![Two hours south of Christchurch on Highway 1 - Temuka Two hours south of Christchurch on Highway 1 - Temuka](/sites/default/files/styles/gallery/public/P1170006.jpg?itok=0WUnxBdq)
Two hours south of Christchurch on Highway 1 - Temuka
![Established as a settlement in the 1860's - Temuka was originally called Wallingford Established as a settlement in the 1860's - Temuka was originally called Wallingford](/sites/default/files/styles/gallery/public/P1170001.jpg?itok=oEj3apyp)
Established as a settlement in the 1860's - Temuka was originally called Wallingford
![The Temuka Domain is an oasis for locals The Temuka Domain is an oasis for locals](/sites/default/files/styles/gallery/public/P1170022.jpg?itok=req6oowS)
The Temuka Domain is an oasis for locals
![Blue Cod bar meal at The Jolly Potter - recommended Blue Cod bar meal at The Jolly Potter - recommended](/sites/default/files/styles/gallery/public/P1170005.jpg?itok=HJeX3G8j)
Blue Cod bar meal at The Jolly Potter - recommended
The Phoenix is the place to stay, definitely, book via phoenixmotels.co.nz
![Temuka Golf Club - be warned, the locals seldom lose Temuka Golf Club - be warned, the locals seldom lose](/sites/default/files/styles/gallery/public/P1170019.jpg?itok=czYJgrlm)
Temuka Golf Club - be warned, the locals seldom lose
![And of course New Zealand Insulators in Thomas Street And of course New Zealand Insulators in Thomas Street](/sites/default/files/styles/gallery/public/ThomasSt2.jpg?itok=Q4RLI7AF)
And of course New Zealand Insulators in Thomas Street
![Pioneer aviator Richard Pearse was a local (Waitohi) boy Pioneer aviator Richard Pearse was a local (Waitohi) boy](/sites/default/files/styles/gallery/public/P1170002.jpg?itok=E9fBX3UV)
Pioneer aviator Richard Pearse was a local (Waitohi) boy
![As was Phar Lap As was Phar Lap](/sites/default/files/styles/gallery/public/Phar%20Lap.jpg?itok=dVvqmXhX)
As was Phar Lap
![Where once there were sheep Where once there were sheep](/sites/default/files/styles/gallery/public/P1170015.jpg?itok=_aO2FqEo)
Where once there were sheep
![Clandeboye Dairy Factory Clandeboye Dairy Factory](/sites/default/files/styles/gallery/public/P1170009.jpg?itok=ww9xFRoP)
Clandeboye Dairy Factory
![Volunteers at McKinnon's Creek Hatchery release 80,000 salmon into the Rangitata each winter Volunteers at McKinnon's Creek Hatchery release 80,000 salmon into the Rangitata each winter](/sites/default/files/styles/gallery/public/Salmon2.jpg?itok=nvVok_Dz)
Volunteers at McKinnon's Creek Hatchery release 80,000 salmon into the Rangitata each winter
![Milford Huts at the Opihi River mouth, this one sold between $60-70k, with long drop Milford Huts at the Opihi River mouth, this one sold between $60-70k, with long drop](/sites/default/files/styles/gallery/public/P1170013.jpg?itok=knqrP8Fg)
Milford Huts at the Opihi River mouth, this one sold between $60-70k, with long drop
![5km further south to Timaru (population 27,000) 5km further south to Timaru (population 27,000)](/sites/default/files/styles/gallery/public/P1170027.jpg?itok=2tLnTdrJ)
5km further south to Timaru (population 27,000)
![And the beautiful Caroline Bay And the beautiful Caroline Bay](/sites/default/files/styles/gallery/public/P1170026.jpg?itok=pY7gwDzB)
And the beautiful Caroline Bay
![Whoever designed this city/beach interface knows their stuff Whoever designed this city/beach interface knows their stuff](/sites/default/files/styles/gallery/public/P1170028.jpg?itok=Dsbjy-rl)
Whoever designed this city/beach interface knows their stuff
![Taniwha Cave at Timaru's Te Ana Rock Art Centre Taniwha Cave at Timaru's Te Ana Rock Art Centre](/sites/default/files/styles/gallery/public/Kids%20in%20taniwha%20cave.jpg?itok=JTQH03jU)
Taniwha Cave at Timaru's Te Ana Rock Art Centre
![Built in 1905, historic Holme Station Homestead can be hired for meetings/conferences Built in 1905, historic Holme Station Homestead can be hired for meetings/conferences](/sites/default/files/styles/gallery/public/P2280460.jpg?itok=m8ClVhc1)
Built in 1905, historic Holme Station Homestead can be hired for meetings/conferences
![Peel Forest - tramping, rafting, horse treks, salmon fishing, canoeing, fishing, tandem bikes Peel Forest - tramping, rafting, horse treks, salmon fishing, canoeing, fishing, tandem bikes](/sites/default/files/styles/gallery/public/P2020003.jpg?itok=7o5CPC-j)
Peel Forest - tramping, rafting, horse treks, salmon fishing, canoeing, fishing, tandem bikes
![Geraldine has become something of a foodies destination Geraldine has become something of a foodies destination](/sites/default/files/styles/gallery/public/P2020001.jpg?itok=4fqfuDA8)
Geraldine has become something of a foodies destination
![With a drive-through post box, and (thankfully) no drive-through fast food outlets With a drive-through post box, and (thankfully) no drive-through fast food outlets](/sites/default/files/styles/gallery/public/P2020006.jpg?itok=l0ledxpc)
With a drive-through post box, and (thankfully) no drive-through fast food outlets
![Lake Tekapo from Mount St John Lake Tekapo from Mount St John](/sites/default/files/styles/gallery/public/laketekapo.jpg?itok=xFL1uus-)
Lake Tekapo from Mount St John
![Ice-fed Tekapo is one hour inland Ice-fed Tekapo is one hour inland](/sites/default/files/styles/gallery/public/LakeTekapo2.jpg?itok=7G7aa6TN)
Ice-fed Tekapo is one hour inland
![South Canterbury - low rainfall, river terraces, stands of mature exotic trees South Canterbury - low rainfall, river terraces, stands of mature exotic trees](/sites/default/files/styles/gallery/public/P1240036.jpg?itok=HokzY40y)
South Canterbury - low rainfall, river terraces, stands of mature exotic trees
![And extended summer twilights And extended summer twilights](/sites/default/files/styles/gallery/public/Twilight.jpg?itok=wSveoTd6)
And extended summer twilights