| Timaru owes its existence to the shelter provided by reefs of solidified lava (bluestone) from an extinct volcano beyond the town, named Mt Horrible. Early Maori canoeing down the coast named Te Maru, 'The Shelter'. Timaru boasts many points of interest, including one of the largest man-made harbours in the world; the last remaining landing service building in the southern hemisphere; the famous and very safe beach of Caroline Bay, beautiful churches, gardens and parks, Edwardian architecture, theatre, art gallery and Museum. |
| From the beginning Timaru District has been a place of shelter with a temperate climate and soil conditions to suit all types of gardening. Protected from harsh winters and extreme summers at a latitude of around 45 degrees south, the region is an ideal locality for the successful growing of almost everything. An abundance of herbaceous plants, woodland specimens, and all varieties of alpine plants and a profusion of bulbs all thrive happily together. Even some Mediterranean, Australian and South African species flourish in the favourable environment. Roses in particular are characteristic of the area and Timaru well deserves its identification as ‘A City of Roses’. Take time to appreciate the creativity of our forefathers and the artistry of some of the district’s many garden lovers. |
| Midland Contracting staff are one of only a few that are lucky enough to work day to day in many of the beautiful Parks & Reserves that Timaru possesses. |
| Timaru Links | Google Map |
| Timaru District Council | |
| Timaru Wiki | |
| The Timaru Herald | |
| Timaru Webcam | |
| Timaru Bus Timetable | |
| Gardenz Of Eden Landscape Design |