Peel Forest gives access to the mighty Rangitata River. The Rangitata is host to Salmon, and further up the river Trout can be found. The Rangitata River is also home to Rangitata rafts, which offers the keen rafter rapids of up to grade five in all climatic conditions. After a day out in the wide-open spaces of South Canterbury, accommodation can be found in Timaru. Dining overlooking Caroline Bay is the ideal way to complete the day.
Caroline bay offers spectacular views of the sea and mountain ranges.
Carrying on through Caroline Bay towards the Port area it is possible to charter a yacht by arrangement. Viewing Caroline Bay, dolphins and marine wildlife by Yacht is truly amazing. Until recently The Timaru Harbour was the largest man-made harbour in the Southern Hemisphere. The construction of the harbour is very fascinating and questions regarding this should be directed to the Landing Services Building, which is the last surviving one in the Southern Hemisphere. Again complete the day by dining in the vicinity of Caroline Bay, and sampling some of the regions fine Salmon.