave’, the Shearer’s Quarters gift shop offers from the quirky to the exquisite in home furnishings and ornaments, jewellery, accessories, kitchenware, clothing, toys, games and a wide variety of other ‘treasures’.

The ever popular Shearer’s Quarters farmyard offers a menagerie of goats, donkeys, deer, alpacas, Kune Kune pigs, chickens and Peking Ducks all loving the interaction with visitors.

The superbly laid out mini golf course & driving range also provide family fun and entertainment.

Functions and groups catered for by arrangement, menu options customised to suit every occasion and budget.

932 Seadown Road, Timaru.

Open 7 days (closed Public Holidays);

10:00 am - 4:00 pm Monday-Friday,

9:00 am – 4:00 pm Saturday-Sunday.

Talbot Forest Cheese

Contact: Paul Fitzsimons or Angela Veale • Website: www.talbotforestcheese.co.nz • Phone: (03) 693 1111

Taking its name from Geraldine’s beautiful native forest, multi award winning Talbot Forest Cheese has grown in a little over 10 years from a small business aiming to produce ten tonnes per year of specialty cheeses to a large scale operation now producing over 500 ton annually. With approximately 50 branded products supplied to supermarkets, specialty food brands, fi ne restaurants and boutique food outlets all over the country, the reputation of Talbot Forest Cheese continues to grow from strength to strength.

European style cheeses “made like cheese used to taste” is the company’s motto, matching artisan food craft with modern pro-duction methods to produce memorable old world cheeses from milk from carefully selected local farms.

Well situated on the established visitor route from Christchurch through to Lake Tekapo and Aoraki Mount Cook, the popular Talbot Forest Cheese deli store in Geraldine’s Four Peak Plaza provides the opportunity to not only taste and purchase a wide range of cheeses and associated gourmet and deli products, but also allows the boutique cheese production to be viewed.

Valley Brewery Co & Brewery Café

Contact: Raewyn & Philip Olde-Olthof • Website: www.southcanterbury.org.nz/valleybrewery • Email: [email protected]

An important recent addition to the “Tastes of South Canterbury”, the Valley Brewery Co & Brewery Café offer much to visitors to the Geraldine area. Located on the Geraldine-Fairlie Highway (approx. 7 minutes drive from Geraldine), the Brewery Café is a hidden gem and well worth a stop en route to Tekapo or Aoraki Mount Cook. Surrounded by the beauty of Gapes Valley farmland and offering inside and outside dining, this popular attraction provides the opportunity to sample award winning hand-crafted beers brewed on site in a relaxing country environment.

Enjoy sampling a wide range of seasonal beers and learn about the origin, history and crafting of each one. Highlights include a traditional English Pale Ale “Valley Blue”, a nice Irish Red style “Muster”, a South German Heifeweizen “Valley Wheat”, The Kolsch style summer ale “Harvest”, an American style “Amber” and the warming winter “Porter”, with berry, chocolate and coffee notes.

The Brewery Café menu, designed to match with these unique beverages, is good honest, hearty fare, reasonably priced to suit the budgets of casual FIT travellers, tour groups or functions. Meals or tasting platters can be enjoyed whilst relaxing beside the Yunca log burner during cooler days, or in the outdoor area in warmer weather.

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From a family interest in homemade jams, preserves and Elderberry wine made in the farm kitchen of their Geraldine homestead, Barker’s of Geraldine has grown since the 1960’s to an expansive business serving both national and international consumer and trade markets.

Barker’s now produces more than 300 product lines tailored to meet the specifi c needs of their customers. Using largely local fruit products, Barker’s continues to win awards and lead the industry in the production of high quality and well-presented bakery fi llings, jams, toppings, yoghurt fruits, ice cream ripples, low-moisture fi llings, juice and drink concentrates, retail and food service preserves, sauces, condiments, chutneys and more.

The Barker’s store in Geraldine’s Four Peaks Plaza has long been a favourite stopping point for travellers, offering a wide range of products to sample, gift packs and an international orders service.

Barker’s of Geraldine

Contact: (Freephone Within NZ) 0508 227 537 or 03 693 9727 • Website: www.barkers.co.nz • Email: [email protected]

Opihi Vineyard Café

Contact: Allan or Jane Hunter • Website: www.opihi.co.nz • Email: [email protected] • Phone: (03) 614-8308

Built in 1882 and restored in 1999, historic Clifton Cottage is home to the Opihi Vineyard Café, nestled into magnifi cent South Canterbury countryside a few minutes drive from the aptly named Pleasant Point township, or from Geraldine via the Geraldine – Fairlie Highway.

