Timaru can be described as a port city located in southern Canterbury area of ‘New Zealand’; at the distance of 160 Km on the southern side of Christchurch and around 200 Km on the northern side of ‘Dunedin’ along South Island’s eastern Pacific coast.
Average maximum temperature comes out to be 16 degree Celsius; whereas minimum temperature has been reported to be 6.5 degree Celsius. Annual precipitation is 573 mm.
Timaru is amongst the main cargo ports with respect to South Island; with several light-manufacturing plants linked with import and export trade. Most of these producers have been concerned with distributing, packing, and processing of dairy, meat, and other agricultural products. Timaru enjoys the pride of being the 2nd biggest fishing port all over New Zealand.
Timaru stands on SH1, i.e. State Highway One, which is a major road route; towards South Island’s eastern coast.
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