(These are all genuine photos taken within South Canterbury)
With its close proximity to lakes, mountains, forests, rivers and the sea, South Canterbury affords superior lifestyle and recreation opportunities. Rock climbing, hiking, bush walks, kayaking, boating, river rafting, mountain biking, four-wheeling, golfing and more are all available. There are also at least four ski fields within 1-2 hours drive of the district’s main centre, Timaru.
South Canterbury has long been viewed as a friendly, safe place to raise a family. The district has excellent primary and secondary schools and a local polytechnic. Timaru boasts the added advantage of being only two hours drive from the university cities of Dunedin and Christchurch, which also has an international airport.
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What's on Offer
The following links provide an overview of the South Canterbury district:
Central South Island Tourism: www.southisland.org.nz
Aoraki Development Trust: www.southcanterbury.org.nz
Timaru District Council: www.timaru.govt.nz
Mackenzie District: www.mtcooknz.com
Waimate District: www.waimatedc.govt.nz
Cost of Living Information
In general, the cost of living in a provincial centre is less than in an urban area like Auckland, Wellington or Christchurch. The following information is updated quarterly (last update October 2008), and is intended to give an indication of the prices of typical items.
> Median house sales price for South Canterbury was $243,570.
> Rental prices range from $180-$450 per week for 2-4 bedroom flats and houses.
> Unleaded 91/95 octane petrol is $1.95-$2.05 per litre.
> Electricity is $0.07 - $0.20 per kilowatt.
> 2-litre milk is $3.50.
> A loaf of bread is $3.45.
> Eggs are $2.50 per dozen.
> Premium beef mince is $11.95/kilogram.
> Boneless skinless chicken breast is $18.95/kilogram.
> A cappuccino is $4.00.
> Two fish and a scoop of chips is $7.50.