Enjoy a coffee or glass of wine, or a more leisurely lunch followed by your choice of lawn games. Relax on the verandah, or stroll around the grounds to enjoy the park-like setting amongst mature trees, with vistas across the adjacent vineyard, rolling hill country and mountains beyond.

The regularly changing menu featuring fabulous local produce includes platters, soups and specialty breads, hearty main dishes and of course a range of decadent house made desserts. Why not try our Vintage High Tea. Select a wine to match from the fi ne range of Opihi wines, including award winning Pinot Noir, Rieslings, and Pinot Gris.

Open 11:00 am – 4:00 pm, Wednesday to Sunday. Catering for FIT visitors or group bookings, weddings, corporate retreats and private functions. Closed during July. 804 Opihi Road, Hanging Rock, Pleasant Point.


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Te Kiteroa Lodge - Point Bush Estate Vineyard & Winery

Contact: Gary & Ann Dennison • Website: www.pointbush.co.nz • Email: [email protected] • Phone: (03) 689 1088

Historic Te Kiteroa Lodge nestles at the foot of the Hunters Hills in Waimate. Built in 1913 as a sumptuous private residence, the lodge has a fascinating history and is well known for its tranquillity, proximity to native bush and panoramic coastal views. Te Kiteroa provides boutique, luxury accommodation and the lodge produces wine from its own vineyard, operating a cellar door with estate wine distributed under the Point Bush Estates brand.

The unique micro-climate of the location, being frost-free with light loam/clay soil and north-facing slopes, was a strong factor behind the decision to establish the 3-hectare vineyard and olive grove in 2004. Temperate coastal conditions allow the fruit characters of Premium Pinot Noir to fully develop during a protracted ripening season. The local terroir correspondingly suits Pinot Gris and whilst the Sauvignon Blanc production would be one of the most southern vineyards (almost latitude 45° South), it is picked as late as possible to ensure the fruity characters refl ect the long ripening and late autumn sun.

Our winery processes from the vineyard to the bottle or, as we say, from “paddock to palate”. Point Bush Estates produces around 1,000 cases per year, and makes wine under contract for other, smaller vineyards.


Stonebridge Function Centre

Contact: Carmel • Website: www.stonebridge.co.nz • Email: [email protected] • Phone: 03 693 7912

Set in several acres of rural, established landscaped gardens complete with miniature lake, Stonebridge Function Centre is ideal for any style of event, conference, exhibition, wedding, gala or expo.

Only two minutes drive from the centre of picturesque and historic Geraldine village, we offer modern facilities with

Visit our Cellar Door for wine tasting and bottle sales at 227 Point Bush Road, Waimate. Open daily 10:00 am – 5:00 pm.

e-technical capabilities and stunning external night lighting to highlight beautiful garden and lake views.

Contact us to discuss how our purpose-built reception centre can help you create a special event that will deliver lasting memories. Onsite self-contained boutique accommodation for couples or up to 6 guests.

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Conferences & Events in South Canterbury

South Canterbury has an active and continually growing events programme, well supported by locals and the business community.

The Caroline Bay Carnival, the longest running carnival of its type in New Zealand, has been a favourite with families from all over the country for over 100 years. Other major annual events include the Timaru Festival of Roses, the Geraldine Arts and Plants Festival, V8 and SuperTrucks Racing at Timaru International Raceway, the South Canterbury Hospice Food & Wine Festival and Waimate Strawberry Fare.

Details on many local South Canterbury events, from small special interest to large annual events, can be found at

www.southcanterbury.org.nz/EventsCalendar

Events Updates

Aoraki Development Business and Tourism produces weekly events email updates for trade, media, event organisers, local sporting and community groups and other Regional Tourism Organisations. Email [email protected]

if you would like to receive updates.

