Clothing/Shoes/Weather Gear: Always pack wollen gear when travelling in winter, can get VERY cold. although warmer in the afternoons. Expect frosts in the winter mornings. In summer a swimsuit is a good thing to have, especailly with all the RIvers and Beachs avaible to swin at. A good pair of walking shoes would also be of use. you can walk almost everywhere in Timaru, there is also a lot of day tramps in the region
Written May 4, 2003
Clothing/Shoes/Weather Gear: Always take warm gear, woolen sweeter, Gloves and hat in winter. In summer always have a sweeter JUST IN CASE, good pair of walking shoes, as you can walk most places within the hour. and there are a couple of good tramping trips within an hours drive away.
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Written May 4, 2003
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Roses, Beaches, Heritage and Carnival

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Where "The legendary PHAR LAP" WAS BORN

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