Welcome to South Canterbury
You’ve arrived at the right place.
This snapshot of our diverse and thriving region provides essential tools for visitors, business, locals and new residents including events and study choices.
Accommodation
You’ll always feel at home here. Book hotels, motels, retreats, backpackers and holiday parks.
Live/Work/Study
Tools and information for locals, new residents and business - Employment, Health & Wellbeing, Study
Business
Do better business in South Canterbury. Essential resources and information. The South Canterbury Chamber of Commerce is the voice of business, here to help new and existing businesses succeed.
Anchored in the central South Island of New Zealand, the landscape of South Canterbury is as varied and diverse as it’s people. From the gentle surf of Caroline Bay to the peak of New Zealand’s highest mountain Aoraki Mount Cook, South Canterbury and the three districts of Timaru, Mackenzie and Waimate that make up this special part of the world offer unrivalled opportunity and lifestyle choices.
Our Towns
From the warm sandy beaches, rolling hinterland and splendor of high-country mountains with clear starry nights, the towns of South Canterbury are as diverse as the landscape. Discover welcoming communities, leisure and unequalled business opportunities in which to thrive and create life-long memories.
Featured Events
So much to see and do here. Find out What's On or add your own South Canterbury event.
Discover Business
With a sound economy and healthy growth, South Canterbury is home to local, national and global businesses across an extensive range of industry sectors. Got a business query? The South Canterbury Chamber of Commerce is here for you.
Street Food Kitchen
Landing Service Building, 2 George Street, Timaru
Temuka Pottery Shop
57 Vine Street, Temuka
The Geraldine Cheese Co
76 Talbot Street, Geraldine
The Greedy Cow
16 Rapuwai Lane, Lake Tekapo
The Grosvenor
26 Cains Terrace, Timaru
Timaru District Council
2 George Street, Timaru
Timaru Engravers & Giftware
56 Stafford Street, Timaru
Timaru Occupational Health Services Limited
128 Hilton Highway Washdyke, Timaru