Conference and Event Planning

South Canterbury has diverse conference venues and facilities, with a wide range of accommodation capacity and exciting pre/post itinerary options. If you are organising a major event likely to attract signifi cant visitor numbers to South Canterbury, Aoraki Development Business and Tourism can assist with venue advice, referral to event organisers and itinerary planning for pre or post event travel. We can also assist with other regional promotion and event facilitation services including a central point of contact for accommodation bookings; information and booking services for local attractions and activities; and conference/incentive regional information packs including brochures, guides and maps. Marquee hire is also available for major events. Please email [email protected] for more information on these services.al

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Events Highlights• Timaru Festival of Roses November

www.festivalofroses.co.nz

• Geraldine Arts and Plants Festival Novemberwww.geraldineartsandplantsfestival.co.nz

• Caroline Bay Carnival December/Januarywww.carolinebay.org.nz

• Motor Sport Racing January/Marchwww.southcanterburycarclub.org.nz

• Waimate Strawberry Fare Decemberwww.waimate.org.nz/events

• South Canterbury Wine and Food Festival Februarywww.scwineandfoodfest.co.nz

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South Canterbury offers a range of accommodation options from budget through to special character and boutique product.

A central location, healthy economy and active events programme (including many large sporting events), means that South Canterbury accommodation providers are well versed in serving the needs of special interest groups, tours, business travellers and families.

The Timaru District has an approximate 2,000 bed accommodation capacity. Options, from central Timaru and throughout several smaller townships around South Canterbury, range from backpacker, holiday park, hotel or motel through to boutique B&B and luxury lodge accommodation.

Motel accommodation ranges from budget to four star and includes QualMark, Golden Chain, Host Accommodation

properties. Larger hotels/motels have licensed bar and restaurant facilities and can accommodate groups on a dinner, bed & breakfast basis. Where onsite meal services are not available, these are usually within close walking distance.

Character and B&B accommodation ranges from approximately $95 to $300 + per night. Lodges in the area often have links to guided hunting and fi shing experiences with operators experienced in serving international markets.

Standards of cleanliness and presentation are high throughout, hosts are friendly and well informed about the region and the warmth and friendliness of South Canterbury people is something your clients will remember for years to come.

A Place to Stay

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Itinerary IdeasDISCOVERSOUTH CANTERBURY

South Canterbury offers many wonderful boutique and character accommodation options.

Many local B&Bs are South Canterbury character landmarks, historic family homes, country homesteads or modern homes with purpose-built accommodation suites. Great views are often a memorable feature and many rural B&Bs or farmstays have farm animals for the children to get close to, feed or pet.

From moderately priced to a luxury treat, you’ll fi nd character accommodation providers all over the region. All are within close proximity to local activities and attractions, and even those situated in secluded, romantic settings are only a short drive away from the action when you are in the mood to explore.

Great hospitality and delicious food are at the heart of the character South Canterbury accommodation experience. Many hosts offer evening meal options and memorable breakfasts featuring the best local fare are nearly always on the menu. Rural farmstays offer a relaxed country getaway, while several B&Bs closer to town also offer comfort, tranquillity and a gracious environment where you can relax and refresh mind and soul.

Whatever your choice, each venue has its own unique, special features and warm, friendly hosts ready to welcome you.

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Staying at a Bed and Breakfast (B&B), lodge or farmstay is a great way to unwind and meet real “locals”. Visit www.southcanterbury.org.nz/accommodation to see the full range of options

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South Canterbury Bed & Breakfast, Lodge or Farmstay

TimaruTimaru, the urban hub of South

Canterbury offers a refreshing base for visitors

• Te Ana Ngai Tahu Maori Rock Art Centre and site tours

• Art Galleries• Cafés & Restaurants• Caroline Bay and its famous annual

Carnival• CBay Aquatic Centre• DB Brewery Tour• Coastal trails, forest walks & scenic

reserves• Mountain biking• Relaxed unhurried shopping• South Canterbury Museum• Timaru Botanic Gardens• Trevor Griffi ths Rose Garden• Early Settler Buildings• Edwardian and Victorian Architechture• Phar Lap• Farmers Market

Geraldine Pleasant PointPopular Geraldine is a charming

boutique village just 30 minutes drive

from Timaru and on the Inland Scenic

Route between Christchurch and

Aoraki Mount Cook. • Gourmet food including Talbot Forest

Cheese, the famous Barker’s of Geraldine fruit products and preserves and hand-made chocolates

• Relaxed shopping for quality New Zealand made clothing, merino

wear and souvenirs and locally made arts and crafts

• A fascinating mosaic re-creation of the medieval Bayeux tapestry

• Historic Geraldine Cinema• Vintage Car & Machinery Museum• Farmers Market • Riverside walkways and mountain bike

tracks • Talbot Forest, native forest offering

breathtaking views over plains and mountains

• Beautiful Peel Forest, for river adventures, horseriding, walking, mountain-biking and more

• Close proximity to several ski fi elds• Character accommodation including

B&B, Lodge and Farmstay

Offering visitors plenty of family

activities all year round, aptly named

Pleasant Point is just a 10 minute drive

from Timaru and well worth a visit.

