Activities & Nearby Tourist Attractions

Things to do

Fishing (sea and river), track walks and horse riding. Rare Maori rock art. DB Brewery tours. Easy walks and cycle paths through the scenic reserve or to the beach, close to camp.

Walking distance

Hotel, TAB, bus stop, beaches, river, cycle paths, wetland area for birdlife, restaurant, service station, mountain bike trails, and cycle jump/stunt park.

2-minute drive to:

Indoor pool, hospital, botanical gardens.

3-minute drive to:

Timaru city shopping centre, movie theatres, cafes and restaurants.

5-minute drive to:

Caroline Bay with its board walks and striking piazza overlooking the bay as well as a great selection of restaurants. Take a look at the bustling port where you can drive close to the boats and also do some fishing.  There is a selection of 3 golf courses, an outdoor heated pool with a diving pool & slide, children's indoor play area and Patiti Point surfing beach.  Visit the famous Aigantighe Art Gallery (pronounced “egg and tie”) or visit the museum, Rose garden, Sunday market and skate park at the bay. Visit Te Ana the only museum dedicated to the rare Maori rock art in our region.

Local Interests Nearby

• Skiing at Fox Peak, Dobson and Roundhill ski fields
• At Pleasant Point you can ride the world’s only Ford Model T Railcar, admire the restored steam railway relics in the Museum and Railway  
• Sample wine at Opihi Vineyard, marvel at Raincliff Reserve’s limestone Maori rock art.
  
• Drive to Inland via Upper Waitohi to see the memorial of unsung aviation pioneer Richard Pearse
• Blue penguin colonies (Oamaru and Moeraki)
• Waimate Wallaby Park- feed tame wallabies.