New Zealand - Timaru - Caroline Bay - 2000’s - Photo Postcard Format #t5005 Timaru - A port town in the southern Canterbury region - Located 157 kilometres southwest of Christchurch - Caroline Bay beach is a popular recreational area - Timaru has been built on rolling hills created from the lava flows of the extinct Mt Horrible volcano Reference: Wikipedia Caroline Bay, Timaru - Caroline Bay is the most popular outdoor events centre in South Canterbury as well as being a very popular recreation area. - There is a destination sized children's playground, two free barbeques, outdoor gym equipment, large open spaces and plenty of infrastructure to support its various uses. There are also beach volleyball courts, mini golf, tennis courts, skate park and a small train offering rides. The various walks are enjoyed on a daily basis by many people and are also used for events such as triathlons - We are also lucky enough to have the Trevor Griffiths Rose Gardens with the roses flowering from November until July. Timaru has a fine collection of Old Roses. These are a style of rose that is bred to have a shorter flatter flower, rather than the taller tapering flower of Modern Roses. This is largely as a result of the legacy of the late Trevor Griffiths, a local rosarian, who specialised in growing and writing about old roses. - Public artworks such as sculptures and a mural, along with items of historical significance make a visit to Caroline Bay a culture and educational experience. Ample carparking and indoor venues complement the outdoor venues to cater for many events. - Caroline Bay also contributes to the landscape by giving world class views over its green area and across the sea to the distant mountains which are often snow covered in winter. Publish Date: 28 Mar 2014 (source - https://www.timaru.govt.nz/community/recreation/parks-and-sports-facilities/popular-parks/caroline-bay)