• Pleasant Point Museum and Railway – fully operational steam locomotives and the world’s only Model T Ford Railcar

• Café stop at Legends Café to try the famous Denheath Custard Square

• Opihi Vineyard and Café in the restored historic Clifton Cottage

• Fishing, camping and golfi ng • Scenic drive over rolling South

Canterbury farmland with beautiful views towards the mountains

• Family friendly walking and biking tracks such as the Opihi River Track and dirt bike track in Pleasant Point.

Temuka Waimate The township of Temuka is a popular

holiday stop with its close proximity

to several rivers providing plenty of

opportunities for outdoor recreation.

• Iconic Temuka Pottery factory shop (in the 100% Homemade Café); the township of Temuka has been home to the famous Temuka Pottery since 1931

• Rivers with great sites for swimming and fi shing

• Temuka Domain and camping site • Walking and mountain-biking along

the Opihi river track • Richard William Pearse Memorial -

once home to pioneer aviator and inventor Richard Pearse, who locals know as the man who fl ew before the Wright Brothers early in 1903

• Try local fare at friendly cafés and restaurants.

Nestled at the foot of the rolling

Hunters Hills just thirty minutes south

of Timaru, Waimate is a classic South

Canterbury New Zealand rural town

and a popular gateway to the Waitaki

Lakes, spectacular Mackenzie basin

and one of the shortest driving routes

to Queenstown.

• An up-close encounter with tame wallabies at EnkleDoovery Korna

• Historic Edwardian and Victorian buildings and churches

• Great Cafés• A walk up to the historic White Horse

Monument • Speciality shops including vintage,

second hand and crafts • Waimate Farmers Market - Saturday

mornings • Fishing for quinnat salmon in the

renowned Waitaki river • A walk through native bush at nearby

Gunns or Kelceys Bush • A visit to the renowned Victoria Park

Gardens or Knottingley Park • Walking or mountain biking on one

of the many trails in and around Waimate

• Waimate Historical Museum • Main street bushman statue • A scenic drive to take in points of

historic interest • 4000 model vehicles at The Model

Garage • Waimate accommodation in a

boutique B&B or historic Victorian villa

• Point Bush Estate Winery • High country farm life, hiking and

hunting • Strawberry Fare, the December

celebration of the delicious locally grown strawberries.

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TimaruTe Ana Ngai Tahu Rock Art Centre, Rock Art Tours, Caroline Bay, colourful events (Caroline Bay Carnival, Timaru Festival of Roses, motorsport events), Phar Lap horse racing legend, Trevor Griffi ths Rose Gardens, fascinating settler history, museums & art galleries, character accommodation, coastal walkways, mountain bike trails, numerous golf courses, easy relaxed shopping.

Geraldine & Peel ForestHistoric village, boutique shopping, gourmet food, vintage car museum, B&Bs & character accommodation, outdoor adventure options & tours (horse-riding, walking, hiking, 4 x 4, kayaking, rafting), unique retro picture theatre, gateway to alpine & lakes areas, unique country store farmyard experience (NZ knitwear), Maori Rock Art Tours.

Temuka & WinchesterIconic Temuka Pottery, Home to Richard Pearse (reputed to have fl own before the Wright Brothers), great river areas, walking & mountain biking trails, hunting & fi shing, family fun & adventure, camping, boutique & historic accommodation, scenic golf courses.

Pleasant PointFamous steam train & museum, iconic Denheath Custard Squares, Opihi Vineyard & Café, hunting, fi shing, camping, golf, Maori Rock Art Tours.

WaimateStrawberry Fare Festival, wallabies, hunting & fi shing, character historic and B&B accommodation, Point Bush Winery, Edwardian heritage, antiques and collectables, native bush trails & mountain bike tracks, berry farms, golf.

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Talk to us about South Canterbury tour and itinerary ideas featuring both new and existing product. Itineraries can be tailored for both self drive and group tour options.

Home of Maori Rock ArtFeaturing the Te Ana Ngai Tahu Rock Art Centre and tours to visually stunning and memorable rock art sites around South Canterbury.

