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Timaru is a
town located on the South Island of New Zealand. Timaru is in
the region of Canterbury and is also one of the main port cities
in south Canterbury. The area has a population of over forty
thousand. Till now it is a discussion to know from where the
name Timaru derives, some think that it is from maori Te Maru
which means “place of shelter”. Others believe that it is a
combination coming from “ti” which is a cabbage tree and maru
which mean “shady”. Caroline Bay is of one of the popular beach
of Timaru. Caroline Bay is very close to the centre of the city
and easily accessible. Timaru has been founded on hills which
have been created from the lava of an extinct volcano Mt
Horrible. The bluestone which is its volcanic rock is used for
building construction. Timaru has also an airport where usually
domestic flights are done, mostly to Wellington. Strafford
Street is one of the main shopping streets in the town. Timaru
is a fabulous place to visit with a lot of attractions as the
south Canterbury museum, the art gallery, the DB mainland
brewery and do not miss to visit the Trevor Griffiths rose
garden. |
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