Geraldine/Timaru/Central South Island

South Canterbury is a very special part of New Zealand. The Christchurch New Zealand i-SITE will help you find accommodation, transport and attractions in the area, with their vast local knowledge and itinerary suggestions.

What should you know about this area?

From Peel Forest to Pleasant Point and Timaru, this is a land of outdoor recreation and local food & wine delights.

South Canterbury Food & Wine Trail

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More Information

Visit our blog where you can read about local experiences, including a Christchurch to Timaru cycling adventure.

You can find more information on South Canterbury, including local history and the range of services available.

CLIMATE

Low annual rainfall, warm summers and crisp, frosty winters
Summer (Dec-Feb), moderate, 15 - 25 degrees C

Winter (Jun-Aug), mild, 9 - 14 degrees C

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Just two hours' drive from Christchurch, 2.5 hours from Dunedin or a direct flight from Wellington, you’ll find the Central South Island easy to reach but hard to leave!

Whats On

The Central South Island hosts a great range of events, from October's South Island Masters Games and November's Festival of Roses, to the 100th Caroline Bay Carnival (starts Boxing Day).