The Road to MesopotamiaTravel from the historic boutique village of Geraldine, through beautiful Peel Forest and further up the Rangitata Valley into some of New Zealand’s most isolated and historic sub-alpine high country farming areas. Activities and themes to enjoy and explore in the Rangitata Valley include:

• adventure activities: white water rafting, kayaking, horse-riding, mountain biking and guided walks through unique podocarp native forest

• historic high country farm: Mesopotamia Stationvisit one of New Zealand’s most isolated working high country farms. Tour group opportunities include mountain biking, walking or hiking, lunch stop, merino products, historic/farm talk from the owners

• Lord of the Rings Country: Stunning views of Middle Earth including where scenes from Edoras and Helms Deep were fi lmed. 4WD tours available.

• Te Kahui Kaupeka Conservation Park (Rangitata Valley Access) Walking, hiking and mountain biking. Guided options available.

Tastes of South CanterburyKnown as the “food bowl of New Zealand”, South Canterbury’s rich volcanic soil and natural waterways yield exceptional produce of many different varieties, from fruits and berries to dairy products, fi sh, meat and “functional” foods for a healthy body, mind and spirit. Enjoy the best local produce and gourmet experiences from the Timaru, Waimate and Mackenzie Districts. Enjoy the fl avours of South Canterbury and the colourful personalities behind them! FIT and guided options available.

Highlights of South Canterbury Group or self-drive itineraries featuring highlights of South Canterbury – elements that can be incorporated include scenic tours, cultural highlights, Geraldine boutique village, highlights of South Canterbury townships, arts or food & wine trails and farm or high country station visits. (See Regional Highlights and Don’t Miss)

Adventure GeraldineSouth Canterbury offers loads of adventure activities and experienced, qualifi ed guides who can tailor an adventure package to suit you, your family or your budget. From white-water rafting or kayaking, scenic fl ights, horse-riding, fi shing, hunting, mountain biking or golf, it’s all here…..without the crowds!

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• Te Kahui Kaupeka Conservation Park (Rangitata Valley kAccess) Walking, hiking and mountain biking. Guided options available.

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The tastes of South Canterbury capture the spirit of our region – enjoy the fl avours of this rich and fertile land and the colourful personalities behind them. Known for its patchwork plains, rolling hill country, braided rivers and spectacular mountain lakes, South Canterbury is often referred to as “the food bowl” of the South Island. Throughout the region, in towns and small rural communities, a new tradition of South Canterbury food and wine production is emerging… a taste all of our own that refl ects our fresh natural environment and our artisan food producers creating local fl avours with love.

Nourish your soul with fl uffy custard desserts, luscious berries and farm-made cream top yoghurt. Enjoy stunning South Canterbury views while you sip on award winning local wine, taste mountain-fresh salmon or deli delights. Scattered through the guide are cafes, restaurants, lodges and B&Bs where you can enjoy the ultimate taste of South Canterbury – local fl avours, well seasoned with a warm South Canterbury welcome.

From high country salmon to sun-baked fruit preserves, farmers markets to deli-cafes, exclusive B&Bs, fi ne dining restaurants and wines from the cellar door – when you explore the tastes of South Canterbury you’ll discover one consistent ingredient in so many different recipes and fl avours. Behind every producer lies an interesting story, with many local personalities as colourful and memorable as the tastes they produce with such love and passion. All offer a warm South Canterbury welcome to a food and wine experience we’re proud to share.

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Pre-school options include early childhood centres, play centres and kindergartens. Private childcare services include in-home services or nanny care. Schooling at the primary level is well catered for, with many to choose from in both Timaru city and the surrounding area. There are several secondary schools in the region, including both state and integrated (semi-private) options. Single-sex and co-educational schooling options are available.

International StudentsSouth Canterbury is a friendly and safe region that warmly welcomes international students. If you are an international student, parent or agent, contact Education South Canterbury for more information at

www.study.southcanterbury.org.nz

Experience the Real New Zealand … Choose to Study in South Canterbury!

From preschool and primary through to secondary or tertiary, South Canterbury offers an

excellent range of high quality education to cater for the needs of the very young to the young

at heart.

Choose to study in South Canterbury!

• high quality education

• a real ‘Kiwi’ experience

• a safe, clean and relaxing learning environment

• affordable living costs and tuition fees

• quality accommodation and pastoral care

• temperate climate


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1. We provide images free of charge by accredited media and the tourism industry for the promotion of South Canterbury as a destination.

2. Travel trade, accredited media, tourism operators and organisers of events being run in South Canterbury can use these images, in printed or online promotional material, if that material promotes South Canterbury as a destination.

