Phoenix Motels Temuka

14/10/2026

Here's some good news for a rainy Thursday, 17 days until racing returns to Levels Raceway! Block the weekend out so you and the kids can get down for a great couple days of racing.

14/10/2026

🤠ORDER OF EVENTS🤠
2026 Temuka Transport Wi******er Rodeo - Saturday 24 October 2026 - 8.30am start. Countdown is on! 🙌

13/10/2026

09/10/2026

03/10/2026

🚂We are open today!🚂

Come out to Pleasant Point and ride behind our 1878 steam locomotive D16.

The fire is lit, the steam train will be ready for 11 o’clock.

We are open today from 11 o’clock to 3 o’clock.
Adult $16,
Children $8,
Family $45,
Under 3 free,

Lots to do at Pleasant Point Railway, ride the train and Land Rover, vintage movies, vintage printing presses, and local national history as well as our world famous model Railway.

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01/10/2026

Welcome to all the South Island Masters Games participants! 👋

The South Island Masters Games are celebrating their 25th anniversary, running from 2–11 October in Timaru.

Check out the sports schedules at simasters.com and plan where to watch and cheer on the competitors 🥇

Good luck to all participants and enjoy your time in Timaru!

01/10/2026

Celebrate Phar Lap's Centennial in The Exchange - Heart of Timaru's C*D!

Join us as we celebrate 100 years of Phar Lap, South Canterbury's most famous racing legend, with a weekend of heritage, colour, community and racing.

What's On?

🚗 Phar Lap Centennial Jockey Cruise
Friday 2 October | 4:30pm-5:00pm
Watch vintage convertibles and participants dressed in colourful racing silks cruise through Stafford Street in the heart of Timaru.

🎬 Special Screening: Phar Lap (1983)
Saturday 3 October | 5:40pm
Enjoy a special screening of the iconic Phar Lap biopic starring Tom Burlinson at Movie Max Digital Cinemas.

🐴 Phar Lap Horse Hunt
Find the horses hidden throughout The Exchange and be in to win! Entry forms are available from KidStuff Timaru and Hobby Lords Timaru. For more information visit our events page on Facebook.

🪟 Phar Lap Window Displays
Explore special Phar Lap-themed window displays created by businesses throughout The Exchange.

🛍️ Shop, Dine & Explore
Enjoy great shopping, cafés and local hospitality while discovering all the centennial activities across the C*D.

🏇 Phar Lap Centennial Feature Race Meeting
Sunday 4 October
Continue the celebrations at the feature race meeting, with free buses running from the C*D to the racecourse.

Bring the family, explore the C*D, and help us celebrate the remarkable legacy of Phar Lap with a weekend of racing heritage, community spirit and local pride.

📍 The Exchange - Heart of Timaru's C*D

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South Canterbury Racing Club - Inc We Love Timaru