Ferry Road in Timaru District

Ferry Road in Timaru District is a gravelled minor road. It runs in a north-south direction starting from Peel Forest Road and crosses Scotsburn Road, Arowhenua Street and Bridge Street and ends at Geraldine Street. Ferry Road also exists in Waimakariri District and Waimate District.

Road Type
minor road
Route
north-south

Campsite

  • Clarkes Flat (tents allowed, caravans allowed) – approx. 6,5 km.
  • Peel Forest Campground (wheelchair accessible, tents allowed, caravans allowed). Peel Forest is a remnant of a magnificent podocarp forest that once covered this area. – approx. 6,9 km.
  • Orari Campsite. Camp within a remnant of podocarp forest. Explore the forest or the old bush tramway. – approx. 9,2 km.
  • Grumpy's Retreat Holiday Park (tents allowed, caravans allowed) – approx. 10,9 km.
  • Woodbury Domain & Hall – approx. 11,3 km.
  • Waihi Gorge Campsite (tents allowed, caravans allowed). Located on the banks of the Waihī River, this campsite is a popular spot surrounded by kahikatea, mataī and lowland tōtara forest. – approx. 12,2 km.

Car repair shops

  • North End Motors – approx. 16,0 km.

Fast food restaurants

  • The Crispy chicken (sushi) – approx. 16,0 km.

Restaurants

  • The Running Duck (outdoor seating) – approx. 16,0 km.
  • Royal India (Indian) – approx. 16,0 km.
  • Jacks Chinese Takeaway (Chinese, opening hours: Sun–Tue 16:30–20; Wed, Thu 11–14:30, 16:30–20; Fri, Sat 11–14:30, 16:30–20) – approx. 16,1 km.

Convenience stores

  • Peel Forest General Store – approx. 4,9 km.

Motel

  • ASURE Scenic Route Motor Lodge at Waihi Terrace 28 – approx. 15,8 km.

Bus stops

  • Geraldine Coach Stop – approx. 15,9 km.

Off-licences

  • Humdinger Gin Distillery at Talbot Street 2 (7930). Craft gin distillery that offer gin tastings, distillery tours, and bottle sales of their international award winning gins – approx. 16,0 km.

Hairdressers

  • The Hair Boutique – approx. 16,0 km.

Attraction

  • Big Tree – approx. 6,7 km.
  • Historic buildings – approx. 8,0 km.

Cafés

  • Oasis Tearooms – approx. 14,6 km.
  • Mundell's Cafe (outdoor seating) – approx. 15,9 km.

Chalet

  • Kotare Bed and Breakfast at 161 Downs Road, Geraldine, Canterbury, NZ – approx. 15,9 km.

Museum

  • Geraldine Military Musuem (opening hours: Mon–Sun 9:30–16, fee required, web) – approx. 16,0 km.

Clothing shops

  • Rosie's Recycled Clothing Shop – approx. 16,0 km.

Beauty salons

  • ilu Day Spa – approx. 16,1 km.