3. Please use the image caption we supply with the image, including clearly identifying the destination as being from South Canterbury, or the city/township identifi ed in the caption. Please also credit the operator, company or photographer if identifi ed in the image caption we supply. Incorrect labelling and/or failure to correctly acknowledge one of our images as requested above is a breach of these Terms and Conditions.

4. Your use of these images is non-exclusive and non-transferable. We rely on the ongoing support of our local photographers to maintain our collection of these stunning South Canterbury images. Our photographers are proud of their work and we ask that you respect this by not passing on or using these images for any other purposes than those stated above, or in the information you provide to us with your request.

5. The images on this website are protected under copyright and New Zealand law. Unless otherwise stated, copyright, licensing rights and other intellectual property rights for the images, are owned or controlled by Aoraki Development, Business and Tourism.

6. These images may not be altered or modifi ed in any way.

Images of South Canterbury

As the offi cial Tourism and Economic Development agency for the Timaru District in South Canterbury, Aoraki Development Business and Tourism provides images for travel trade, travel and business media interested in promoting our region.

South Canterbury is full of fresh, vibrant and colourful images that will help you encourage visitors to our beautiful region!

Many local talented professional and amateur photographers generously provide us with images. We also receive great support from our many tourism and business partners, who keep us updated with high quality images of activities and attractions, venues, events, business operations and landscapes.

View and download for your use stunning South Canterbury images: https://www.fl ickr.com/photos/southcanterburynz/

Images for Accredited Media and Travel Trade

For accredited tourism and business media and genuine travel trade contacts, Aoraki Development Business and Tourism provides a selection of images free of charge for promotional purposes, at our discretion:

• Media

• Inbound tour operators/wholesalers

• Professional conference or event organisers

In many cases (and at our discretion), we can provide images free of charge. Please adhere to these Terms and Conditions:


Trade & Media Image Library

Images for Other Promotional Groups

Other images of South Canterbury may be provided on either a free or chargeable (refer to photographer) basis to other groups including: • businesses and other commercially focused organisations • other tourism operators • publishers (hotel/motel directories, business directories, books, postcards, posters, calendars, etc) • media (not directly promoting our region) • government and Local Government organisations

• educational institutions.

Image supply will depend on the requestor, intended purpose of the images and the rights we hold for each image. If we refer you to the photographer who created the image(s), they may charge you a fee for use and any commercial agreement made will be between yourself and the photographer.

For more images or information about our South Canterbury image library, please contact:

Katerina Tiscenko Tourism Manager on 03 687 2736 or Email [email protected]

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Aoraki Development Business & Tourism is the Economic Development Agency (EDA) and Regional

Tourism Organisation (RTO) for the Timaru District. We provide business support services throughout

South Canterbury.

Contact us for:• business support, training & mentoring

services

• specialised cluster support

• showcasing regional business & investment opportunities

• tourism promotion & Visitor Centres

• online, print and other promotional opportunities

• education promotion for overseas students

• South Canterbury Chamber of Commerce

• programmes such as Regional Business Partner funding, Straight to Work & The Young Enterprise Scheme.


Tourism EnquiriesPO Box 524, 2 George Street, Timaru 7940

Ph 03 687 9997 Fax 03 687 9992

Email [email protected]


Business EnquiriesPO Box 560, Cnr Stafford & Strathallan Sts, Timaru 7940

Ph 03 687 2682 Fax 03 688 9913



South Canterbury Chamber of CommercePO Box 560, Cnr Stafford & Strathallan Sts, Timaru 7940

Ph 03 687 2733 Fax 03 688 9913


www.scchamber.org.nz

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DISCOVERSOUTH CANTERBURY Contacts

Katerina TiscenkoTourism Manager

Aoraki Develoment Business & Tourismcnr Stafford & Strathallan StsPO Box 560Timaru 7940

Phone: +64 3 687 2736

Email: [email protected]


Timaru Visitor Centre

2 George Street, PO Box 524Timaru 7940

Phone: +64 3 687 9997Fax: +64 3 687 9992


Geraldine Visitor Centre

Four Peaks Plaza

Cnr Talbot and Cox StreetsGeraldine 7930

Phone: +64 3 693 1006Fax: +64 3 693 1008


Ask for a copy of the Offi cial Discover South Canterbury Visitor Guide and Café and Restaurant Guide or view them online at


trade ready guide 2013

Documents

te ana maori rock art

management of rock art

ancient maori rock art

iconic maori rock art

virtual rock art experience

examples of maori rock

guided rock art site

ngai tahu culture